Improvement in Health and Health Care

Jan. 24, 2024 – Part IV activities of the Continuing Certification Program entitled “Improvement in Medical Practice” (IMP) will now be known as “Improvement in Health and Health Care” (IHHC).

The name change reflects the ABMS Standards for Continuing Certification that promote the design of integrated, specialty-specific programs by Member Boards to support an individual physician’s (diplomate’s) continuing professional development.

For more information, see the Continuing Certification Program’s Reporting Requirements for diplomates of the American Board of Pathology and the CC Booklet of Information.

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Notice to 2024 American Board of Pathology Examination Candidates

Topic: Guidelines for Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Classifications

January 16, 2024-  In response to recent inquiries, please note the Revised 4th Edition (2016) WHO classification for hematolymphoid neoplasms will be used for the 2023 Primary and Subspecialty examinations. Starting in 2024, candidates will need to be familiar with both the 2022 International Consensus Classification system and the 5th Edition of the WHO Classification.

For more information on certification exam content visit the Get Certified for information on Primary and Subspecialty exam descriptions.

This post was originally published on January 25, 2023 and again in August 2023.

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Pictured from left to right: front row—Jennifer Laudadio, MD; Ritu Nayar, MD; Mark K. Fung, MD, PhD; Barbara A. Sampson, MD, PhD;
Mohiedean Ghofrani, MD, MBA; Kathleen G. Beavis, MD; Julie D. Kingery, MD.
Back row—James R. Cook, MD, PhD; Eric F. Glassy, MD; Jeffrey D. Goldstein, MD; Matthew J. Wasco,
MD; Edward R. Ashwood, MD; ABPath CEO Gary W. Procop, MD, MS, MEd; Javarro Russell, PhD.

TAMPA, Fla, (January 08, 2024 )- The American Board of Pathology (ABPath) is pleased to announce the Board of Trustees and the election of officers for 2024.

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:

Thank you to Constance M. Filling, EdD. who completed the last year of her term on the Board in 2023. Dr. Filling was the first public member of the ABPath Board of Trustees. We appreciate her time and contributions to help shape the evolution of board certification in pathology.

ABPath extends our sincere appreciation to our Trustees for their continued support and dedication. As leaders in the profession of pathology, their guidance and willingness to serve are critical for the Board to fulfill its mission of serving the public and promoting excellence in the field 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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December 15, 2023 – The latest issue of the ABPath Examiner newsletter is now available and can be found on the ABPath website at https://abpath.org/2023_abpath-newsletter_2_winter/

The newsletter includes the latest updates from ABPath and 2023 exam results.

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TAMPA, Fla, (September 7, 2023)- The Trustees of the American Board of Pathology (ABPath) are pleased to announce the election of Javarro Russell, PhD as the new public member to the Board of Trustees with a term beginning on January 1, 2024. Dr. Russell brings a wealth of experience in exam development and administration, making him a valuable addition to the Board.

Dr. Russell currently serves as the Senior Director for the Admissions Testing Service at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). In this distinguished role, he oversees the strategic direction of all aspects of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and MCAT Prep portfolio. These areas include business operations, research & development, test security, communications, and derivative products. The MCAT testing program is instrumental in supporting the admissions process at over 150 medical schools and more than 80 thousand examinees annually.

Prior to his tenure at the AAMC, Dr. Russell has served in leadership roles at the National Board of Medical Examiners and the Educational Testing Service. His service to these organizations focused on measurement and assessment design issues in higher education, as well as business development. He has also assisted institutions in identifying solutions for assessing and measuring student learning outcomes, such as content knowledge, critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving.

Dr. Russell has previously served as the Board Member and President of the Northeastern Educational Research Association. He has also held several committee leadership roles for the American Association of Educational Research.

He holds two degrees from Norfolk State University, a Historically Black College and University. His PhD in Assessment and Measurement is from James Madison University.

