Welcome to Pathology Student!
My name is Kristine Krafts, MD, and I love teaching pathology.
If you’re looking for straightforward answers to your pathology questions,
you’ve come to the right place!
How do gallstones form?
You might have an idea of what cholesterol stones are all about – but what about pigment stones? Do they come from the pigment fairy? No (sigh), there’s no pigment fairy.
Name that organism!
It’s time for another game of Name That Bug! Where there are no fabulous prizes if you get it right, but also no shaming if you get it wrong. Ever.
Name that organism!
It’s like a test question, only without tricks, misleading information, or multiple correct answers. Actually, it’s not like a test question at all.
What does megaloblastic mean?
These three questions about megaloblastic anemia are really common – see if you know the answers!
Blood cookies!
No, silly, not cookies made with blood. That was last year.
The Pathology Course Cometh. Part 3: Posts.
If you’re stuck, and need help NOW, here are some good posts on beginning pathology stuff.
The Pathology Course Cometh. Part 2: Websites.
Continuing on in our goal of getting you set up for Pathology…here are some online resources that you might find useful.
The Pathology Course Cometh. Part 1: Books.
For many students, pathology starts next week. Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! First: books.
Latin, Greek, and a quick review of lymphangioma
Learning a few word roots makes diseases easier to remember. And way more beautiful.