Shout Outs
By Office of the President | Jun 5, 2024
Pathology Reports and AI: Dr. Steimetz Highlights Need for Human Oversight in MedPage Today Feature
Congratulations to Eric Steimetz, M.D., MPH, PGY3 Pathology Chief Resident, for being featured in MedPage Today, the widely read
online newsletter for healthcare professionals. Dr. Steimetz鈥檚 recent study, published
in JAMA Network Open, explores the potential of AI chatbots like Google鈥檚 Bard and OpenAI鈥檚 GPT-4 in interpreting
pathology reports.
While GPT-4 was relatively accurate, other AI sources introduced medical mistakes, unwarranted inferences about a patient鈥檚 condition, and AI 鈥渉allucinations,鈥� making it clear that AI technology still requires clinician oversight. Dr. Steimetz鈥檚 study underscores the importance of human expertise in healthcare. For more information, see 鈥淯se of Artificial Intelligence Chatbots in Preparation of Pathology Reports鈥� JAMA Netw Open 2024; DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.12767.
Mary Ann Banerji, M.D., Recognized for Inspiring Support and Guidance
Mary Ann Banerji, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Chief of Endocrinology, received a shout-out from her
former Fellow, Milay Louis Lam, M.D., in Endocrine News, the monthly magazine of the Endocrine Society. Dr. Lam credited
Dr. Banerji for always encouraging him to explore new therapies and said that her
support shaped his current practice approach.
See the May 2024 issue: .
Sarah L. Marshall Named Woman of the Month by P.O.W.E.R.
Congratulations to Sarah L. Marshall, DNP, MS, RNC, for being named Woman of the Month for May 2024 by the Professional Organization
of Women of Excellence Recognized (P.O.W.E.R.). This honor celebrates Dr. Marshall鈥檚
significant contributions and achievements in healthcare, highlighting her commitment
to improving community health and education.
As part of the Center for Health Promotion and Wellness team at Downstate, Dr. Marshall plays multiple roles, including assistant clinical professor of Nursing, patient/community educator, independent living donor advocate, and clinical affiliation coordinator. She leads initiatives that address public health issues, notably launching a program that provides free breast exams, mammograms, and pap tests to uninsured and underinsured women. Dr. Marshall is also active in several organizations, including the Sigma Honor Society of Nursing, the American Nurses Association鈥擭Y, and the New York Academy of Medicine.
Dr. Marshall鈥檚 contributions enhance our campus and positively impact the broader healthcare landscape; she continues to make 含羞草研究所 Downstate proud!