A Conversation in Veterinary Pathology - The A.C.V.P. Podcast
The purpose of this podcast is to bring the veterinary pathology community together to bolster our connections and spread knowledge. This segment aims to highlight those in our field at all stages of their careers, from all backgrounds, and subspecialties. We will be talking to everyone from veterinary students to the pillars of the profession hearing more about unique stories and how pathologists are not always just at the scope… veterinary pathologists are out there changing the world.

Season 03, Episode 02 - A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Neto
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Today’s guest is Dr. Rachel Neto, an Assistant Clinical Professor at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Join us as we talk about her journey in veterinary pathology, her commitment to promoting mental health and wellness, and what characteristics she admires most in her students. Plus, the secrets to properly fixing horse and bird eyes! So, grab a snack and sit back while we chat with Dr. Rachel Neto!
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More links:
2025 ACVP Annual Meeting in NOLA
ACVP Errors in Publications Portal
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Thank you to Nicholas Pankow, Assistant Audio Editor, for his help editing this episode.
Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.
The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.

Season 03, Episode 01 - Season 03 Promo!
Click HERE for the Promo! And HERE for the Promo en español!
Season 3 of “A Conversation in Veterinary Pathology - The A.C.V.P. Podcast” is here!
We’ll be chatting about all kinds of things—new voices, leadership, mentorship, diversity, wellness, and more.
Give it a listen, comment, and subscribe!
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We are super excited for all the new ACVP Media and Communication Committee Podcast Subcommittee Members on board!
If you are an ACVP Member and would like to volunteer, please be sure to fill out the volunteer questions in your annual membership renewal. Membership renewal is due June 30, 2025.
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ACVP Social Media
Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics
Instagram - americancollegevetpath
X (Twitter) - @ACVP
LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS
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Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.
The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.

Season 02, Episode 15 - A Conversation with Dr. Elisa Salas of the Pathology Informatics Committee
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Today’s guest is Dr. Elisa Salas, representing the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) Pathology Informatics Committee! Join us to learn more about bioinformatics, big data, and the resources and learning materials available to ACVP members. Discover more about Dr. Salas’s journey in pathology and the fascinating hobby she’s been practicing since she was a kid. All this is in the upcoming episode of A Conversation in Veterinary Pathology - the A.C.V.P. Podcast. Now, let’s get to the conversation!
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More Information on Certifying Examination Phase II
Charles and Sharron Capen Scholarship in Experimental Veterinary Pathology
Dr. Salas's Instagram Page: Elisa Salas Quilts
ACVP Pathology Informatics Information Page
ACVP Errors in Publications Portal
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Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.
The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.

Season 02, Episode 14: A Conversation with Dr. Katherine Gibson-Corley of the Lifelong Learning Committee!
This week’s episode is Dr. Katherine Gibson-Corley. Dr. Gibson-Corley is a Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology Professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is also the Associate Director of Comparative Pathology in the Division of Animal Care, and the Associate Director of Faculty Development in the Division of Comparative Medicine. Join us as we sat down with her at the 2023 ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting to learn more about her role in the American College of Veterinary Pathology (ACVP) Lifelong Learning Committee and how they develop and deliver content to members. We also hear about the environment in which Dr. Gibson-Corley learns best and the fun, animal-filled, class that she teaches. Finally, we get a glimpse into Dr. Gibson-Corley’s journey and life as a pathologist, including those in her life who have inspired her in her career. Let’s get to the conversation!
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More Information on Certifying Examination Phase II
ACVP Errors in Publications Portal
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Assistant Audio Editor for this episode: Nicholas Pankow

Season 02, Episode 13: A Conversation with Dr. Candice Chu!
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This episode of A Conversation in Veterinary Pathology - the ACVP Podcast features Candice Chu, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clin Path), Assistant Professor and Veterinary Clinical Pathologist at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences!
Dr. Chu chatted with us during the 2023 ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. Join us as she discusses using technology and social media to promote the veterinary profession and learn more about her journey in veterinary pathology.
We look forward to our conversation!
Link to the podcast: https://lnkd.in/emFdfWZx
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Connect with Dr. Chu!
Facebook: https://lnkd.in/embUWfD2
Instagram: https://lnkd.in/eWMC9PaC
Twitter (X): https://lnkd.in/eBCft7Hz
Link to the ACVP Errors in Publications Portal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACVP_Errors

Season 02, Episode 12: A Conversation with Dr. Emily Mackey!
Click HERE for the episode.
This episode’s guest is Dr. Emily Mackey! Dr. Mackey sat with us at the 2023 ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting. At the time, Dr. Mackey was a senior comparative anatomic veterinary pathology resident at Wake Forest School of Medicine. As of late 2024, she’s a Diplomate of the ACVP and an Assistant Professor of Oncology in the Department of Comparative Oncology Resources at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY. Join us as we talk about her women's health and mouse body farm, as well as her favorite science-related podcast.
We look forward to our conversation!
Link to the ACVP Generative AI Podcast:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q00AWDHhRXC3v77wT4z3mA#/registration
Link to the ACVP Errors in Publications Portal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACVP_Errors

