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Pathologists Overseas
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501(c) 3 volunteer based nonprofit dedicated to improving health care by building accurate, accessible, and enduring diagnostic services in resource-limited areas through reliable systems, training, and quality assurance. www.pathologistsoverseas.com
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We’re Pathologists Overseas, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding diagnostic capacity in low and middle income countries.
We provide free EQA materials, continuing education for lab professionals, and donate LIS systems to labs. Visit our website to apply or donate today! www.pathologistsoverseas.com
Pathologists Overseas
Pathologists Overseas facilitates the development of sustainable pathology and diagnostic laboratory systems in resource-poor countries world wide.
www.pathologistsoverseas.com
Did you know we have a podcast? 🎙️

Lab Voices shares real stories from lab professionals around the world.

We need your support to keep these stories going though!

🎧 Listen and donate here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2195904/supporters/new
November 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Our operations will be paused today in observance of Election Day.

We encourage everyone to take this time to participate and make their voices heard!

Regular operations will resume on Wednesday,November 5th.
November 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
HopeXchange joined our External Quality Assessment (EQA) Program earlier this year and it’s been great to see their team’s commitment to strengthening quality and reliability in their lab!

To donate or learn more about our EQA program visit our website: www.Pathologistsoverseas.org

#PathSky #EQA
November 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Meet Dr. Tim Amukele, Treasurer and Co Director of our community team!

Tim joined Pathologists Overseas in 2010 and served as President until 2024.

Fun fact: Tim composed the intro music for our podcast, Lab Voices!

To learn more about Tim visit: www.pathologistsoverseas.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Meet Ann, Co-Director of our Community Team and part of our leadership team.
After a decorated career at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, she’s helping expand our global community and strengthen health systems worldwide.
🔗 https://pathologistsoverseas.org
October 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Meet Dr. Emily Glynn, President of Pathologists Overseas and Co-Director of our LIS Program. A hematopathologist at the University of Washington, she leads global initiatives from LIS implementation in Senegal to LQMS training across Latin America.
https://pathologistsoverseas.org
October 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Meet Ben, our LIS Co-Director. This year he visited HopeXchange in Ghana to assess readiness for our LIS program and supported the installation at Dalal Jamm Hospital in Senegal. Ben brings global lab leadership and a passion for strengthening diagnostics.
🔗 pathologistsoverseas.org
October 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Our team is on-site at Dalal Jamm Hospital installing the PolyTech LIS! Pictured: Dr. Emily Glynn, George Darko, Vanessa Molina & Prof. Abibatou Sall. With software from Comp Pro Med, Pathologists Overseas provides tools & training for daily use.
October 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
With 13+ years in health IT & lab systems, Kehulum has led LIS deployments in 30+ facilities across multiple lab disciplines.

After volunteering at ABUTH, he joined us in 2025 & now leads the Dalal Jamm Hospital install from the IT side.

🔗 Read more: https://pathologistsoverseas.org/kehulum
October 16, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Following super-user training, Dalal Jamm’s end users joined live virtual sessions.

Super users demonstrated PolyTech functions while end users practiced using the system. Our team joined virtually to answer questions in real time, helping ensure everyone was prepared for the upcoming installation.
October 13, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The Africa Lab Leadership Bootcamp hosted by Biomed Connect is a five-week blended virtual program designed to equip biomedical scientists, students, & health professionals across Africa with practical leadership skills for laboratory environments.

🔗 https://lnkd.in/d8AefY7J
October 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Meet George, our LIS Operations Technical Lead. With over a decade in lab systems and quality management, George helped prepare for our LIS installation at Dalal Jamm Hospital and recently trained malaria microscopists across Ghana. https://pathologistsoverseas.org/george-kwakudarko
October 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Our team is heading to Dalal Jamm Hospital for the next two weeks! We’ll be on site supporting the installation of a new LIS donated by Comp Pro Med.

Follow our WhatsApp Channel for behind the scenes updates and a sneak peek at the process: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbB7nW9HFxP6Osrs6B2k
October 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Our LIS Lead, Kehulum Gedefaw, created step-by-step videos on using PolyTech, the LIS donated by Comp Pro Med. With added French subtitles, Dalal Jamm Hospital’s team can revisit lessons anytime.
Watch one on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZmJumGHcIq4

#GlobalHealth #Diagnostics #Pathology
October 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
A successful LIS installation takes more than software. For Dalal Jamm Hospital, our team built a full deployment package with a MOU, training plan, equipment list, metrics, and feedback tools making the project collaborative, transparent and measurable.
#africa #pathsky #lab #globalhealth
October 7, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Pathologists, residents & fellows: share your experience with frozen sections!

Take the anonymous survey here in less than 5 minutes! forms.gle/s9NejsVg9ozd...

Closes 10/1. Questions: kojukwu@mendet.ucla.edu

#Pathology #PathSky #Lab #Publichealth #UCLA #Research
Frozen Section Gap Assessment Survey
Quality improvement initiative focused on global frozen (IOC) section practices, training, and access. Survey Consent Statement This survey is part of a research study about global frozen section pr...
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September 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Reposted by Pathologists Overseas
During Hispanic Heritage Month, the CAP proudly recognizes the dedication and expertise of Hispanic pathologists and laboratory professionals. Your work strengthens patient care, advances science, and enriches the entire pathology community. #HispanicHeritageMonth #Pathology #Pathsky
September 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
In April 2024, Dr. Emily Glynn visited Dalal Jamm Hospital in Dakar to explore LIS solutions and launching a year-long collaboration with partners to strengthen lab services.

#stronglabssavelives #africa #globalhealth #pathsky #lab #publichealth
September 25, 2025 at 3:13 AM
September 25, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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September 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The 4th African Assembly of the IAP is set for Oct 8th-9th in Entebbe, Uganda.
We’re excited that Dr. Ann Nelson from our leadership team will be there collecting responses for the anatomic pathology workforce survey. Stop by our table to say hi!
#Pathsky #Lab #Globalhealth #PublicHealth
September 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Biomed Connect is looking for volunteer lecturers for experts to speak on:
📌 Grant & Abstract Writing for global opportunities
📌 QMS
📌 Ethics

Format: 45-min talk + 35-min Q&A.

If interested please email FrankSandulu@gmail.com
September 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
We’ll be taking a short pause for Labor Day on Monday, September 2nd.
Our team will be back on Tuesday, September 3rd.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!
August 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
We’re excited to share another way to stay connected with us!

We’ve launched a WhatsApp Channel where you can follow updates on our programs, upcoming opportunities and stories from lab professionals around the world.

Follow us here 👉 whatsapp.com/channel/0029...
#Pathsky #Africa #GlobalHealth
August 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The 3rd Cameroonian Clinical Biology Conference is coming up September 3–5, 2025. Hosted by the #Cameroonian Society of Clinical #Biology, this event will bring together professionals to share knowledge, innovations and best practices in the field.

Register here: scbc-asso.org/2025/05/07/3...
August 13, 2025 at 4:02 AM