POP-STARS

High school students learn about brain histology from neuropathologist Dr. Bret Evers

High school students learn about brain histology from neuropathologist Dr. Bret Evers

High school students learn about how to identify tissue and arteries by microscope from Dr. Peter Michaely

Providing Opportunities in Pathology through STARS (Science Teacher Access to Resources at Southwestern) is a resident-run program developed in 2022 to provide high school, college, and medical students in the Dallas-Fort Worth and surrounding area enrichment opportunities to learn more about pathology and engage with residents, technicians, pathologists’ assistants, faculty, and other health professionals in the field. The program focuses on providing diverse and exciting educational experiences through laboratory tours, hands-on simulation activities, anatomy showcases, pathology talks, and more.

POP-STARS Goals:

• Increase awareness of pathology and its importance in the medical field
• Provide resources, educational experiences, and mentoring opportunities to high school, college, and medical students
• Support and encourage interest in pathology and pathology-related fields
• Connect with medical students at UT Southwestern to increase understanding of and encourage exploration into pathology
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in pathology

Contact Information:

Email: utswpopstars@gmail.com

Current Resident Leaders:

• Elisa Lin: elisa.lin@utsouthwestern.edu
• Adelaide Kwon: adelaide.kwon@utsouthwestern.edu
• Cecilia Dusek: cecilia.dusek@utsouthwestern.edu

Faculty Advisor: Clare McCormick-Baw, M.D., Ph.D. (clare.mccormick-baw@utsouthwestern.edu)

Scheduling Coordinator: Pearlie Crawford (pearlie.crawford@utsouthwestern.edu)