{Reference Type}: Editorial {Title}: Unleash your potential: Inside interventional pathology. {Author}: Villar-Zarra K;Balassanian R;Vielh P; {Journal}: Cytopathology {Volume}: 0 {Issue}: 0 {Year}: 2024 Jul 9 {Factor}: 1.286 {DOI}: 10.1111/cyt.13417 {Abstract}: Interventional pathology has emerged as a pivotal force in modern healthcare, heralding a paradigm shift from traditional diagnostic approaches to patient-centered care. This innovative field bridges the gap between pathology and cytopathology, empowering pathologists to streamline diagnoses and reduce waiting times for patients. Collaborative mentorship and knowledge sharing ensure a lasting legacy of diagnostic excellence for future generations. Interventional pathology stands as a symbol of innovation and patient empowerment, offering a unified approach to diagnostics and improved care in the era of personalized medicine. This narrative chronicles the evolution of interventional pathologists from behind-the-scenes diagnostic specialists to frontline innovators. This is the story of the rise of the interventional pathologist: a testament to innovation, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to patient well-being.