ABPath is Accepting Nominations for the Diplomate Advisory Committee

Oct. 14, 2025 – The American Board of Pathology (ABPath) is currently accepting letters of interest for the Diplomate Advisory Committee (DAC). Board-certified pathologists in community practice are especially encouraged to apply.

The Diplomate Advisory Committee is composed of 12 volunteer diplomates with diverse backgrounds, specialties, and experience and is chaired by an ABPath Trustee. It advises the ABPath Board of Trustees for continuous evaluation and improvement of certification, Continuing Certification and other ABPath programs and initiatives from a diplomate’s perspective. Each member serves for three years on the Committee.

Meetings are held virtually once per quarter and last an hour. Committee members may occasionally be asked to review materials in advance of meetings for feedback purposes.

If you are interested in serving, please provide a letter of interest and CV to the attention of the Chair, Diplomate Advisory Committee, care of John@abpath.org. All materials should be submitted no later than October 31, 2025.

You can learn more about this committee and others at ABPath Committees.

About the American Board of Pathology

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, 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.