Academic Pathology Volume 7

Academic Pathology, the official open-access journal of the Association of Pathology Chairs, is dedicated to showcasing advancements in education, practice, and management within academic departments of pathology and laboratory medicine. The journal aims to promote ideas and initiatives with the potential to significantly impact medicine, medical research, and the delivery of care.

The scope of Academic Pathology encompasses a wide range of topics that contribute to improving patient care. These include areas such as clinical informatics, genomic testing and data management, lab automation, electronic health record integration, and annotated biorepositories. The journal also explores best practices in inter-professional clinical partnerships, innovative approaches to medical education and program evaluation in pathology, models for training academic pathologists, career development in academia, and administrative and organizational models that support the discipline. Additionally, Academic Pathology highlights leadership development in academic medical centers, health systems, and other relevant contexts.

The journal encourages contributions from authors worldwide and seeks to engage a diverse audience beyond the field of academic pathology. Healthcare providers, educators, researchers, and policy-makers are among the intended readership of Academic Pathology. The journal publishes original research, reviews, brief reports, and educational cases, with a rigorous peer-review process to ensure relevance and high-quality content.

Through its open-access model, Academic Pathology ensures that valuable research and insights are freely accessible to the global community. By providing a platform for dissemination and discussion, the journal aims to foster collaboration, spark innovation, and drive advancements in the field of pathology, ultimately benefiting patients and healthcare systems as a whole.

Volume 7: January–December 2020