Pathologists Overseas

Programs

1. Laboratory Information Systems - The LIS program helps laboratories in low- and middle-income countries modernize their operations through access to free LIS software donated by Comp Pro Med. Electronic LISs improve accuracy turnaround time and patient safety by reducing manual work and automating important laboratory workflows. PO has developed a rigorous process to enroll labs assess their readiness and eventually install the system the latter including staff training software configuration and installation instrument interfacing and post-installation support. PO also donates barcode scanners barcode label printers and cables to participating labs. In FY 2024 PO enrolled one lab located in West Africa in the LIS program and plans for installation in FY 2025.

   $44,944 spent
   54% of program spending

2. External Quality Assessment - The EQA program provides laboratories in low- and middle-income countries with access to a key component of quality assurance and supports their efforts to build and sustain systems for accurate and reliable patient testing. In 2025 22 laboratories across nine African countries participated in RCPAQAP proficiency testing surveys for Clinical Chemistry and Tumor Markers. The Pathologists Overseas team provides consistent support through meetings structured investigation forms performance summaries and access to subject matter experts. By using EQA as a measurable and independent system of quality assessment labs can identify weaknesses correct errors and strengthen internal systems. This data empowers laboratories to approach hospital leadership and advocate for resources to address persistent challenges. EQA is cost prohibitive in most low-resource settings so access to these materials and the provision of support and guidance through the self-evaluation process has a meaningful impact.

   $37,033 spent
   45% of program spending

3. The PaLMEd program expands access to free high-quality continuing education for pathologists and laboratory professionals in low- and middle-income countries. The program helps strengthen laboratory systems and improve the accuracy and reliability of results through knowledge transfer in key areas of pathology and laboratory practice management and leadership. Through digital platforms and our global volunteer network Pathologists Overseas provide multilingual pre-recorded and live training sessions that make learning accessible interactive and sustainable. In settings where internet access is limited our on demand content allows learners to study at their own pace while live sessions promote discussion and engagement. In FY 2024 we partnered with Fundacion Garrahan to hold a Spanish-language laboratory quality management systems course for anatomic pathologists in Latin America. This course included 18 hours of lecture and small group discussion content. We received 72 registrants from 7 countries in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

   $958 spent
   1% of program spending

4. Other program services, not described on the e-filed return.

   $0 spent
   0% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $82,935.