A Conversation in Veterinary Pathology - The A.C.V.P. Podcast

Season 03, Episode 14 - A Conversation with Dr. Carlos Flores Olivares

¿Te interesa cómo se conectan la medicina veterinaria, la tecnología y la salud global?
Esta semana, el Dr. Carlos Flores Olivares, ganador de la beca 2024 Latin Comparative Pathology Group, de la Davis Thompson Foundation, nos acompaña para hablar de su fascinante trabajo en patología veterinaria, que incluye el diagnóstico de enfermedades en animales acuáticos y pequeños rumiantes.
Además ofrecemos una mirada a los retos y oportunidades que enfrentan los patólogos veterinarios en América Latina.
 
Links
2025 ACVP Annual Meeting in NOLA 
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ACVP Social Media
Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics
Instagram - americancollegevetpath
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LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS
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Thank you to Dr. Melissa Macias Rioseco and Dr. Nicolas Streitenberger for their expertise in editing and recording the audio for 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 13 - A Conversation with Dr. Melissa Macias-Rioseco

Today on the podcast, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Melissa Macías-Rioseco, a veterinary pathologist whose expertise spans infectious disease, livestock health, and reproductive pathology.
Dr. Macías-Rioseco serves as an Associate Professor at UC Davis’s California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology.
What drives someone to give back so generously to their profession and community? In this episode, we explore Dr. Macías-Rioseco’s journey—her passion for pathology, her leadership, and her volunteer service with organizations like the ACVP, the Davis-Thompson Foundation (DTF), Latin Comparative Pathology Group (LCPG), and the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD).
Join us for an inspiring conversation about the intersection of science, service, and the joy of sharing knowledge.
 
Links
2025 ACVP Annual Meeting in NOLA 
Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month
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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. 

Season 03, Episode 12 - A Conversation with Dr. Josh Webster, Editor-in-Chief of Veterinary Pathology

This episode, we chat with Dr. Josh Webster, Editor-in-Chief of Veterinary Pathology! Learn about his path in pathology, how he came to be the editor-in-chief, and what it even means to be the editor-in-chief. We talk about upcoming special issues, the use of AI in publication, and how his office is decorated. So grab your favorite issue of Vet Path and sit back while we have a conversation with Dr. Josh Webster.
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Links
ACVP Maintenance  of Certification (MOC) 
2025 ACVP Annual Meeting in NOLA 
Veterinary Pathology 
Neuropathology Issue of Veterinary Pathology
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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. 

Season 03, Episode 11 - A Conversation with Dr. Eric Fish

In this episode, we talk to veterinary clinical pathologist, Dr. Eric Fish of EJF Veterinary Consulting, LLC. We learn about his experience in a combined PhD/pathology residency, how he transitioned into the private sector, and the range of services he offers as a consultant. We also hear Dr. Fish’s views on AI and its role in the future of pathology. Want some new recommendations for a podcast or book? Dr. Fish has those, too! So go for a walk or find a comfy place and get ready for a conversation with Dr. Eric Fish.
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Links
2025 ACVP Annual Meeting 
Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, 2025 
ACVP Errors in Publications Portal
All Science Great and Small Substack 
Red Flags of Quackery from All Science Great and Small
Season 03, Episode 02 - A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Neto
Season 01, Episode 05 - A Conversation with Dr. Jey Koehler
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Podcast Mentioned
NPR How I Built This
 
Books Mentioned
Song of the Cell by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Range by David Epstein
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
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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. 

Season 03, Episode 10 - A Conversation with Dr. Olivia Patania and Dr. Lauren Stranahan of the Student Engagement Committee

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Olivia Patania and Dr. Lauren Stranahan of the ACVP Student Engagement Committee. They discuss veterinary student happenings at the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP annual meeting and upcoming exciting events for the 2025 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. Have you thought about volunteering for ACVP? We hear how they started and why it’s important. The Doctors also discuss the best time in your career to get interested in veterinary pathology - spoiler alert - it’s anytime! So grab a comfy chair and get ready for a conversation with Dr. Olivia Patania and Dr. Lauren Stanahan.
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Links
Veterinary Student Engagement - https://acvp.org/training/veterinary-student-engagement/
2025 ACVP Pathletes Registration 
2025 Annual Meeting in NOLA 
Student Externship Scholarships 
Season 02, Episode 04 - A Conversation with Dr. Mara Varvil
Season 02, Episode 05 - A Conversation with Dr. Keith Nelson of the Student Externship Scholarship Committee
ACVP Errors in Publications Portal
ACVP Training Program Accreditation
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ACVP Student Engagement’s Social Media
Facebook: ACVP Veterinary Student Engagement
Instagram: acvp_student_engagement
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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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Acronyms
STP = Society of Toxicologic Pathology 
DTF = Davis Thompson Foundation
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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 03, Episode 09 - A Conversation with Dr. Abby Armwood of the ACVP SEC

