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

Dec. 16, 2024

Please note: All verifications requests received after Dec. 16, 2024 will be processed the week of Jan. 6, 2025.

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 Deadline

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/

Jan. 15, 2025

Application/Registration Links for Spring 2025 Primary exam Deadline

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/.

ABPath Announcements

  • ABPath Announces the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology as a Cooperating Society
    TAMPA, Fla., (Dec. 17, 2024) – The Trustees of the American Board of Pathology (ABPath) are pleased to announce that the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology (SCVP) has been approved as a Cooperating Society of the ABPath. The addition of SCVP as an ABPath Cooperating Society…
  • Guidelines and Key Manuscripts – Resources for Pathologists
    November 12, 2024 – We are pleased to introduce a new resource for pathologists on the ABPath website, Guidelines and Key Manuscripts. This curated collection offers essential references and guidelines across various pathology subspecialties, supporting both trainees and practicing pathologists in their studies and practice….
  • Public Comment Period Open for Content Specifications for Certification Exams
    November 7, 2024 – The American Board of Pathology (ABPath) is pleased to share the first draft of our comprehensive Content Specifications documents for public review. Many of the Member Boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties have detailed content guidance documents for residents…

Archived Announcements