Member Spotlight: Anthony Snow

1. What is your name and professional title?

   Anthony Snow, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Associate Director of Molecular Pathology, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency Program Director, Department of Pathology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

    

2. How would you describe your role in your current profession and what led you to this field? How does your work help patients?

   I pursued subspecialty training and practice in molecular genetic pathology and gastrointestinal pathology with a focus on oncologic pathology and education in these areas. My work helps patients by contributing to consult service and providing accurate interpretations to guide diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic decision making. I see my role as presenting interpretations to facilitate informed decisions for patients and their caregivers.

    

3. Who or what inspires you?

   I am inspired by a long list of mentors and colleagues. A short list includes Dr. Jennifer Laudadio, Dr. Aaron Bossler, and Dr. Deqin Ma who directly mentored me throughout my training in pathology and molecular genetic pathology. The colleagues I have met on committees and the AMP board inspire me as well. These mentors are intelligent, competent, and giving.

    

4. What is the best part of your work? What are the greatest challenges you face in your work

   The best part of my work is serving patients and teaching trainees. A significant challenge is managing multiple goals without sacrificing quality in any of my areas of interest.

    

5. How long have you been an AMP member and why did you join?

   I have been a member for about 12 years. I joined to interact with a community with shared interests and for professional development.

    

6. In your opinion, what are the most valuable aspects of AMP membership? What AMP resources/courses have helped you advance your career?

   I value the opportunity to learn from the experiences of other members and how they approach shared challenges. I highly value JMD, the emerging and evolving biomarkers series, cell free DNA content, and the annual meetings among others.

    

7. In what ways have you previously been involved with AMP? If you currently volunteer with AMP, what committee, working group, etc. are you on and what do you enjoy most about being a part of it?

   I have previously been a Solid Tumor Representative of the Training and Education Committee, a member of multiple working groups, and an Emerging and Evolving Biomarker Content Committee member. I am currently chair of the Solid Tumor Subdivision. I enjoy interacting with the other subdivision members, keeping up with the direction of our field, and having a voice in the educational content and advocacy initiatives at AMP.

    

8. What’s your advice to early career/trainee/new AMP members?

   Volunteer with AMP in an area that interests you. You have something to offer our community and you will have the opportunity to receive education and opportunities in return.