Season 02, Episode 11: A Conversation with Dr. Sebastian Carrasco!
Click HERE for the episode.
This episode on A Conversation in Veterinary Pathology - The A.C.V.P. Podcast, we interview Dr. Sebastian Carrasco, a Comparative Pathologist and assistant professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at the Laboratory of Comparative Pathology (LCP) of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medical College. Listen with us as we learn more about the multi-institutional postdoctoral Fellowship in Comparative and Genomic Pathology--a unique opportunity for veterinary pathology trainees after 2 years of an anatomic pathology residency. We also dive into Dr. Carrasco's pathology journey, teaching philosophy, previous Lyme disease research, and what he thinks are common characteristics of veterinary pathologists!
November is National Native American Heritage Month: https://www.acvp.org/page/NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Link to more information on the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA: https://www.acvp.org/page/Annual_Meeting
Link to the ACVP Errors in Publications Portal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACVP_Errors

Season 02, Episode 10: A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Reams
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rachel Reams--the incoming American College of Veterinary Pathology President (ACVP) and outgoing ACVP Advocacy and Policy Committee (APC) chair, at the time of this interview. Here, we talk about the APC's work to support veterinary pathology at the federal and state levels by being a voice for our profession. Dr. Reams also shares her incredible journey in multiple realms of veterinary medicine and pathology and the little thing about veterinary pathology that makes her happy. Thanks for tuning in...
We look forward to our conversation!
Link to the ACVP Errors in Publications Portal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACVP_Errors
Link to more information on the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA: https://www.acvp.org/page/Annual_Meeting

Want to know more about the podcast? Listen to:
Season 01, Episode 01: A Conversation in Veterinary Pathology
Click HERE to listen!
Episodes

6 days ago
6 days ago
We are back for part 2 of our interview with Dr. Michael Q. Bailey, president-elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Dr. Bailey took time to sit down with us at the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP Annual meeting in Seattle, Washington. Here, we discuss academic burnout, student debt, and getting the voice of veterinary medicine heard. If you haven’t heard part 1, we have a link below.
Now, let's get to the conversation!
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Season 03, Episode 03 - A Conversation with Dr. Michael Q. Bailey of the AVMA - Part 1
ACVP Membership
Webinar Registration for ACVP Members
2025 ACVP Annual Meeting
ACVP Errors in Publications Portal
American Veterinary Medical Association
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ACVP Social Media
Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics
Instagram - americancollegevetpath
X (Twitter) - @ACVP
LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS
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Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.
The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.

Friday Jun 20, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
In this episode, we have an extra special guest: Dr Michael Q. Bailey, president-elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). We sat down with Dr. Bailey when he visited the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP Annual meeting in Seattle, Washington. This is a two-part episode, so join us as we learn more about Dr. Bailey and his exceptional path in veterinary medicine. He also gives a fascinating history of Tuskegee University and the origins of veterinary medicine.
We look forward to our conversation!
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2025 ACVP Annual Meeting
ACVP Past Webinar Archive
ACVP Errors in Publications Portal
American Veterinary Medical Association
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ACVP Social Media
Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics
Instagram - americancollegevetpath
X (Twitter) - @ACVP
LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS
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Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.
The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.

Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Today, we are thrilled to have Dr. Paige Carmichael, a distinguished Professor in the Department of Pathology and a leader in One Health education at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Carmichael is an expert in many animal models and veterinary diseases, including inherited neurologic diseases in dogs and other species. In this episode, we talk about her unique gift of breaking down silos - working with experts in law, environmental health, and music to educate her students and expand their horizons. We even have a special mystery guest.
So, let’s get started. We look forward to the conversation!
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More Information on:
Past ACVP Webinars
2025 ACVP Annual Meeting in NOLA
ACVP Errors in Publications Portal
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ACVP Social Media
Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics
Instagram - americancollegevetpath
X (Twitter) - @ACVP
LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS
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Thank you to Nicholas Pankow, Assistant Audio Editor, for his help editing this episode.
Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.
The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.

Friday May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
Today’s guest is Dr. Rachel Neto, an Assistant Clinical Professor at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Join us as we talk about her journey in veterinary pathology, her commitment to promoting mental health and wellness, and what characteristics she admires most in her students. Plus, the secrets to properly fixing horse and bird eyes! So, grab a snack and sit back while we chat with Dr. Rachel Neto!
More links:
2025 ACVP Annual Meeting in NOLA
ACVP Errors in Publications Portal
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ACVP Social Media
Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics
Instagram - americancollegevetpath
X (Twitter) - @ACVP
LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS
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Thank you to Nicholas Pankow, Assistant Audio Editor, for his help editing this episode.
Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.
The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.

Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
Season 3 of “A Conversation in Veterinary Pathology - The A.C.V.P. Podcast” is here!
We’ll be chatting about all kinds of things—new voices, leadership, mentorship, diversity, wellness, and more.
Episodes are in English, but super friendly for those who speak more than one language.
Give it a listen and join us!
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We are super excited for all the new ACVP Media and Communication Committee Podcast Subcommittee Members on board! You'll meet them soon.
If you are an ACVP Member and would like to volunteer, please be sure to fill out the volunteer questions in your annual membership renewal. Membership renewal is due June 30, 2025.
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ACVP Social Media
Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics
Instagram - americancollegevetpath
X (Twitter) - @ACVP
LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS
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Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.
The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.

Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Today’s guest is Dr. Elisa Salas, representing the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) Pathology Informatics Committee! Join us to learn more about bioinformatics, big data, and the resources and learning materials available to ACVP members. Discover more about Dr. Salas’s journey in pathology and the fascinating hobby she’s been practicing since she was a kid. All this is in the upcoming episode of A Conversation in Veterinary Pathology - the A.C.V.P. Podcast. Now, let’s get to the conversation!
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More Information on Certifying Examination Phase II
Charles and Sharron Capen Scholarship in Experimental Veterinary Pathology
Past ACVP Webinars
Dr. Salas's Instagram Page: Elisa Salas Quilts
ACVP Pathology Informatics Information Page
ACVP Errors in Publications Portal
ACVP Social Media:
Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics
Instagram - americancollegevetpath
X (Twitter) - @ACVP
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Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.
The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.

Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
This week’s episode is Dr. Katherine Gibson-Corley. Dr. Gibson-Corley is a Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology Professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is also the Associate Director of Comparative Pathology in the Division of Animal Care, and the Associate Director of Faculty Development in the Division of Comparative Medicine. Join us as we sat down with her at the 2023 ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting to learn more about her role in the American College of Veterinary Pathology (ACVP) Lifelong Learning Committee and how they develop and deliver content to members. We also hear about the environment in which Dr. Gibson-Corley learns best and the fun, animal-filled, non-pathology class that she teaches. Finally, we get a glimpse into Dr. Gibson-Corley’s journey and life as a pathologist, including those in her life who have inspired her in her career. Let’s get to the conversation!
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ACVP Mentorship Program
More Information on Certifying Examination Phase II
ACVP Past Webinar Archive
ACVP Errors in Publications Portal
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Assistant Audio Editor: Nicholas Pankow
Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.
The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.

Saturday Dec 07, 2024
Saturday Dec 07, 2024
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Candice Chu. Dr. Chu sat down with us at the 2023 ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. She is now an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and a veterinary clinical pathology influencer on social media. Join us as we learn more about her interests in pathology bioinformatics and education outreach. Also, don’t miss her ACVP webinar on December 11, 2024, at noon – 1 pm CT, entitled "Generative AI for Veterinary Professionals." More information is in the show notes below. Now… let’s get to the conversation!
Link to the ACVP Generative AI Webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q00AWDHhRXC3v77wT4z3mA#/registration
Dr. Chu's Instagram: @vet.clin.path.professor
Dr. Chu's Facebook page: Vet Clin Path Professor: Dr. Candice Chu
"What’s Your Diagnosis" searchable database: https://vetclinpath.notion.site/f5cce72fe6524c4b8511162f0f2fe6ac?v=ef3da7714cf94f9ab15822e961eb5850
Link to Dr. Chu's paper in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine: DOI: 1111/jvim.16932
Link to ACVP Pathology Informatics Information Page: https://www.acvp.org/page/pathology_informatics
Link to the ACVP Errors in Publications Portal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACVP_Errors
Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.
The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2024.

Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
This episode’s guest is Dr. Emily Mackey! Dr. Mackey sat with us at the 2023 ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting. At the time, Dr. Mackey was a senior comparative anatomic veterinary pathology resident at Wake Forest School of Medicine. As of late 2024, she’s a Diplomate of the ACVP and an Assistant Professor of Oncology in the Department of Comparative Oncology Resources at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY. Join us as we talk about her women's health and mouse body farm, as well as her favorite science-related podcast.
We look forward to our conversation!
Link to the ACVP Generative AI Webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q00AWDHhRXC3v77wT4z3mA#/registration
Link to the ACVP Errors in Publications Portal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACVP_Errors
Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.
The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2024.

Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
This podcast’s guest is Dr. Sebastian Carrasco, a Comparative Pathologist and assistant professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at the Laboratory of Comparative Pathology (LCP) of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medical College. Listen with us as we learn more about the multi-institutional postdoctoral Fellowship in Comparative and Genomic Pathology--a unique opportunity for veterinary pathology trainees after completing at least 2 years of an anatomic pathology residency. We also dive into Dr. Carrasco’s journey in pathology as well as his teaching philosophy, previous research in Lyme disease pathogenesis, and what he thinks are common characteristics of veterinary pathologists!
We look forward to our conversation!
November is National Native American Heritage Month: https://www.acvp.org/page/NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Link to more information on the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA: https://www.acvp.org/page/Annual_Meeting
Link to the ACVP Errors in Publications Portal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACVP_Errors
Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.
The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2024.