Beyond the Test: Connecting Communities Through Pathology

How can military service shape a career in medicine? Couger Jimenez Jaramillo, MD, Maj, USAF, MC, an active-duty Air Force physician, researcher, and educator, has built her career at the intersection of service and pathology.Dr. Jimenez Jaramillo shares her journey into medicine and how her military training and pathology residency at Brooke Army Medical Center helped shape her approach to leadership, teamwork, and patient care. She and Joanna discuss the experiences that inspired her work in neuropathology and brain injury research, as well as the opportunities that come with pursuing both a military and medical career.They also explore the importance of understanding what matters most to you, remaining open to unexpected opportunities, and allowing your values to guide your next step.This episode is a look at how service can shape not only the path you take, but also the physician, educator, and leader you become.For Full Shownotes Visit: https://foundation.cap.org/podcast/season-2-episode-7-from-military-service-to-medicine-finding-a-path-in-pathology/Donate to the CAP Foundation: ⁠https://foundation.cap.org/

In this episode, host Joanna sits down with Dr. Jenna Aungst, a 2025 CAP Foundation Sparking Interest in Pathology Award recipient, to discuss her journey into forensic pathology and her work creating free educational resources for aspiring pathologists.They explore the importance of accessible pathology education, the value of mentorship and early exposure, and how her learning platform is helping students discover the field. Whether you’re curious about forensic pathology or considering a career in the specialty, this episode is a great place to start.For full show notes visit: https://foundation.cap.org/podcast/season-2-episode-5-start-before-youre-ready-sparking-an-interest-in-forensic-pathology/Donate to the CAP Foundation: https://foundation.cap.org/donate/

This first episode in our new quick-hit series features Diana M. Cardona, MD, MBA, FCAP explaining the fundamentals of pathology, its importance in medical diagnosis, and how it impacts patient care. Designed to make complex topics approachable in just a few minutes, this episode is perfect for anyone looking to better understand what pathology is, why it matters, and the critical role pathologists play behind the scenes in healthcare.Full Episode shownotes: https://foundation.cap.org/podcast/season-2-episode-4-pathology-101the-specialty-you-never-knew-you-needed/Donate to the CAP Foundation: ⁠https://foundation.cap.org/donate/online-donation/

The CAP Foundation is proud to share another bonus episode of Mindful Minutes, led by high school volunteer Elsa. In this episode, Elsa explores how service can shape mental health, resilience, and personal identity. She is joined by Magdalena Alioto Grace, a first-year medical student at Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, who shares her journey from sexual assault advocacy to pursuing a career in impact-driven healthcare; and reflects on how serving others has strengthened her empathy, patience, and self-awareness.Full Episode Show Notes: https://foundation.cap.org/podcast/bonus-episode-mindful-minutes-why-helping-others-helps-you/Donate to the CAP Foundation: ⁠https://foundation.cap.org/donate/online-donation/

In this compelling conversation, Dr. Dan Milner explores the global challenges faced by pathologists, including limited resources, workforce shortages, and burnout. They also share promising innovations and strategies that are helping expand access to quality pathology services in low- and middle-income countries.This episode is part of Podcasthon 2026, a worldwide podcast initiative spotlighting nonprofit organizations and the impact they make. Through this episode, we highlight the mission of the CAP Foundation and its commitment to strengthening the global pathology workforce and improving patient care through education, innovation, and collaboration.Full Episode shownotes: https://foundation.cap.org/podcast/season-2-episode-3-running-on-empty-scarcity-shortages-and-the-future-of-care/Donate to the CAP Foundation: https://foundation.cap.org/donate/online-donation/