Panelists
Dr. Gabor Fischer
Dr. Gabor Fischer is the Department head at the Department of Pathology, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba and the medical Director of Anatomical Pathology at shared Health Manitoba. He is a certified Anatomical Pathologist and Cytopathologist. Dr. Fischer is The Chair of the Canadian Society of Cytopathology. He is a member of the Royal College Committee on Specialties. Dr.Fischer has been active in volunteer pathology projects to improve the diagnostic educational and clinical services in low-income countries, including Vietnam, Liberia, Cambodia and Peru.
Jason Morin
Jason Morin is a forensic pathologist working as a part of a team of forensic pathologists at the Health Sciences Centre and St. Boniface Hospital. He also has dual appointments as a medical examiner with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and as a clinical assistant professor with the University of Manitoba. In addition, Dr. Morin is the region’s representative on the specialty committee for forensic pathology for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta in human physiology, followed by a medical degree at the University of Calgary. He then went on to complete a residency in anatomical pathology at the University of British Columbia and a fellowship in forensic pathology at the Office of the Medical Investigator in Albuquerque, New Mexico (through the University of New Mexico). Outside of his work life, Dr. Morin is an avid video game enthusiast and enjoys cooking and spending time with his family.
Yong Jia
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Dr. Jia completed an M.D degree at West China Medical School. Then she came to Canada to obtain a Master’s degree in Human Nutritional Science at the University of Manitoba. After that, she worked as a Pathology Assistant in Edmonton before residency. Currently, Dr. Jia is the fourth-year Anatomical Pathology resident at the University of Manitoba. Her past experience in pathology and research is definitely an asset to her residency training. In addition, Dr. Jia is the Chief Resident, who along with her colleague, the Senior Resident, takes the administration role and hosts clinicopathologic correlation rounds.
Video Interview with Pathology Professionals
Project Pulse Winnipeg hosted its first Professional Panel on Saturday, October 23rd, which was composed of a team of esteemed pathologists. Distinguished professionals Dr. Gabor Fischer, Dr. Jason Morin, and Dr. Yong Jia brought forth stimulating and informative presentations, giving our high school and post-secondary audience a sneak peek into the world of pathology. They provided an impactful and inspiring discussion including but not limited to their most memorable experiences as a pathologist, the process of becoming a fellow and resident, challenges they have faced and how high school and post-secondary students alike can find their passion.
Our viewers gained a strong understanding of what to expect not only in the fascinating field of pathology but in the broader world of health sciences. It was an honour to learn more about pathology through such a breadth of different perspectives and backgrounds, and we could not have asked for a more learned group of panellists!