Elliott-Benjamin, Akeida
PA(ASCP), CCCPA
Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, UBC, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine; Pathologists’ Assistant at Vancouver General Hospital
Affiliation(s): Vancouver General Hospital
Clinical Interests: Gross examination of complex surgical specimens, Anatomical pathology workflow optimization, Placental pathology and accreta spectrum disorders, Neuropathology specimen processing, Interdisciplinary quality assurance in laboratory medicine
Akeida Elliott-Benjamin is a Pathologists’ Assistant at Vancouver General Hospital and a Clinical Instructor in the UBC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. She completed her Master of Clinical Science in Pathologists’ Assistant Studies at Western University and brings extensive experience in gross examination, complex surgical specimen processing, and education within both academic and community environments. Akeida has supervised residents, fellows, and graduate trainees across multiple institutions and contributes actively to national PA education initiatives.
Academic Background
- MCISc, Pathologists’ Assistant – Western University (2020–2022)
- BSc, Psychology – University of Ottawa (2016–2020)
Awards and Recognition
Publications
Research Interest
Akeida’s research includes contributions to neuropathology and forensic pathology, such as studies on fatal falls and vertebral artery transection, and she has ongoing interests in improving diagnostic accuracy through enhanced grossing practices and quality frameworks.
Current Projects In My Lab Include
Teaching Interest
Hands-on surgical pathology teaching, placental pathology education, and competency-based training for PAs.