{"id":8880,"date":"2025-07-14T17:39:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T17:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abpath.org\/?page_id=8880"},"modified":"2025-09-11T16:59:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T16:59:47","slug":"tdac-interest-form","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abpath.org\/tdac-interest-form\/","title":{"rendered":"TDAC and ABPCL Item Writer Interest Form"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

TDAC and ABPCL Item Writer Interest Form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The American Board of Pathology (ABPath) invites board-certified pathologists in good standing to express interest in two opportunities for contributing to our mission:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udd8b\ufe0f Test Development & Advisory Committees<\/strong> (TDACs)<\/strong> for Certification Exams or ABPath CertLink<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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The American Board of Pathology (ABPath) has Test Development and Advisory Committees (TDACs) across the various disciplines of pathology. These committees are composed of ABPath Trustees and other highly-accomplished board-certified pathologists and physicians who are recognized experts in their fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The TDACs play a critical role in developing examination content, updating Board-related materials (e.g., Content Specifications), and advising the Board on subject-matter issues. We invite qualified ABPath board-certified pathologists in good standing to express their interest in serving on a committee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udd8b\ufe0f ABPath CertLink\u00ae (ABPCL) Item Writing Committee<\/strong> –New!<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The ABPath CertLink\u00ae (ABPCL) Item Writing Committee is composed of individuals who have well-honed diagnostic skills and are staying abreast with the rapid changes that are occurring in their areas of pathology and laboratory medicine. The ABPath CertLink\u00ae (ABPCL) Item Writing Committee accepts applications from outstanding early career pathologists, as well as seasoned pathologists. Members of this committee write questions for ABPath CertLink, the online longitudinal assessment for Continuing Certification, which used in the ABPath nationwide Continuing Certification program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Please review the expectations and complete the form below to be considered for one of the committees. Submissions will be reviewed and kept on file for future openings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Expectations<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Expectations of TDAC Members<\/summary>
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Applicants must be ABPath-certified and in good standing. They should be recognized subject matter experts in the appropriate field and have no conflicts of interest with other certifying bodies or contribute to examination preparation courses. Appointments are made annually and prior to the year of service. Members may serve a maximum of six years unless otherwise approved by the TDAC Chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The primary role of a TDAC member is to create the highest quality examination questions (items) for ABPath certification exams or ABPath CertLink. This includes writing new questions and participating in the review and refinement of submitted items during committee meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TDAC members are expected to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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