Episode 200: Dr Meredith Herman - How #PathArt Enhances Education and Connection With Patients
Mar 17, 2025•45 min•Ep. 202
Episode description
Today my guest is Dr Meredith Herman.
What we discuss with Dr Herman:
- The recently published paper titled "#Path Art: From Glass Slide to Canvas with a Mission of Enlightening the Burdens of Life."
- The inspiration for the paper came from the use of the hashtag #PathArt on social media, where pathologists share artistic representations of histology and pathology.
- The research involved exploring the historical use of art in pathology, dating back to the 1600s, and its role in education before modern technology.
- Pathology is inherently visual, making art a natural fit for the field; many pathologists have creative hobbies.
- The rise of Path Twitter (now Path X) has positively influenced the pathology community, fostering a movement around pathology art.
- Path art competitions have emerged, promoting interest in pathology among students and the public.
- Ethical considerations in path art include maintaining patient anonymity and being sensitive to the serious nature of diseases depicted.
- The importance of intent in sharing art, aiming for education and appreciation rather than trivialization.
- White Coat Artistry, which Dr Herman started during medical school, and has grown through social media engagement.
- Dr Herman's journey into pathology beginning with an interest in biomedical laboratory science and was solidified by mentorship from a pathologist.
Links for this episode:
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
#PathArt: from glass slide to canvas; with a mission of enlightening the burdens of life
Dr Herman on Instagram
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