Starting a New Pathology Job: Do This, Not That During Your First Year

You are trained and ready to focus on your mission as a pathologist: to provide accurate and timely diagnosis for your patients. But now comes one of your greatest challenges: transitioning from trainee to new-in-practice pathologist. Join this Twitter chat to discuss how to navigate the complexities of that first year on the job—from nailing bread-and-butter diagnostics to making a good first impression that will set you up for success throughout your career.

• Host: Dr. Ziad El-Zaatari, Member, Digital Content Committee (DCC), tweeting from CAP Twitter handle (@Pathologists)
• Guests: Dr. Nicole Riddle (@NRiddleMD); Dr. Josh Hanson (@JHansonPathMD)

1. How can I prepare before starting work?
2. What should I be prepared to do on first day?
3. As a new in practice pathologist, how can I best prove myself to my new colleagues?
4. I’m a resident/fellow--what can I do in training to prepare myself for practice?
5. How can I find supportive colleagues?
6. How can I find the right setting for my interests and strongest skill sets?

• Setting the New-in-Practice Pathologist Up For Success: A Primer for the First Year on the Job
• What You Should (And Shouldn’t Do) When Starting Your New Pathology Job
• Career Resources for the New-in-Practice Pathologist

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