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Charge
Be the resource for those who practice cytopathology by providing educational programs for interlaboratory comparison of nongynecological and gynecological cytopathology; field-validated, federally approved proficiency testing in gynecologic cytology; federally approved proficiency testing for analytes tested on cytology specimens; a framework for quality assurance and performance improvement; educational opportunities for cytopathology practice, and information on technical advances in cytopathology.
This committee reports to the Council on Scientific Affairs. View a list of the Current Committee Members.
Cytopathology Resources
Visit the Topic Center to view PAP/NGC submission forms and journal archives cytopathology topic center.
Commitment
| Time Commitment Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Number of face-to-face meetings | 4-5 |
| Length of meetings | 4-3.5 days |
| Typical meeting days | Thursday through noon Sunday |
| Typical meeting calendar | Third week of January, April, July, and October |
| Meeting locations | This meeting is usually less than 50 miles from an airport. 2 meetings per year take place in Chicago. |
| Hours/year of committee work required outside of meetings | Members 60+, Vice Chair 80+, Chair 100+ |
| Additional travel or time commitments |
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Activities of Committee
- Act as "advisors" to The CAP regarding issues and practice of cytopathology
- Monitor new and emerging issues/practices/technologies in cytopathology practice that may impact CAP members
- Serve as interface with appropriate professional organizations (eg, current and former committee members are officers and hold leadership positions in the American Society of Cytopathology, Cytopathology Education and Technology Consortium (CETC)
- Contribute to continuing education of members and support the CAP programs:
- Contribute slides (including clinical history and biopsy results) for the PAP programs
- Contribute slides (including clinical history, references, and images) for the NGC programs
- Prepare new cases and discussions and review responses for the cytopathology (NGC, FNA, and TICP) online programs
- Contribute to CAP publications (Cytopathology In Focus feature in CAP TODAY and ARCHIVES OF PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE manuscripts)
- Participate in educational programs at annual CAP meetings
- Review and make recommendations regarding CAP cytopathology checklists and provide other expertise as needed
Expertise or Experience
- Board certification in cytopathology preferred but not required
- Interest in promoting excellence in cytopathology practice
- Ability to communicate with nonsubspecialists about cytopathology
Benefits of Committee Membership
- Opportunity to publish materials
- Opportunity to speak at education events
- Opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cytopathology
Representation on Committee Beyond the CAP
- 1 Liaison from American Society of Cytopathology