In this episode of Inside the Lab, Melissa Upton and Kim Sanford reflect on their careers and discuss the role of women trailblazers in the laboratory.
Accreditation Statement
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
The ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 CMLE credit. This activity meets CMP and state re-licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.
For questions regarding CME credit, please contact ASCP Customer Service at 1-800-267-2727, during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time.
Method of Participation
To complete the activity and receive credit, the participant must complete the online activity. CME certificates will be provided online.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
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Describe the current state of women’s representation in leadership positions of pathology
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Recognize “soft skills” women bring to the lab and explain how this labor goes undervalued; and
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Identify vital contributions women make to the pathology that are not factored into career advancement.
Faculty
Kimberly Sanford, MD, FASCP
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Melissa P. Upton, MD
Department of Pathology, University of Washington
Seattle, WA