Our Association

Looking back, forward and beyond.... (before getting hit by a meteorite) This Association was formed under the able leadership of "Teacher of Teachers" - Dr. B. N. Dutta. The first meeting included a variety of pathologists, wherein Dr. Dutta stressed the importance of becoming good pathologists. "There are two types of pathologists- a good Pathologist and a consistent Pathologist. A good pathologist strives to make a correct diagnosis, upholding ethics and patient's benefit, while a consistent pathologist is one whose report is consistent with the clinician's diagnosis"- he said. With that aim in mind, the Association was formed to educate and groom all pathologists to become good pathologists and share the experiences that one faces in private practice, be it a stand-alone lab or working in a private hospital. The scope was further widened by adding the sister subject of Microbiology and its fraternity. Since its inception, the Association has been holding regular meetings, initially discussing problem cases, rate-list uniformity, Clinical Establishment Act and its implications, work safety in laboratories et al. To make the meetings more interesting and regular, they were scheduled at quarterly intervals with a renewed dash of inspiring lectures and CME credit points.