Today’s guest is Dr. Abby Armwood, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health and Pathobiology at North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Armwood sat down with us at the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA, to tell us more about the ACVP Student Engagement Committee (SEC) and their commitment to creating fun and educational events. Hear more about Patheletes, kicking off at the 2025 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA, and the veterinary student mentoring program. Dr. Armwood also discusses the Pathology Training Committee and its role in enhancing the quality of pathology training programs. And, we hear about her journey in pathology–from an interest in becoming an aquatic veterinarian to expertise in all things aquatic pathology! Grab a snack and join us for a conversation with Dr. Abby Armwood.  
 
If you want to connect with the ACVP SEC, you can find them: 
Facebook - ACVP Veterinary Student Engagement Committee
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More Information on:
2025 ACVP Annual Meeting in NOLA
Maintenance of Certification
More Information on the ACVP Training Program Accreditation
AQUAVET(R) - Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
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 Dr. Andrea Kerr, of the MCC Podcast Subcommittee, for 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 08 - A Conversation with Dr. Tony Alves, ACVP COO

Today’s guest is Dr. Derron (Tony) Alves, ACVP’s Chief Operating Officer (or COO)! We sat down with him at the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA, to discuss his journey in veterinary medicine, government, and pathology, his plans as the incoming ACVP COO, theory around volunteering, tips for junior colleagues, and why we need veterinary pathologists. You’ll also never guess which microscopic lesion mesmerizes him. Pathology is fun during our conversation with Dr. Alves!
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More Information on:
2025 ACVP Annual Meeting in NOLA
Harold W. Casey Scholarship Award
More Information on the ACVP Training Program Accreditation
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. 

Season 03, Episode 07 - A Conversation with Dr. Amy Durham

Today's guest is Dr. Amy Durham, a Professor of Anatomic Pathology and Associate Dean for Education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. We sat down for this interview during the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP annual meeting in Seattle, WA, when she was the outgoing Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the ACVP. We discuss how the COO supports the mission of the ACVP, the most significant accomplishments of her tenure, and the transition to the current COO, Dr. Tony Alves. We also learn more about her path in pathology and how she achieved her career goals as a young person. Get ready for a wonderful conversation with Dr. Durham.
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More Information on:
2025 ACVP Annual Meeting in NOLA
Disability in Medicine Mutual Mentorship Program
Harold W. Casey Scholarship Award
More Information on the ACVP Training Program Accreditation
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. 

Season 03, Episode 06 - A Conversation with Past and Current ACVP Presidents, Dr. Lauri Diehl and Dr. Rachel Reams

In this episode, we have a special treat - it’s Dr. Lauri Diehl, the 2024 president of the ACVP, interviewing Dr. Rachel Reams, the current 2025 President. They discuss the transition process as the College moves between presidents, Dr. Diehl's mission and accomplishments in 2024, and Dr. Reams’ goals for 2025. Join us as we hear more about how the ACVP is moving forward with IT infrastructure, the Job Analysis Task Force, and goals for the Training Program Accreditation process as well as what they think is one of the biggest current challenges for the Board of Directors. Learn more about how ACVP is moving forward with more inclusivity and building strength through ACVP’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. So get ready to hear your ACVP past and current presidents. 
 
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2025 ACVP Annual Meeting
Pathology Informatics
ACVP Membership
ACVP Errors in Publications Portal
American Veterinary Medical Association
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Featured Past Episodes!
Season 02, Episode 02 - A Conversation with 2024 ACVP President, Dr. Lauri Diehl
Season 02, Episode 03 - A Conversation with Dr. Craig Miller of the ACVP Advocacy and Policy Committee
Season 02, Episode 010 - A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Reams
Season 03, Episode 04 - A Conversation with Dr. Michael Q Bailey of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) - Part 1
Season 03, Episode 05 - A Conversation with Dr. Michael Q Bailey of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) - Part 2
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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.

Temporada 03, Capítulo 01 - Promo en español!

Temporada 3 de “Una Conversación en Patología Veterinaria - El podcast de A.C.V.P."!
Vamos a platicar de todo un poco: nuevas voces, liderazgo, mentoría, diversidad, bienestar y más.
Los episodios son en inglés, pero súper amigables para quienes hablamos más de un idioma también.
¡Échales un oído y acompáñanos!
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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. 
El contenido de este audio no refleja necesariamente las opiniones del Colegio Americano de Patólogos Veterinarios (ACVP) ni las afiliaciones de los participantes. El audio y las fotos asociadas son propiedad del Colegio Americano de Patólogos Veterinarios, 2025.