Upcoming Elections
The call for candidates is from May 9 to May 17 and final election (via electronic ballot) is scheduled for the third week of May
Available Positions:
Secretary (1-year term, optional 2-year subject to Board approval) - Takes notes of the meetings and participates in decision-making during meetings of the Board and the officers.
Vice President (1-year term, optional 2-year subject to Board approval) – Responsible for inviting speakers in coordination with the Program Committee, coordinates activities with the President, and helps to further the mission and goals of the Society.
President (1-year term, optional 2-year subject to Board approval) - Overview of the various committees, involvement in inviting speakers in coordination with the Vice President and the Program Committee, chairs each lecture, and is responsible for the President’s symposium. Coordinates regular meetings of the executive team with the Board of Trustees.
Nominations must be submitted to contact@nypathsociety.org & SSheikh@northwell.edu, Rcocker@northwell.edu by no later than close of business May 17, 2024.
CASE OF THE MONTH
A 58-year old woman with no known past medical history
A 58-year old woman with no known past medical history, presented with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea for 3 weeks after a recent trip to South America. Persistent nausea and vomiting led to limited oral intake. She had no history of hematemesis, blood, melena or mucous in her stool. She also described pain and weakness in her lower limbs while walking. Three days prior to presentation, her weakness progressed to the point where she needed a wheelchair. She also noticed abdominal distension and started to have decreased urine output.
AFFILIATE LINKS
New York State Society of Pathologists (NYSSPATH)The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology
The College of American Pathologists (CAP)
The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)
The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP)
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)