The ABPath’s Board of Trustees is made up of 12 board-certified pathologist members and one public member. The public member is a non-physician member who will advocate for community and public interests, and provide a public perspective for discussion of issues and decisions made by the Board of Trustees. Each member is highly esteemed and accomplished in their respective fields and/or subspecialty. Trustees are elected for 3-year 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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Our primary goal during the development of this site has been to enhance user-friendliness, providing a seamless experience for pathology residents/fellows preparing for board certification exams and board-certified pathologists participating in the Continuing Certification Program. With a modern design and intuitive navigation, we aim to improve our visitors’ interaction with the site.

We recognize that creating an online resource for our candidates and diplomates is an ongoing process. As we unveil the new website, we are committed to continuously refining and enhancing ABPath.org to meet those needs.

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2022 Annual Report

ABPath is pleased to announce the release of the 2022 Annual Report. The report includes Board highlights from 2022 as well as a listing of the newest diplomates that were certified in 2022.

View the complete report here.

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The CC Advisory Committee is made up of 12 volunteer diplomates with diverse backgrounds, specialties, and experience and is chaired by an ABPath Trustee. It is responsible for advising the ABPath Board of Trustees for continuous evaluation and improvement of Continuing Certification from a diplomate’s perspective. Each member serves for three years on the Committee.

Meetings are held virtually once a month and last an hour. There are times when there are some requests outside of the meeting to review materials for feedback purposes prior to a meeting.

If you are interested in serving, please provide a nomination letter and CV to the attention of Chair, CC Advisory Committee, care of COO@abpath.org. All nominations should be submitted no later than June 15, 2023.

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Four ABMS Member Boards co-sponsored the Application Allowing Physicians Certified by ABMS Member Boards to Apply for the New Certificate

CHICAGO – April 26, 2023 -The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) officially approved Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management (HALM) as a subspecialty at its February 2023 Board of Directors meeting. The American Board of Anesthesiology, American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), American Board of Family Medicine, and American Board of Preventive Medicine co-sponsored the application for the subspecialty certificate, allowing physicians certified by 13 of the 24 ABMS Member Boards to apply for the new certificate.

“We are pleased to recognize physicians and medical specialists with the expertise and comprehensive knowledge necessary to lead health care organizations in ensuring delivery of the highest quality care to their patients,” stated ABMS President and Chief Executive Officer Richard E. Hawkins, MD. “The establishment of the HALM subspeciality is in direct response to requests from both the physician and medical specialists’ community as well as health care systems alike.”

The HALM subspecialty encompasses and integrates experience from clinical medicine and health systems science, including quality improvement, patient safety, health care economics, public health, communication, informatics, and other related disciplines into a singular subspecialty certificate. Diplomates will be required to complete HALM training in an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education accredited fellowship program as well as successfully pass a certification examination.

In addition to the four co-sponsoring Member Boards, there are currently nine other boards whose diplomates will be eligible to apply for this subspecialty certificate through ABEM:

• American Board of Allergy and Immunology
• American Board of Dermatology
• American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
• American Board of Pathology
• American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• American Board of Radiology
• American Board of Surgery

The first HALM exam is scheduled to be administered in 2024. Information regarding eligibility requirements may be found on the ABEM website.

About ABMS
Established in 1933, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is responsible for the creation of standards overseeing physician certification in the United States. Dedicated to improving the quality of care to the patients, families and communities they serve, the 24 ABMS Member Boards develop educational and professional standards and programs of assessment to certify physicians and medical specialists. More than 940,000 physicians and medical specialists are certified by one or more of the ABMS Member Boards in one or more of 40 specialties and 89 subspecialties. For more information about ABMS, visit abms.org or call (312) 436-2600.

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March 28, 2023 – The latest issue of the ABPath Examiner newsletter is now available and can be found on the ABPath website.

The newsletter includes the latest updates from ABPath and important information to prepare for upcoming certification exams.

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