The American Board of Pathology (ABPath) promotes and contributes to the delivery of the highest quality of patient care through the practice of board-certified pathologists. Board-certified pathologists have demonstrated superior knowledge, judgment, and skills in their area of practice, as determined by nationally recognized experts. The ABPath Continuing Certification Program helps board-certified pathologists to maintain and improve their skill sets throughout their career.  Our commitment to excellence in the profession of pathology is vital to high-quality healthcare delivery, and we are proud to serve the public in this important role.

Important Dates

Nov. 28-29, 2024

Thanksgiving Holiday

The ABPath office will be closed Thursday Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 at 8am ET.


Dec. 20, 2024-Jan. 5, 2025

December Holidays

The ABPath office will close on Friday, Dec. 20 at 4pm and reopen on Monday, Jan. 6 for the holidays. We will reopen on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at 8am ET.

Jan. 13, 2024

Quarter 4 of ABPath CertLink Has Begun

Please be sure to complete all of your questions by the Jan. 13, 2025 deadline. For information on ABPath’s CC Program assessment visit https://abpath.org/assessment-abpath-certlink/

September 15, 2024 – January 15, 2025

Application/Registration Links for Spring 2025 Primary exam are available in PATHway

Application/Registration links for the Spring 2025 Primary exam are now available in PATHway. For more information on the Primary exam visit https://abpath.org/get-certified/.

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