ABPath Examiner

TAMPA, Fla., January 12, 2026 – The latest edition of the ABPath Examiner newsletter is now available. This issue features updates from ABPath leadership, recent Board actions, Continuing Certification program updates, and an overview of 2025 exam performance.

Read the latest ABPath Examiner here.

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Pictured from left to right -Back Row : Jason Jarzembowski, MD, PhD; James R. Cook, MD; PhD; Matthew J. Wasco, MD; Dylan V. Miller, MD; Jeffrey D. Goldstein, MD; Gary W. Procop, MD, MS, MEd
Front Row: Julie D. Kingery, MD; Mark K. Fung, MD, PhD; Kathleen G. Beavis, MD; Mohiedean Ghofrani, MD, MBA; Barbara A. Sampson, MD, PhD
Not Pictured: Jennifer Laudadio, MD; Ritu Nayar, MD; Javarro Russell, PhD

TAMPA, Fla., (December 17, 2025) – The American Board of Pathology (ABPath), a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties, is pleased to announce the Board of Trustees and election of officers for 2026.

The newly elected Executive Committee includes:

Congratulations to the following Trustees who were re-elected to additional terms as Trustees:

In addition to the officers, the Trustees of the American Board of Pathology are:

ABPath extends a heartfelt thank you to Edward R. Ashwood, MD, who completed his term as a Trustee in 2025. Dr. Ashwood’s dedication and expertise have greatly contributed to advancing board certification in pathology. We are grateful for his leadership and lasting contributions to ABPath and the profession.

We appreciate our Trustees’ continued support, dedication, and willingness to serve as leaders in the profession of pathology, enabling the Board to fulfill its mission of serving the public and promoting excellence in the practice of pathology.

About the American Board of Pathology

The mission of the American Board of Pathology, as a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties, is to serve the public and advance the profession of pathology by setting certification standards and promoting lifelong competency of pathologists. Founded in 1936, the ABPath accomplishes this mission by establishing certification and continuing certification standards and assessing the qualifications of those seeking to obtain voluntary certification in the specialty of pathology. For more information visit abpath.org or call (813) 286-2444.

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In Memoriam

Deborah E. Powell, MD

1939 – 2025

November 7, 2025 – The American Board of Pathology (ABPath) is very saddened to hear about the loss of Dr. Deborah E. Powell, former Trustee and President of the ABPath, who passed away on October 30th, 2025, at the age of 85.

Dr. Powell served as an ABPath Trustee from 1995 to 2006 and held several leadership positions, including Treasurer (2001–2002), Vice President (2003), and President (2004). During her tenure, she brought to the Board her deep expertise in medical education and thoughtful leadership, helping to inform ABPath’s efforts to uphold excellence in board certification. She remained a respected voice and supporter of ABPath, returning on occasion to share her insight on competency-based medical education and its role in shaping the future of physician training.

A pioneering medical educator and visionary leader, Dr. Powell was known nationally for her transformative impact on medical education. She served as Dean of the University of Minnesota Medical School from 2002 to 2009. During that time she introduced the Flexible MD Program, allowing students to individualize the pace of their medical training, and launched the Education in Pediatrics Across the Continuum (EPAC) initiative, a project she considered her proudest professional achievement and a national model for competency-based education. Her academic career also included leadership roles at the University of Kentucky, where she chaired the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and at the University of Kansas, where she served as Executive Dean and Vice Chancellor for Clinical Affairs.

Dr. Powell’s influence extended across the profession through her service to major national organizations, including the Association of American Medical Colleges and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. She was elected to the National Academy of Medicine and received numerous honors recognizing her vision, mentorship, and lifelong commitment to advancing medical education and patient care.

Remembered for her intellect, warmth, and integrity, Dr. Powell was both an inspiring leader and a generous mentor. She will be long remembered for the leadership, humanity, and forward-thinking spirit she brought to pathology and medical education.

We extend our condolences to Dr. Powell’s family, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of working with her.

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ABPath Seeks Qualified Volunteers for New ABPath CertLink Item Writing Committee

TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 12, 2025) – The American Board of Pathology (ABPath) announces a call for applicants to join the new ABPath CertLink Item Writing Committee, a vital volunteer opportunity supporting the pathology community through the development of high-quality assessment items (questions) for the CertLink platform. The ABPath CertLink® (ABPCL) Item Writing Committee accepts applications from outstanding early career pathologists, as well as seasoned pathologists.

About the Opportunity

The Item Writing Committee plays a crucial role in advancing pathology education and continuing certification by creating new assessment questions for ABPath CertLink that maintain the rigorous standards expected of board-certified pathologists. This volunteer position offers qualified professionals the opportunity to contribute directly to the continuing education and certification of their peers.

Committee appointments are for one-year terms, renewable for up to three years based on performance criteria including quality of work, adherence to deadlines, meeting participation, and collaborative engagement.

