{"id":9355,"date":"2025-10-16T14:50:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T18:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/?page_id=9355"},"modified":"2026-02-06T12:53:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T17:53:03","slug":"surgical-pathology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/patient-care\/clinical-divisions\/surgical-pathology\/","title":{"rendered":"Surgical Pathology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109352752 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109352752 BCX0\">The Surgical Pathology Division provides expert diagnostic interpretation of surgical specimens across all organ systems, supporting high-quality patient care and clinical decision-making. Our pathologists serve as active members of multidisciplinary care teams in oncology, transplant, and other specialties. Education is a core value. We support an accredited General Surgical Pathology fellowship in addition to resident training. Trainees gain exposure to a diverse array of cases, learn from subspecialty experts, and develop skills in grossing, frozen section interpretation, and clinical communication.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW109352752 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For specimen submission instructions, please visit our UNC Health website.<\/span><\/p>\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uncmedicalcenter.org\/mclendon-clinical-laboratories\/directory\/surgical-pathology\/\">Specimen Submission<\/a>\n<h2><strong>Sub-Specialty Expertise\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Cytopathology<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/derm\/lab-services\/dermatopathology\/\">Dermatopathology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">ENT<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">GI &amp; Liver<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">GU<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Muscle &amp; Peripheral Nerve Pathology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/patient-care\/clinical-divisions\/neuropathology\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Neuropathology<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">OB-GYN Pathology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/patient-care\/clinical-divisions\/nephropathology-2\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Renal Pathology<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Soft Tissue<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thoracic<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Education<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Education is an integral part of our practice. In addition to supporting resident and medical student education, we support fellowships in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/patient-care\/clinical-divisions\/surgical-pathology\/\">General Surgical Pathology <\/a>and\u00a0Head and Neck Surgical Pathology<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our trainees benefit from a wide spectrum of cases, hands-on-learning, mentorship from nationally recognized faculty and close relationships with the research arm of our department.<\/span><\/p>\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/fellowships\/surgical-pathology-fellowship\/\">Explore Our Fellowship Program<\/a>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Research<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Faculty in the AP division actively contribute to UNC\u2019s research mission through pathologist-led translational research, collaboration with clinical investigators on the design and implementation of tissue-based clinical trials, and participation in retrospective studies utilizing archival specimens via our Pathology Services Core Facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/unclineberger.org\/pathologyservices\/\">Pathology Service Core Facility<\/a>\n<h3>Our People<\/h3>\n<div class=\"container-fluid divisions-container multi-column\">\n    \n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2022\/11\/Broaddus-01-e1741114207533.jpg\" alt=\"Russell Broaddus\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2022\/11\/Broaddus-01-e1741114207533.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/bronaus\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Russell Broaddus, MD, PhD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine<br \/>\nJoe W. and Evelyn M. Grisham Distinguished Professor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:rbroaddus@med.unc.edu\">Email<\/a><br \/>\nFor Executive Assistant:<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:jessica_mayse@med.unc.edu\">Jessica Mayse<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2019\/09\/AskinF2019a.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Fred Askin\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2019\/09\/AskinF2019a.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/bartonf\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Frederic Askin, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Clinical Professor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Frederic.Askin2@unchealth.unc.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2024\/04\/Bantimulli2-759x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Surekha Bantumilli, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2024\/04\/Bantimulli2-759x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/surekha-bantumilli-md\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Surekha Bantumilli, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Surgical Pathology Fellow<\/p>\n<p>MD, Government Vellore Medical College, Vellore, India<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:surekha.bantumilli@unchealth.unc.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2024\/10\/1763053118363-6f0cfd34-c694-4ab9-8c0b-6a0eb2c0303c_1-2.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Anne Bartels\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2024\/10\/1763053118363-6f0cfd34-c694-4ab9-8c0b-6a0eb2c0303c_1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/anne-bartels-md\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Anne Bartels, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Clinical Assistant Professor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Anne.Bartels@unchealth.unc.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2018\/04\/BookhoutChristine2.jpg\" alt=\"Christine Bookhout, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2018\/04\/BookhoutChristine2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/cbook\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Christine Bookhout, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Clinical Associate Professor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Christine.Bookhout@unchealth.unc.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2018\/04\/LillyAmy204.jpg\" alt=\"Amy Lilly, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2018\/04\/LillyAmy204.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            Amy Brownlee, MD                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Assistant Professor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:amy.brownlee@unchealth.unc.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2022\/08\/ChoBen-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Benjamin Cho\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2022\/08\/ChoBen-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/benjamin-cho-md\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Benjamin Cho, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Assistant Professor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:benjamin.cho@unchealth.unc.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2022\/06\/2023-Hakima-pic-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Laleh Hakima\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2022\/06\/2023-Hakima-pic-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/laleh-hakima-do\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Laleh Hakima, DO                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Clinical Associate Professor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:laleh.hakima@unchealth.unc.