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Melissa George, DO, Pathology, Hershey, PA, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

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Pathology • Hershey, PA

Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine, Hematopathology, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology

Professor, Pathology, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

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Clinical Expertise

  • Blood banking and transfusion medicine, Hematopathology, Clinical pathology, Operations, Teaching, Leadership, Mentoring, Advocacy

Education & Training

  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine, 2009 - 2010
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Hematopathology, 2007 - 2008
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 2004 - 2007
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State License 2006 - 2024
  • American Board of Pathology Pathology - Anatomic/Pathology - Clinical
  • American Board of Pathology Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine
  • American Board of Pathology Hematopathology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • The Pathologist Power List 2020 - A Solid Foundation ASCP/The Pathologist, 2020
  • Amethyst Award - Professional Achievement Immaculata University, 2018
  • ASCP 40 under 40 American Society for Clinical Pathology, 2015

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

  • Professionalism in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 
    Chapter: Inter-Professionalism and the Role of Pathologists 
    Gratzinger D, George MR.Editors: Domen, RE.CAP Press, Northfielfd, ILEdition 1st,
  • Avoiding Common Anesthesia Errors (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Handbook) 
    Chapter: Know What Screening Tests are Performed on Volunteer Donor Blood. 
    Page 153 - 155George, MR & Gross, AMEditors: Marcucci C, Cohen NA, Metro DG, Kirsch JR, Marcucci L..Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, PAEdition 2nd,
  • Immunologic Concepts in Transfusion Medicine. 2020. 97-116. 
    Chapter: Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury. 
    Page 97 - 116Harrold, IM and George, MREditors: Maitta, RW.Elsevier., New York, NY: Edition 1st,2020
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Blood Supply Crisis Hits Central Pa.: ‘Imagine a Scenario Where That Isn’t Available’
    Blood Supply Crisis Hits Central Pa.: ‘Imagine a Scenario Where That Isn’t Available’January 22nd, 2022
  • Hershey Medical Center's Medical Laboratory Science Program Accredited
    Hershey Medical Center's Medical Laboratory Science Program AccreditedJune 28th, 2021
  • The Medical Minute: How You Can Donate Blood Safely Now
    The Medical Minute: How You Can Donate Blood Safely NowJanuary 16th, 2021
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Committees

  • Member, PRODS Council+, Association of Pathology Chairs (APC) 2020 - Present
  • Member, College of American Pathologists (CAP) Engaged Leadership Network 2017 - Present
  • Mentor, AABB Professional Engagement Program 2017 - Present
  • Co-Editor, Transfusion Medicine Section, Case Reports, American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) 2017 - Present
  • Member, College of American Pathologists (CAP), Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) 2016 - Present
  • Member, AABB, Continuing Education Advisory Committee (CEAC) 2016 - Present
  • Ad hoc reviewer, Several pathology & transfusion medicine journals 2010 - Present
  • Member, Nominating Committee of Association of Pathology Chairs (APC) Program Directors (PRODS) Council 2020 - 2020
  • Secretary Elect, Association of Pathology Chairs (APC), Program Directors (PRODS) Council 2019 - 2020
  • Member, ACGME Transfusion Medicine Milestones 2.0 Work Group 2018 - 2020
  • Member, ACGME Pathology Milestones 2.0 Work Group 2018 - 2019
  • Member At Large, Association of Pathology Chairs (APC) Program Directors (PRODS) Council (Two terms) 2016 - 2019

Research History

  • Co-investigatorThree-dimensional X-ray Histotomography of Human Blood. IRB STUDY 000146532020 - Present
  • Co-InvestigatorTransfusion Medicine – Bridging the Knowledge Gap.2017 - 2019
  • Co-investigatorInnovative Strategies to Increase Apheresis Platelet Donations at a Hospital Based Donor Center. IRB # Study 9902014 - 2015
  • Co-investigatorComparison of Tube Testing, Solid Phase, and Gel Method Antibody Screens for the Detection of Rh-Immunoglobulin.2013 - 2014
  • Co-investigatorEvaluation of Non-Specific Antibody Screening Panels in an Obstetric Population. Industry sponsored.2012 - 2014
  • Co-investigatorSerum Potassium Concentration Changes Associated with Blood Transfusion in Children.2012 - 2013
  • Co-investigatorPotassium Level in a Unit of Stored Packed Red Blood Cells (pRBC).2012 - 2013

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

  • LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-george-a7a27385/

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