Podcast – Lab Medicine Rounds

On this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Erinn Downs, D.O., professor of laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic’s Arizona campus, on the topic of benign mimics of malignant breast pathology.

By MCL Education • May 2, 2025

Learn why threshold diagnoses of the breast are important, how to approach them, and what role technology might play in the future.

By MCL Education • April 18, 2025

A compilation of interviews from previous episodes highlighting the pivotal role laboratory professionals play in healthcare. Featured interviews include Dr. Eric Hsi, Dr. Curt Hanson, and Jane Hermanson, all from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

By MCL Education • April 4, 2025

On this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with senior associate dean of academic affairs for Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Joseph Maleszewski, M.D., on the future of basic sciences in medical education.

By MCL Education • March 7, 2025

On this episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Just Kreuter, M.D., chats with Jennifer Boland-Froemming, M.D., about creating the perfect rank list for training programs. Dr. Boland shares her insights and tips to help you make informed decisions.

By MCL Education • February 7, 2025

This month's episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D. speaks with Monica Ibarra, M.S., about the essential role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and beyond.

By MCL Education • January 24, 2025

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Kristen Ruby, D.O., M.P.H., to discuss National Blood Donor Month and the impact blood donors make.

By MCL Education • January 10, 2025

In this episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with education specialist Bob Jackson on the challenges and importance of being a lifelong learner.

By MCL Education • December 20, 2024

In this episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with medical students on the importance of understanding healthcare systems, their experiences from a global surgery hackathon, and how maintaining curiosity and continuous learning can enhance their medical practice.

By MCL Education • December 6, 2024

In this episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with career educator, Elissa Hall, Ed.D., on the integration and impact of artificial intelligence in graduate medical education, exploring strategies for teaching AI, the importance of critical thinking, and the ethical considerations involved.

By MCL Education • November 22, 2024

In this episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews John Sherbeck, M.D., Laboratory Medical Director of Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, about how to plan your time at medical conferences and briefly discusses this year’s takeaways from AABB’s national conference.

By MCL Education • November 8, 2024

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Timothy Long, M.D., about the importance of asking good questions in healthcare settings, such as with patients, as an educator, and in conference or presentation settings.

By MCL Education • October 25, 2024

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Reade Quinton, M.D., an associate professor of laboratory medicine and pathology and anatomic pathologist at Mayo Clinic to discuss interview tips for future pathology residents.

By MCL Education • October 11, 2024