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2026\/01\/img-5501981c-2eea-455f-bffa-7229f3511533.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Gillian Hale\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2026\/01\/img-5501981c-2eea-455f-bffa-7229f3511533.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/gillian-hale-md-mph\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Gillian Hale, MD, MPH                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Clinical Professor<\/p>\n<p>Surgical Pathology<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2020\/10\/IugaAlina-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Alina Iuga\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2020\/10\/IugaAlina-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/aciuga\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Alina Iuga, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Clinical Associate Professor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Alina.Iuga@unchealth.unc.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2018\/04\/JohnsonSteve15.jpg\" alt=\"Steven Johnson, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2018\/04\/JohnsonSteve15.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/sjohnson\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Steven Johnson, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Clinical Assistant Professor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:steven.johnson@unchealth.unc.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/09\/Katkhuda.jpeg\" alt=\"Image of Rahim Katkhuda, MD.\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/09\/Katkhuda.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/riham-katkhuda-md\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Riham Katkhuda, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Clinical Assistant Professor<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2020\/10\/MaygardenSusan_Univ-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Susan Maygarden, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2020\/10\/MaygardenSusan_Univ-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/maygarde\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Susan J. Maygarden, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Associate Program Director for Anatomic Pathology<\/p>\n<p>Professor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Susan.Maygarden@unchealth.unc.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2021\/07\/MillerKelsey-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kelsey Miller\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2021\/07\/MillerKelsey-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/kelsey-miller-md\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Kelsey Miller, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Surgical Pathology Fellow<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2018\/04\/SamulskiTD2017.jpg\" alt=\"T. Danielle Samulski\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2018\/04\/SamulskiTD2017.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/pisces84\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            T. Danielle Samulski, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Clinical Associate Professor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:teresa.samulski@unchealth.unc.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2018\/04\/ScangaLori4.jpg\" alt=\"Lori Scanga\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2018\/04\/ScangaLori4.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/ltoth\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Lori R. Scanga, MD, PhD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Clinical Associate Professor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Lori.Scanga@unchealth.unc.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2022\/08\/2SilvermanJan-732x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Jan Silverman - headshot\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2022\/08\/2SilvermanJan-732x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/janf\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Jan F. Silverman, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Clinical Professor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:janf@med.unc.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2019\/10\/SingerB2019.jpg\" alt=\"Bart Singer\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2019\/10\/SingerB2019.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2021\/07\/TaylorHaley-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Haley Taylor\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2021\/07\/TaylorHaley-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/haley-taylor-md\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Haley Taylor, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Surgical Pathology Fellow<\/p>\n<p>MD, Eastern Virginia Medical School<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2018\/04\/wobkersara2016.jpg\" alt=\"Sara Elizabeth Wobker, MD, MPH\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2018\/04\/wobkersara2016.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/wobkers\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Sara Elizabeth Wobker, MD, MPH                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Director of Anatomic Pathology<\/p>\n<p>Associate Professor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:sara_wobker@med.unc.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2021\/10\/Lee-Ching-Zhu-profile-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Lee Ching Zhu\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2021\/10\/Lee-Ching-Zhu-profile-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/lee-ching-zhu-md\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Lee-Ching Zhu, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Clinical Associate Professor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:leeching.zhu@unchealth.unc.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n    \n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        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In addition to training <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98732003 BCX0\">new staff<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98732003 BCX0\"> and supporting resident education, our PAs are involved in quality assurance, process improvement, and the advancement of best practices in gross pathology.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW98732003 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Our People<\/h3>\n<div class=\"container-fluid divisions-container multi-column\">\n    \n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2021\/09\/BartlettMichelle1-731x1024.jpg\" 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rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Stephanie Batutis, PA                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Clinical Instructor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Stephanie.batutis@unc.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2020\/12\/old-well-placeholder.png\" alt=\"old well\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" 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        <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Clinical Instructor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:shelby.currier@unchealth.unc.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2020\/10\/old-well.png\" alt=\"Old Well\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2020\/10\/old-well.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                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