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Charge
To advance the adoption of digital pathology within the CAP and to serve as a respected resource for information and education for pathologists, patients and the public on the practice and science of digital pathology.
This committee reports to the Council On Scientific Affairs. View a list of the Current Committee Members and find additional resources and information in the Digital Pathology Topic Center.
Commitment
| Time Commitment Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Number of face-to-face meetings | 2 |
| Length of meetings | 1 day |
| Typical meeting days | Saturday |
| Meeting locations | Less than 50 miles from an airport |
| Number of conference calls | None regularly planned but are scheduled as needed. |
| Hours/year of committee work required outside of meetings | Members 20-30, Vice Chair 30-40, Chair 75+ |
| Additional travel or time commitments | Attendance at CSA Leadership meeting for chair. |
Activities of Committee
- Provide scientific expertise to the CAP regarding the use of digital tools for the practice of pathology.
- Monitor new and emerging issues/practices/technologies in digital pathology that may affect CAP members.
- Provide input to the CAP regarding legislative and economic issues related to the practice of pathology with digital tools.
- Develop and support the CAP publication Digital Pathology Resource Guide.
- Review and recommend changes to the CAP Laboratory Improvement Program Checklists.
- Participate in educational programs at annual CAP meetings
Expertise or Experience
- Candidates should possess an interest in promoting the use of digital tools in practice of pathology and pathology education.
Benefits of Committee Membership
- Opportunity to meet and work with pathologists from a variety of practice settings
- Opportunity to publish materials
- Opportunity to speak at education events
- Opportunity to participate in developing recommendations for the practice of pathology