Academic Pathology: Volume 8

Academic Pathology stands as the official open-access journal representing the Association of Pathology Chairs, aiming to amplify innovations in education, practice, and management emerging from academic departments of pathology and laboratory medicine. The journal seeks to feature works that have the potential to significantly impact medicine, medical research, and the delivery of healthcare.

Addressing a broad array of topics, Academic Pathology delves into methodologies for enhancing patient care, including clinical informatics, genomic testing, data management, lab automation, electronic health record integration, and annotated biorepositories. The journal also explores best practices in inter-professional clinical partnerships, pioneering pedagogical approaches to medical education, and the evaluation of educational programs within the field of pathology.

In addition, Academic Pathology examines models aimed at training academic pathologists and fostering career development in academic settings. It provides insights into administrative and organizational frameworks that support the discipline and offers resources for leadership development within academic medical centers, health systems, and other pertinent venues.

The intended audience and contributors to Academic Pathology are international in scope, extending beyond the realm of academic pathology to encompass healthcare providers, educators, researchers, and policymakers. By embracing diverse perspectives, the journal fosters a comprehensive understanding of pathology’s significance within the broader context of healthcare and medical advancement.

The publication features a range of article types, including original research, reviews, brief reports, and educational cases, each subject to rigorous peer-review to ensure their relevance and quality. As an open-access journal, Academic Pathology endeavors to facilitate the wide dissemination of knowledge, empowering professionals to shape the future of pathology and make lasting contributions to the improvement of patient care and medical knowledge.

Volume 8: January–December 2021