Time to Get Political Grassroots politics can promote and protect pathology through advocacy and education. PathNET is getting pathologists involved and giving them a voice Michael Schubert | 07/21/2017











At a Glance As a medical specialty with low visibility, pathology needs advocates – not just to inform the public, but to raise awareness in government too

PathNET was founded to inform and educate pathologists, and to raise awareness of the issues affecting pathology among US politicians and policymakers

The grassroots organization’s many victories include helping to block controversial cuts and providing pathologists with exemptions from unhelpful policies

From writing letters to inviting your local representative to tour your lab, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference The last few years have seen some big political changes around the world, from Britain voting to leave the European Union to the recent US election. Political representatives come and go, but one thing is certain – doctors will always need to defend and advocate for the policies that best serve their profession and their patients. Here, Patrick Godbey describes the important work of PathNET, an organization dedicated to putting pathology’s interests in front of US politicians to protect and promote our profession – and provide some guidance for anyone interested in getting more involved. Pathology needs you...

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Michael Schubert

While obtaining degrees in biology from the University of Alberta and biochemistry from Penn State College of Medicine, I worked as a freelance science and medical writer. I was able to hone my skills in research, presentation and scientific writing by assembling grants and journal articles, speaking at international conferences, and consulting on topics ranging from medical education to comic book science. As much as I’ve enjoyed designing new bacteria and plausible superheroes, though, I’m more pleased than ever to be at Texere, using my writing and editing skills to create great content for a professional audience.