This session from the 2023 Annual Meeting is presented by La’Tonzia Adams, MD, MS, FASCP from VA Portland Health Care System. Dr. Adams highlights the achievements of key Black pathologists in American history, such as Dr. William Augustus Hinton, Dr. Jane Hinton, Dr. Ruth Marguerite Easterling, Dr. Julian Herman Lewis, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller, and Dr. Charles Richard Drew. She then highlights the achievements of notable Black laboratory scientists in history and into the present, such as Harold Amos, Dr. Lizzie J. Harrell, Vivien T. Thomas, L.L.D., Dana Powell Baker, MBA, MS, MLS, (ASCP)CM, Tiffany Channer, MPH, MLS(ASCP) CM, Tywauna Wilson, MBA, MLS (ASCP)CM, and Dr. Vivian Pinn.
Topics covered include:
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Demographics or active physicians
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A brief history of pathology
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Highlights from the careers of 7 inspirational Black physicians from the past
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Demographics or active medical laboratory scientists
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Historical beginnings informed by contextual events
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Highlights from the careers of 7 inspirational Black medical laboratory scientists, both past and current
Learning objectives:
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To increase awareness of achievements of Black laboratory pathologists
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To emphasize the importance of diversity in the scientific community
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To motivate aspiring laboratory professionals and pathologists, particularly those from under-represented backgrounds
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To stimulate discussion regarding the importance of diversity, inclusion, and representation in laboratory professions
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To highlight that excellence knows no boundaries
Faculty:
La’Tonzia Adams, MD, MS, FASCP
Staff Pathologist Director, Microbiology/Molecular Biology; Chemistry; Support Services Pathology Residency Program Co-Director VA Portland Health Care System
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 0.75 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 0.75 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 view the recording. CME certificates will be provided online.