Ohio Society of Pathologists
The Ohio Society of Pathologists (OSP) is a not-for-profit organization composed of almost 300 physicians dedicated to the promotion of the field of pathology in the state of Ohio.
Our members are involved in leadership positions at the local, city, state, and national levels. The Ohio Society of Pathologists is very active in the areas of continuing education, quality assurance, and the legislative and socioeconomic aspects of the practice of pathology.
OSP does not directly provide clinical services, including any form of testing or post-mortem examination.
Leadership
Sean Kirby, MD
- Mercy Fairfield Hospital
- 3000 Mack Road
- Fairfield, Ohio 45014
- Phone: (513) 870‐7032
Sarah Reuss, MD
- Assistant Professor
- Ohio State University Memorial Hospital
- 500 London Avenue
- Marysville, OH 43040
- Phone: (937) 578-2416
Susan E. Porter, MD
- Cleveland Clinic - Hillcrest Hospital
- 6780 Mayfield Road, Pathology 2nd Floor
- Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124
- Phone: (440) 312-7991
- Fax: (440) 312-6410
Shelley Odronic, MD
- St. Rita's Medical Center
- 750 West High Street, Suite 400
- Lima, OH 45801
- Phone: (419) 226-9224
Wei Chen, MD, PhD
- OSU Wexner Medical Center
- 410 West 10th Avenue
- Columbus, OH 43210
- Phone: (614) 366-1041
Debra L. Zynger, MD
- OSU Wexner Medical Center
- 410 West 10th Avenue
- Columbus, Ohio 43210
- Phone: (614) 293-7705
Robert G. Gurdak, MD
- Trumbull Memorial Hospital
- 1350 E. Market Street
- Warren, OH 44482
- Phone: (330) 841-9346
Eric Willis, MD
- Riverside Methodist Hospital
- 3535 Olentangy River Road RMH
- RMH Pathology Department
- Columbus, OH 43214
- Phone: (614) 566-2392
Dan Cai, MD, PhD
- MetroHealth Hospital
- 2500 MetroHealth Drive
- Cleveland, OH 44109
- Phone: (216) 778-5189
Saba Shafi, MD
- OSU Wexner Medical Center
- 410 W. 10th Avenue
- Columbus, OH 43210
- Phone: (331) 903-2108
Meetings
If you have any questions, please contact Val Campana · Phone: (216) 375-6379 veliaacampana@aol.com
2023 Spring Meeting
- Information will be forthcoming.
Past Meetings
Link to our past live webinar from November 5, 2022 at: Click Here.
Speakers include Matthew S. Karafin, MD, MS, Glen Ramsey, MD, Donald Karcher, MD, FCAP, Zubair W. Baloch, MD, PhD and Phyu P. Aung, MD, PhD presenting the following lectures:
- Can You Bank on Your Blood Supply? Using Blood Wisely and in Shortages (session 1)
- Can You Bank on Your Blood Supply? Using Blood Wisely and in Shortages (session 2)
- The CAP-Your Professional and Advocacy Home (***does not include CME credit***)
- Algorithmic Approach to Everyday Thyroid Pathology
- Pearls and Pitfalls in Dermatopathology for General Surgical Pathologists
Speakers’ PowerPoint Presentations can be viewed at: Click Here
Please note: If you did not register and attend the day of the event, you cannot receive CME by listening to the live recording.
If you did not complete the course evaluation, you can do so using this at: Click Here
Information for obtaining your CME can be found here: Click Here
For a listing of all of our past programs: Click Here
Older Meetings
Link to our past live webinar from Saturday, May 14, 2022 at: Click Here.
Speakers include Liron Pantanowitz, MD, MHA, Daniel D. Rhoads, MD, D(ABMM), FCAP, and Jesse K. McKenney, MD presenting the following lectures:
- A Digital Future for Anatomical Pathology ***(this session does not include CME credit)***
- Clinical Microbiology Applications of Artificial Intelligence: Now & Later
- Flat Urothelial Lesions with Atypia: These are different for everyone! and Modern grading of prostatic adenocarcinoma: 2022 update with emphasis on clinical management thresholds
Please note: If you did not register and attend the day of the event, you cannot receive CME by listening to the live recording.
Link to our past live webinar from Saturday, October 16, 2021 at: Click Here.
You will be asked to enter your name, email address and password. A password was emailed to you after the meeting.
