{"id":298,"date":"2022-03-22T17:49:31","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T17:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abpath.org\/?page_id=298"},"modified":"2025-04-01T14:31:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T14:31:52","slug":"assessment-abpath-certlink","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abpath.org\/assessment-abpath-certlink\/","title":{"rendered":"ABPath CertLink"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/new-diplomates\/\"><strong>New Diplomates<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/reporting\/\"><strong>Reporting<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/assessment-abpath-certlink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Assessment<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/education-providers-cme\/\"><strong>CME<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/cc_boi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC Booklet of Information<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/meeting-cc-requirements-late\/\">Meeting CC Requirements Late<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/certificates\/\">Certificates<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/lapel-pins\/\">Lapel Pins<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/retired-status\/\">Retired Status<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">ABPath CertLink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">ABPath&#8217;s Continuing Certification Program Assessment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>ABPath CertLink<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;(ABPCL) is an online longitudinal assessment designed to support continuous learning and professional development. If you were certified in 2006 or later, you are registered for ABPCL as a part of the&nbsp;<a href=\"..\/continuing-certification\/\">Continuing Certification&nbsp;(CC) Program<\/a> although ABPCL is open to any diplomate of the American Board of Pathology (ABPath).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This will be the only option for meeting the CC Assessment requirement for maintaining certification. Meeting ABPCL<a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/abpath-certlink-requirements\/\"><strong>&nbsp;performance<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>participation<\/strong>&nbsp;requirements <\/a>will satisfy the&nbsp;Assessment requirement for all certifications registered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"container-border\">If you are completing a fellowship you must participate in ABPath CertLink and submit your two-year CC Reporting form per the <a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/cc_boi\/\">CC Booklet of Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>ABPCL status and all other aspects of the CC Program can be found in PATHway.&nbsp;For assistance or questions regarding ABPCL, email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:certlink@abpath.org\">certlink@abpath.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large has-lightbox\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abpath.mycertlink.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ABPCL-screen-1024x488.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1435\" style=\"width:735px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ABPCL-screen-1024x488.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ABPCL-screen-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ABPCL-screen-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ABPCL-screen-1536x732.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ABPCL-screen.jpg 1915w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a Longitudinal Assessment?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A longitudinal assessment is designed to assess an individual\u2019s knowledge over time. Answering groups of questions every three months allows the assessment to be continuous, identify knowledge gaps, promote educational opportunities, and allow for remediation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Using ABPCL to Meet the CC Assessment Requirement<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Diplomates should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Design their assessment to best fit their knowledge and practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A custom assessment can be created from over 30 Practice Areas. View the <a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/abpcl-practice-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ABPath CertLink\u00ae Practice Areas<\/a> and the topics covered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete the assigned ABPCL questions each quarter. If you miss three or more quarters in a two-year reporting period and they have not been approved as <a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/abpath-certlink-requirements\/#Taking-Sabbatical\">sabbaticals<\/a>, your certification status will be reported as \u201cNot participating in Continuing Certification \u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use any resources available to them while answering a question other than talking to another person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read the critique after answering a question.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agree to maintain a fair and secure assessment process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you find that you will be unable to answer questions for a quarter, you are eligible to request up to two quarters off (<a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/abpath-certlink-requirements\/#Taking-Sabbatical\">sabbaticals<\/a> \u2013 non-scored quarters) during the two-year reporting period. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:certlink@abpath.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">certlink@abpath.org<\/a> to request a sabbatical before the quarter deadline date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do I Access ABPCL<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Diplomates<\/strong>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Diplomates will be automatically registered in ABPCL after successful completion of ABPath Primary and\/or Subspecialty certification exams as a part of their enrollment in the CC Program. Look for emails in December of the year of your certification for how to get started the following January. After you begin participating, ABPCL can be accessed by logging in through the ABPath homepage or by logging in directly at <a href=\"http:\/\/abpath.mycertlink.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">abpath.mycertlink.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>New diplomates can also check out <a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/abpcl-getting-started\/\">Getting Started \u2013 ABPath CertLink<\/a> for helpful tips on how to begin answering questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Non-Time-Limited Diplomates (Lifetime certificate holders)<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> Diplomates who were certified prior to 2006 may participate in ABPCL with no jeopardy to their certification. Registration is free for Lifetime certificate holders. Please email <a href=\"mailto:certlink@abpath.org\">certlink@abpath.org<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Does ABPCL Work?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between 10-15 questions are assigned every three months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Questions may be answered at any time during a quarter. All questions do not have to be completed at the same time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any resource may be used to answer a question except speaking with another person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each question has a five-minute time limit and must be answered once started.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immediate feedback is given after answering a question including a critique explaining the answer choices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A second attempt is offered after answering a question incorrectly. ABPath encourages the use of the second attempt after reading the critique provided. This works as part of ABPCL\u2019s built-in feedback and knowledge reinforcement methods. This second attempt is for educational purposes only and does not change the original answer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For complete information please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/abpath-certlink-requirements\/\">ABPCL Requirements page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ABPCL Practice Areas &amp; Topics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/abpcl-practice-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See a complete list of ABPCL Practice Areas and Topics<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I Participate in ABPCL if I Do Not Have to Maintain My Certification?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Lifetime-diplomates\">Yes! ABPath encourages diplomates who hold lifetime certifications (Non-Time-Limited Diplomates) to answer ABPCL questions. Lifetime diplomates are also able to claim <a href=\"#Claiming-CME\">CME credit<\/a> for their participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-Time-Limited Diplomates who are interested in participating in ABPCL should email ABPath at <a href=\"mailto:certlink@abpath.org\">certlink@abpath.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container-border has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eff5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Claiming-CME\">Claiming CME Credits for ABPCL Participation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are participating in ABPath CertLink\u00ae (ABPCL), you can claim up to 4 CME credits per year for successful participation. The credits may be claimed from February to December during the year following your participation through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) in collaboration with the American Board of Pathology (ABPath). There is a $19 processing fee payable to ASCP to receive your CME credits. You do not have to be a member of ASCP to claim these credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Participation in 2024<\/strong> &#8211; Diplomates will be eligible for 1 CME credit per quarter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.ascp.org\/productlisting\/productdetail?productId=175132465\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Claim CME for ABPCL participation in 2024 through March 31, 2026.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Participation in 2025<\/strong> &#8211; A link to claim credit will be available in Feb 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/instructions-for-claiming-cme-credits-for-abpath-certlink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instructions on How to Claim your CME Credits<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/abpcl-accreditation-and-credit-designation-statements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ABPCL CME Information and Disclosure to Learners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ABPCL Questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>ABPath CertLink (ABPCL) questions are submitted by Volunteer Item Writers who are diplomates of the ABPath. Each question (item) is carefully reviewed by a medical editor and a second subject matter expert for accuracy. The ABPath CEO finalizes and approves each item before it is admitted for use in ABPCL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Contact Us<\/strong>! For assistance or questions regarding ABPCL, email <a href=\"mailto:certlink@abpath.org\">certlink@abpath.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Diplomates Reporting Assessment CME CC Booklet of Information Meeting CC Requirements Late Certificates Lapel Pins Retired Status ABPath CertLink ABPath&#8217;s Continuing Certification Program Assessment ABPath CertLink\u00ae&nbsp;(ABPCL) is an online longitudinal assessment designed to support continuous learning and professional development. 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