As of January 2026, we are still looking for subject matter experts in the following Practice Areas:

• Infectious Disease
  
  
• Medical Microbiology
  
  
• Pulmonary; Mediastinum
  
  
• Urinary Tract, Kidney

Key Responsibilities

Eligibility

Application Process

Interested candidates must complete the online application form and submit a current CV.

This volunteer opportunity represents an excellent way for pathology professionals to give back to their field while staying current with evolving standards and practices in pathology education.

About the American Board of Pathology

The mission of the American Board of Pathology, as a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties, is to serve the public and advance the profession of pathology by setting certification standards and promoting lifelong competency of pathologists. Founded in 1936, the ABPath accomplishes this mission by establishing certification and continuing certification standards and assessing the qualifications of those seeking to obtain voluntary certification in the specialty of pathology. For more information, visit abpath.org or call (813) 286-2444.

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TAMPA, Fla (September 10, 2025)

The American Board of Pathology (ABPath) is pleased to announce that Dr. Jason Jarzembowski has been elected to its Board of Trustees, with a term beginning January 1, 2026.

Dr. Jarzembowski is Vice Chair for Pediatric Pathology and Professor of Pathology at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Specialty Group. Children’s Specialty Group is a not-for-profit, multi-specialty academic group practice of the Medical College of Wisconsin and Children’s Wisconsin with nearly 500 pediatric specialty physicians and more than 300 pediatric advanced practice providers. Dr. Jarzembowski will begin serving as a Trustee of the ABPath in 2026 and currently serves on the Anatomic Pathology Certlink Test Development and Advisory Committee. He earned his doctorate in Molecular and Cellular Pathology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and his medical degree with research honors at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at the University of Michigan, followed by a fellowship in pediatric pathology at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Jarzembowski is board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Pediatric Pathology and is participating in the Continuing Certification Program.

Dr. Jarzembowski is Associate Editor of the journals Pediatric and Developmental Pathology and American Journal of Clinical Pathology. He also serves on the editorial board of the Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and co-authored the College of American Pathologists cancer reporting protocols for neuroblastoma. He has chaired the Children’s Oncology Group’s Pathology Committee since 2016 and was an expert editor for the inaugural WHO Classification of Tumours: Paediatric Tumours. He has previously served on the board of directors for the Society for Pediatric Pathology and chaired both its Research and the Informatics and Communication Committees. 

ABPath’s Board of Trustees is made up of 12 board-certified pathologist members and one public member. Each member is highly esteemed and accomplished in their respective fields and/or subspecialties. Trustees are elected for 3-year terms and may serve up to four terms.

About the American Board of Pathology

The mission of the American Board of Pathology, as a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties, is to serve the public and advance the profession of pathology by setting certification standards and promoting lifelong competency of pathologists. Founded in 1936, the ABPath accomplishes this mission by establishing certification and continuing certification standards and assessing the qualifications of those seeking to obtain voluntary certification in the specialty of pathology. For more information about ABPath, visit abpath.org or call (813) 286-2444.

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Call for Applications: ABPath Test Development and Advisory Committees (TDACs)

TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 28, 2025) – The American Board of Pathology (ABPath) is seeking qualified, board-certified pathologists to serve on our Test Development and Advisory Committees (TDACs).

ABPath’s 13 TDACs span across the various disciplines of pathology. Each TDAC is composed of ABPath Trustees and other highly accomplished board-certified pathologists and physicians who are recognized experts in their fields. These committees play a critical role in developing examination content, updating Board-related materials such as Content Specifications, and advising the Board on subject-matter issues. They also develop and review content for ABPath CertLink®, the online longitudinal assessment for the Continuing Certification Program.

While openings vary among the ABPath TDACs, there is a current need for new members to begin in January 2026 on the following ABPath CertLink TDACs:

Openings

Eligibility

To be considered, applicants must be ABPath diplomates in good standing, actively participating in ABPath CertLink®, and have recognized expertise in the requested specialty. Members must be willing to commit the necessary time for training and meetings, content development, and item review/edit activities.

Committee Terms

TDAC terms are for one year and may be renewed annually for up to six years. Turnover on these committees is sporadic, so ABPath asks for your patience; we will keep all applications on file for future consideration as openings arise.

Application Process

Interested candidates must complete the online application form and submit a current CV by October 1, 2025.

About the American Board of Pathology

The mission of the American Board of Pathology, as a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties, is to serve the public and advance the profession of pathology by setting certification standards and promoting lifelong competency of pathologists. Founded in 1936, the ABPath accomplishes this mission by establishing certification and continuing certification standards and assessing the qualifications of those seeking to obtain voluntary certification in the specialty of pathology. For more information, visit abpath.org or call (813) 286-2444.

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2024 ABPath Annual Report is Now Available

June 23, 2025 – We are pleased to announce the release of the American Board of Pathology’s 2024 Annual Report.