Olga Pozdnyakova, MD, PhD and Amy S. Joehlin-Price, MD, MS, presenting the following lectures:
- Cytopenias and Cytoses: Myths and Facts
- An Endometrial Pathology Update: From Nuances in the Benign Realm to Emerging Challenges in Evaluating High-Grade Endometrial Carcinoma
Please note: If you did not register and attend the day of the event, you cannot receive CME by listening to the live recording.
Link to our past live webinar from Saturday, May 22, 2021 at: Click Here.
You will be asked to enter your name, email address and password. A password was emailed to you after the meeting.
Speakers include: David F. Keren, MD and Sinchita Roy-Chowdhuri, MD, PhD, presenting the following lectures:
- Detection and Management of Monoclonal Proteins: Current Guidelines
- Small Specimens Great Outcomes: The CAP Guideline on Collection and Handling of Thoracic Small Biopsy and Cytology Specimens for Ancillary Studies
Please note: If you did not register and attend the day of the event, you cannot receive CME by listening to the live recording.
Resident Virtual Poster Competition
Ohio Society of Pathologists Virtual Poster Competition for Residents, Fellows and Medical Students
THE OHIO SOCIETY OF PATHOLOGISTS IS HOSTING A VIRTUAL POSTER COMPETITION FOR ALL OHIO PATHOLOGY RESIDENTS, FELLOWS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS AT OUR FALL WEBINAR ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2022.
POSTERS ALREADY PRESENTED AT ANOTHER NATIONAL/REGIONAL MEETING IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS ARE WELCOME! THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022. FOR MORE INFORMATION, select link.
2022 SPRING POSTER COMPETITION WINNERS AND CONTESTANTS
First Place
Dr. Sowmya Gaddam and Co-Authors from the University of Cincinnati, whose poster is titled: Subclassification of Fine Needle Aspirations for Basaloid Salivary Gland Neoplasm of Uncertain Malignant Potential is Predictive of Benign vs. Malignant Neoplasms.
Second Place
Dr. Sarah Elsoukkary and Co-Authors from the Cleveland Clinic, whose poster is titled: Analysis of Clinical and Histologic Features That May Predict Response to Radiofrequency Ablation in patients with Barrett’s Esophagus.
Third Place
Dr. Saba Shafi and Co-Authors from the Ohio State University, whose poster is titled: Evaluating HER2 status using HER2 Gene Protein Assay in Endometrial Cancer.
Contestant
Dr. Vidya Arole and Co-Authors from the Ohio State University, whose poster is titled: Automated Tumor Budding Detection by Computer Algorithm that Uses Knowledge Learned from Cytokeratin Immunohistochemistry.
Contestant
Dr. Rachel Centofanti and Co-Authors from Summa Health, whose poster is titled: Myeloid Sarcoma and Cytomegalovirus of the Esophagus.
Contestant
Dr. Bindu Challa and Co-Authors from the Ohio State University, whose poster is titled: Detection of Lymph node metastasis of breast carcinomas using digital imaging analysis.
Contestant
Dr. Bindu Challa and Co-Authors from the Ohio State University, whose poster is titled: Detection of Lymph node metastasis of breast carcinomas using digital imaging analysis.
Contestant
Dr. Husam Jum’ah and Co-Authors from MetroHealth, whose poster is titled: The Density of CD 68 Positive Macrophages in the Epicardium Correlates with Covid 19 Infection in Deceased Patients.
Contestant
Dr. Alexander McGeough and Co-Authors from the University of Cincinnati, who poster is titled: Rabbit-Derived Anti-thymocyte Globulin Treated Transplant Heart Biopsies Have A Distinct Phenotype on C4d Immunofluorescence That Does Not Mimic Antibody Mediated Rejection.
Contestant
Dr. Celeste Santos Martins and Co-Authors from the Cleveland Clinic, whose poster is titled: Papillary Muscle Rupture: A Single-Center Clinicopathological Study.
Contestant
Dr. Fnu Raja and Co-Authors from MetroHealth, whose poster is titled: Factors Contributing to Delays in Therapeutic Apheresis Procedures and Their Cost Analysis.
Contestant
Dr. Nada Shaker and Co-Authors from the Ohio State University, whose poster is titled: Types and Frequency of Whole Slide Imaging Scan Failures in a Clinical High Through-Put Digital Pathology Scanning Laboratory.
