Mentorship and Outreach to Support Pathology Workforce Pathways
in Underrepresented Communities are Among its Goals
CHICAGO, May 23, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Society of Black Pathologists has changed
its name to the Society of Black Pathology (SBP) to reflect the
organization's range of members, which includes pathologists,
pathology trainees, pathology assistants, laboratory professionals,
and students.
"Together, we hope to continue the
collaborative work of addressing barriers related to diversity and
inclusion in our beloved field of pathology and laboratory
medicine," says Dana Powell Baker,
EdD, MBA, MS, MLS (ASCP) CM, President of the Society.
"Together, we hope to continue the collaborative work of
addressing barriers related to diversity and inclusion in our
beloved field of pathology and laboratory medicine," says
Dana Powell Baker, EdD, MBA, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, President of the
Society, who made the announcement during the recent National
Laboratory Professionals Week.
"This Society joins other professional organizations in
recognizing the notable contributions of pathology and laboratory
professionals in our efforts to save lives every day," she
adds.
In addition to the name change, more exciting opportunities are
on the horizon for SBP, including a call for volunteers with any
one of its committees, as well as future events. One event that
gained significant visibility took place during the ASCP 2023
Annual Meeting, when the SBP held a panel discussion focusing on
the recruitment and retention of medical laboratory and pathology
professionals from underrepresented areas.
Founded in 2020, the Society of Black Pathology is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to addressing barriers to diversity and
inclusion, working to increase the number of Black and
underrepresented minorities in pathology, providing mentorship to
support career and leadership development, and expanding research
in healthcare disparities.
Under the foundational leadership of Carla Ellis, MD, MS, FASCP, the Society of Black
Pathology, with the support of the American Society for Clinical
Pathology (ASCP), was established to raise awareness of the
pathology subspecialty among medical learners and increase the
number of laboratory professionals from underrepresented
groups.
The SBP plans to foster connections with residency programs,
medical schools, and laboratory training programs to further
support the pathology workforce pathways in underrepresented
communities. "We are also in the process of partnering with other
societies to build bridges among groups with shared passion and
expertise," Dr. Ellis says.
In addition to reaching out to a younger audience to attract an
emerging generation of healthcare professionals, SBP is also
interested in providing resources for existing junior- and
mid-level faculty who also need support and assistance with
professional development. The SBP plans to reach out to senior
pathologists and experienced laboratory professionals to support
volunteer initiatives, including mentorship, to advance the
organization's mission in the recruitment and retention of a
diverse pathology and laboratory medicine workforce.
Learn more about the SBP at
http://www.societyofblackpathology.org.
About SBP
The Society of Black Pathology is a nonprofit organization,
established in 2020, dedicated to addressing barriers to diversity
and inclusion, working to increase the number of Black and
underrepresented minorities in pathology, providing mentorship to
support career and leadership development and expanding research in
the area of healthcare disparities. To learn more, visit
http://www.societyofblackpathology.org.
Media Contact
Dr. Dana Powell Baker, Society of
Black Pathology, 888-312-3410, info@societyofblackpathology.org,
www.societyofblackpathology.org
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