This comprehensive report showcases the program highlights and accomplishments of the past year, including the release of draft Content Specifications, 2024 exam results, and a listing of ABPath volunteers and diplomates certified with their primary certification in 2024. Explore the full report to celebrate the dedication and achievements within the pathology community.

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Spring Edition of the ABPath Newsletter

TAMPA, Fla., March 4, 2025 – The latest issue of the ABPath Examiner newsletter is now available. This is an excellent resource for candidates preparing to take a Board Certification exam this year.

This issue also includes the latest updates from ABPath and 2024 exam results.

Read the Spring 2025 ABPath Examiner here.

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New Members for Test Development and Advisory Committees

Updated April 4, 2025

TAMPA, Fla., February 06, 2025 – The American Board of Pathology (ABPath) is pleased to announce the appointment of the following new members to the ABPath’s Test Development and Advisory Committees (TDACs) beginning in 2025. The TDACs are responsible for developing and reviewing the ABPath certification exam questions that assess and certify a physician’s education, knowledge, experience, and skills in order to provide high-quality care in the pathology profession.

To be appointed to a TDAC means a physician is an established subject matter expert in their subspecialty field and is current on the latest advances in the continually evolving field of pathology and patient care. TDAC committee members develop and review examination questions for statistical performance and relevance to current practice. They contribute to the validity of examinations by determining the content and distribution of items on examinations (exam blueprints). The TDACs also advise the ABPath on issues in their subspecialty area of expertise.

“The members of our Test Development and Advisory committees are experts in their respective fields. These individuals are instrumental in assessment development, the setting of standards, and provide guidance regarding the current state of Pathology. The appointment of an individual to a test committee is a recognition of their expertise and their contributions ensure the integrity and relevance of board certification,” states Gary W. Procop, MD, MS, MEd, CEO of the American Board of Pathology.

Since 1971, the ABPath has appointed test committees for each specialty area of pathology. The committee consists of ABPath trustees and other pathologists or specialty physicians who are recognized experts in their respective disciplines. There are presently 14 ABPath TDACs. They are: Anatomic Pathology, Anatomic Pathology CertLink®, Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine, Chemical Pathology, Clinical Pathology CertLink®, Management and Informatics, Cytopathology, Dermatopathology (with appointees from the American Board of Dermatology), Forensic Pathology, Hematopathology, Medical Microbiology, Molecular Genetic Pathology (with appointees from the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics), Neuropathology, and Pediatric Pathology.

A complete list of ABPath committee members can be found here.

About the American Board of Pathology

The mission of the American Board of Pathology, as a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties, is to serve the public and advance the profession of pathology by setting certification standards and promoting lifelong competency of pathologists. Founded in 1936, the ABPath accomplishes this mission by establishing certification and continuing certification standards and assessing the qualifications of those seeking to obtain voluntary certification in the specialty of pathology. For more information visit abpath.org or call (813) 286-2444.

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Pictured from left to right: Back row—Javarro Russell, Ph.D.; Dylan V. Miller, M.D.; Jeffrey D. Goldstein, M.D.; Matthew J. Wasco, M.D.; Edward R. Ashwood, M.D.; Gary W. Procop, M.D., M.S., M.Ed.; James R. Cook, M.D., Ph.D.
Front row—Ritu Nayar, M.D.; Mark K. Fung, M.D., Ph.D.;
Barbara A. Sampson, M.D., Ph.D.; Mohiedean Ghofrani, M.D., M.B.A.; Kathleen G. Beavis, M.D.; Julie D. Kingery, M.D.; Jennifer Laudadio, M.D.

TAMPA, Fla, (January 29, 2025 )- The American Board of Pathology (ABPath), a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties, is pleased to announce the Board of Trustees and the election of officers for 2025.

The newly elected Executive Committee includes:

Congratulations to the following Trustees who were re-elected to additional terms as Trustees:

In addition to the officers, the Trustees of the American Board of Pathology are:

ABPath extends a heartfelt thank you to Eric Glassy, MD, who completed his term as a Trustee in 2024. Dr. Glassy’s expertise in digital pathology and emerging technologies has greatly contributed to advancing board certification in pathology.

For a complete list of Trustees and their biographical information visit https://abpath.org/board-of-trustees/.

We appreciate our Trustees’ continued support, dedication, and willingness to serve as leaders in the profession of pathology, enabling the Board to fulfill its mission of serving the public and promoting excellence in the practice of pathology.

About the American Board of Pathology

The mission of the American Board of Pathology, as a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties, is to serve the public and advance the profession of pathology by setting certification standards and promoting lifelong competency of pathologists. Founded in 1936, the ABPath accomplishes this mission by establishing certification and continuing certification standards and assessing the qualifications of those seeking to obtain voluntary certification in the specialty of pathology. For more information visit abpath.org or call (813) 286-2444.

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