Contestant
Dr. Jennifer Vazzano and Co-Authors from the Ohio State University, whose poster is titled: INIFY®Prostate Predictions on Prostate Biopsies: Impact of Scanners, Preanalytical Factors and User Experience.
Contestant
Dr. Yan Wang and Co-Authors from MetroHealth, whose poster is titled: Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasia: Reflection on 20 years of Experience at a Single Institution.
Membership
If you are a physician interested in becoming a member of the OSP, please go to the relevant link listed below and print out a copy of the form. Send completed forms to the current Secretary-Treasurer:
Susan E. Porter, MD
- Cleveland Clinic - Hillcrest Hospital
- 6780 Mayfield Road, Pathology 2nd Floor
- Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124
- Phone: 440-312-7991
- Fax: 440-312-6410
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Residency Programs
Summa Akron City Hospital
WebsiteUniversity of Cincinnati Medical Center
WebsiteThe Cleveland Clinic Foundation
WebsiteCase Western Reserve University
WebsiteMetroHealth Medical Center
WebsiteThe Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
WebsiteUniversity of Toledo Medical Center
WebsitePhotos
OSP Fall 2019 Meeting:
Dr. Jim Richard, CAP Presidential Candidate, addressing meeting attendees
CAP House of Delegates 2019 Spring Meeting:
Dr. Lynn Schoenfield, Delegate; Dr. John Moad, Delegate; Dr. Dr. Debra Zynger, Delegate Chair; Jonathan Myles, Advisor and Dr. Megan Nakashima, Delegate (left to right)
OSP Fall 2019 Meeting:
Dr. Gary Tozbikian, invited speaker, discussing breast diagnostics
OSP Fall 2019 Meeting:
Dr. Nat Pernick, invited speaker (center), leading a resident lunch round table with resident trainees; Dr. David Sinclair, Dr. Frido Bruehl, Dr. Eleanor Cooke, Dr. Bradley Zehr, Dr. Gopal Patel (left to right)
OSP Fall 2019 Meeting:
Dr. Emily Volk, CAP Presidential Candidate, addressing meeting attendees
OSP Fall 2019 Meeting:
Dr. Jim Richard, CAP Presidential Candidate, addressing meeting attendees
CAP House of Delegates 2019 Fall Meeting:
Dr. Ren Rongqin, Delegate; Dr. Shelley Odronic, Delegate; Jonathan Myles, Advisor; Dr. John Moad, Delegate; Dr. Lynn Schoenfield, Delegate; Dr. Dr. Debra Zynger, Delegate Chair (left to right)
Ohio House Finance Committee 2019:
Dr. Lori Elwood speaks on behalf of OSP in opposition to HB 388 on 12/11/2019
Ohio Senate Insurance Committee 2020:
Dr. Sean Kirby speaks on behalf of OSP in opposition to HB 388 on 12/9/2020
News
Changes to the ABPath Continuing Certification Program in 2022 PDF
Proposed Rule 3901-8-17 Reimbursement for Unanticipated Out-of-Network Care 9-2-21 PDF
Ohio State University Pathology Update Course 8-5-21 PDF
Summer 2021 Newsletter 7-5-21 PDF
Dr. Victor Hinrich, MD Obituary 6-21-21 PDF
OSMA Vaccine Coalition Response to HB248-11 6-21-21 PDF
OSP response to Cigna regarding payment for professional component of clinical pathology services 6-4-21 PDF
OSP regulatory comments to Ohio Department of Insurance regarding OON law implementation 6-4-21 PDF
Winter 2021 Newsletter 1-20-21 PDF
OSP Testimony in Opposition of HB 388 12-9-20 PDF
Seeking Clinical Microbiologist for Contractor Advisory Committee 11-13-20 PDF
Spring 2020 Newsletter 6-12-20 PDF
Ohio Pathologists, CAP Oppose Out-Of-Network Legislation 5-12-20 PDF
OSP HB388 Letter of Opposition 4-20-20 PDF
Letter to Anthem Regarding the Recent Notice of Material/Amendment PDF
URGENT ACTION ALERT: From Leadership of the Ohio Society of Pathologists PDF
URGENT ACTION ALERT: From Leadership of the Ohio Society of Pathologists 7-16-19 PDF
Governor DeWine: Line-Item Veto Removing All Out-of-Network (OON) Billing Language PDF
Contributions to the Ohio Society of Pathologists’ Legislative Fund to Hire Lobbyist PDF
-2019 Dues Statement Lobbyist PDF