Qihui (jim) Zhai MD

Dr. Jim Zhai is a genuine three-shields Mayo Clinic physician. He is not only an excellent diagnostician pathologist; he is also a dedicated educator and innovative investigator. He has been passionate about the pathology profession and community. He is a national leader in pathology advocacy, lab quality solutions, education, emerging technologies, and profession pipeline.

Dr. Zhai did his pathology residency at Mayo Clinic Rochester and an oncologic pathology fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is extremely prolific; he published more than 300 peer-reviewed manuscripts and research abstracts; he authored and edited ten major pathology textbooks, covering a broad spectrum of topics in diagnostic pathology “Frozen Section Library: Head and Neck” “Frozen Section Library: Endocrine Organs” as well as quality management. He authored and edited “Grossing, Staging, and Reporting: An Integrated Manual of Modern Surgical Pathology” and “Quality Management in Anatomic Pathology: Strategies for Assessment, Improvement, and Assurance,” two of CAP's major publications. He serves as a section and leading editor in some most cited pathology journals.

Jim is a well-sought-after national and international speaker in Head & Neck and Thyroid Pathology. Jim's research has been focused on translating emerging molecular advances into diagnostic and therapeutic guidance in daily practice by integrating morphology, immunohistochemistry, and liquid biopsy with clinical relevance.

Jim has extensive contributions and leadership records in various pathologists’ societies, including USCAP, CAP, CAPA, ASCP, TDAC ABP, FSP, and HSCP. His leading efforts make a significant positive impact on our profession and fellow pathologists.