• E pluribus unum: The diagnostician: Will Artificial Intelligence prompt a merger of radiology and pathology into one specialty?

    Evis Sala, Mathias Goyen

    Abstract

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative force that is reshaping the very foundations of diagnostic medicine. As AI-driven technologies increasingly blur the boundaries between image interpretation and tissue analysis, the rationale for maintaining radiology and pathology as separate specialties becomes less compelling. A merger into a unified specialty - diagnostic medicine - could offer new opportunities for synergy, enabling clinicians to deliver more accurate, timely, and personalized care. This paper argues that the convergence of radiology and pathology is not only a likely development but also important for the future of precision medicine. The integration of imaging, histopathology, and molecular diagnostics will support a new generation of diagnosticians equipped to navigate complex data landscapes and guide clinical decision-making with deeper insight.