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Stephen Norman, MD, introduces himself as a “semi-retired.” Truth be told, this is Dr. Norman’s third act. He currently crisscrosses the State of Louisiana in his electric truck, serving as the CLIA Director for three labs.
Here, Dr. Stephen Norman discusses how his family — two previous generations of pathologists¬ — influenced his career as well as the impact his solo autopsy practice has had on the grieving families of incarcerated inmates seeking answers and justice.*
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Dr. Jackson’s mother, Ann Long Jackson, MD, graduated from Tulane Medical School in 1956, went on to establish a solo pathology practice in Louisiana, and opened laboratories at St. Joseph Hospital in 1962 and at Thibodaux General, where she worked until her retirement in 2006. Dr. Ann Jackson was a pioneer for women in medicine, a practicing pathologist at a time when less than 6 percent of incoming medical students were women, according to the American Association of Medica...

David Afework, MD, is a second-year pathology resident at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and recently completed a forensic pathology rotation at the Clackamas County Medical Examiner Office in north central Oregon through an ASCP/NIJ grant.
In addition to his intense clinical training, Dr. Afework’s “Forensic Pathology 101” video series has attracted tens of thousands of social media followers. He is dedicated to educating the public and aspiring pathologists about forensic patholo...

Saswati Das, MD, FASCP, became deeply curious about how extreme environments, like space, affect human physiology. Her extensive training—at the International Space University and specialized programs at ESA and NASA—provided a gateway into the field of astropathology.

Here, Dr. Das discusses the intersection of pathology and space medicine, shares insights from engaging in international space health collaborations, and her vision for impacting the future of health on Earth.

For Kurt Schaberg, MD, his teaching philosophy is grounded by a generosity of spirit. From his first lectures after residency to his presentation as the Michelle Raible Lecturer at the ASCP Annual Meeting in 2024, to his work today at the University of California, Davis, Dr. Schaberg is committed to delivering tangible, digestible takeaways for pathology residents preparing for board exams.
Here Dr. Schaberg discusses list learning, effortful study, and study strategies for residency, the boa...

David Afework, MD, is a second-year pathology resident at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and recently completed a forensic pathology rotation at the Clackamas County Medical Examiner Office in north central Oregon through an ASCP/NIJ grant.

In addition to his intense clinical training, Dr. Afework’s “Forensic Pathology 101” video series has attracted tens of thousands of social media followers. He is dedicated to educating the public and aspiring pathologists about forensic patholo...

Parent Coordinators occupied a critical “front line” space in their school communities during remote learning and the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the first research study conducted to gather their experiences and insight into their practices and challenges during that time.

On June 7, 2023, the New York City Public Schools' (NYCPS) Office of Teacher Recruitment and Quality (TRQ) hosted a special live virtual event. The conference gathered national, systems, district, school and classroom education stakeholders to explore the possibilities of the future of teacher recruitment and retention, including conversations on diversifying the teaching force. It also showcased TRQ initiatives and programs, highlighting successes and approaches to ongoing challenges to teac...

Audio spot for NYC Public Schools' annual Big Apple Awards, recognizing excellence in teaching. Aired on paid and owned media channels, 2017-2018 school year.

Joshua, an alumnus of the NYC Teaching Collaborative pathway program, shares his experiences preparing and leading an NYC public schools' classroom.

Seon Britton - of the NYC Public Schools Teacher Recruitment team - shares the importance and positive impact of the Village Pathways Programs' on teacher recruitment in New York City.

Jessica, an aspiring teacher, shares job search tips and her experiences at a NYC Public Schools Teacher Recruitment job fair. Spring/ Summer 2017.

Chancellor Fariña talks about the important qualities needed to become a NYC public school teacher and encourages interested individuals to apply.

Who was the teacher who changed your life? Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8-12, 2017) is an opportunity to highlight stories of teachers who are making a positive difference in the lives of NYC children, families and communities. Today, and every day, we thank our more than 75,000 teachers for their work to create Equity and Excellence for All our students, and putting them on the path to their dreams.

Nominate a teacher for the Big Apple Awards! #ThankATeacherNYC