{"id":9237,"date":"2025-09-12T14:08:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T14:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abpath.org\/?p=9237"},"modified":"2026-01-23T19:01:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T19:01:27","slug":"abpath-seeks-volunteers-for-abpcl-item-writing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abpath.org\/2025\/09\/abpath-seeks-volunteers-for-abpcl-item-writing\/","title":{"rendered":"ABPath Seeks Qualified Volunteers for New ABPath CertLink Item Writing Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2309\" height=\"1299\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4641\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/crop-0-0-2309-1299-0-iStock-1442146932.jpg\" style=\"object-position:55% 52%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"55% 52%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/crop-0-0-2309-1299-0-iStock-1442146932.jpg 2309w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/crop-0-0-2309-1299-0-iStock-1442146932-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/crop-0-0-2309-1299-0-iStock-1442146932-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/crop-0-0-2309-1299-0-iStock-1442146932-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/crop-0-0-2309-1299-0-iStock-1442146932-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/crop-0-0-2309-1299-0-iStock-1442146932-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2309px) 100vw, 2309px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ABPath Seeks Qualified Volunteers for New ABPath CertLink Item Writing Committee<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ABPCL-logo_final-1024x168.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9257\" style=\"width:373px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ABPCL-logo_final-1024x168.png 1024w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ABPCL-logo_final-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ABPCL-logo_final-768x126.png 768w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ABPCL-logo_final-1536x251.png 1536w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ABPCL-logo_final-2048x335.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 12, 2025) &#8211; 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\u00ae (ABPCL) Item Writing Committee accepts applications from outstanding early career pathologists, as well as seasoned pathologists.<\/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>About the Opportunity<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of January 2026, we are still looking for subject matter experts in the following Practice Areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Infectious Disease<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Microbiology<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pulmonary; Mediastinum<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urinary Tract, Kidney<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"soft-line\">\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" 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:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:95%\">\n<p>Selected committee members will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete item writing training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop assessment items that meet ABPath&#8217;s rigorous standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in virtual meetings and training sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit required assignments on schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in ABPath CertLink, the online longitudinal assessment platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help identify emerging terminology, guidelines, and protocols in the field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" 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:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:95%\">\n<p>Applicants must be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Board certified with the American Board of Pathology, American Board of Dermatology, or American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active participants in good standing with the Continuing Certification Program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"soft-line\">\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>Application Process<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested candidates must complete the<a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/tdac-interest-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>online application form<\/strong><\/a> and submit a current CV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the American Board of Pathology<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TAMPA, Fla. 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