Leadership Development for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Residents and Fellows

In the evolving landscape of health care, the role of pathologists and medical laboratory professionals extends beyond laboratory diagnostic expertise to encompass leadership within multidisciplinary teams. Despite this, formal leadership training-both in aspects within and outside our professional specialty-is often underrepresented in both pathology residency and fellowship programs. This article explores the imperative for intentional leadership development in pathology and laboratory medicine training, examines existing challenges, and proposes strategies to integrate leadership competencies into educational curricula for aspiring pathologist-leaders.