“… 15 Furthermore, there exists little (if any) formal exposure to the daily practices of pathologists in medical school, with a majority of information regarding the field coming from traditional lectures in first- and second-year curricula and voluntary rotations in the third and fourth year. 1 , 11 , 15 Common themes from previously referenced studies regarding dissuading factors to enter pathology include: lack of direct patient contact, little prestige/visibility relative to other physicians, dislike for microscope/laboratory work, low pay, and a poor future job market. 1 , 11 , 12 , 15 Given this data and previously mentioned social media concerns, there is clear room for improvement in increasing exposure and addressing misconceptions about pathology earlier in medical training.…”