Charge
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Committee will serve as a focal point for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI and ML) related inquiries and activities for the CAP from internal and external sources and to serve as a coordinating and triaging body for internal AI and ML cross-council priorities.
This committee reports to the Council on Informatics and Pathology Innovation. View a list of the Current Committee Members.
Commitment
| Time Commitment Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Number of face-to-face meetings | 4 |
| Length of meetings | Full day (1.5 days; virtual in 2021) |
| Number of conference calls | TBD |
| Number of virtual meetings | TBD |
| Hours/year of committee work required outside of meetings | Chair and Vice Chair: 80-85 hours per year |
| Members: 45-55 hours per year | |
Activities of Committee
- Creation and maintenance of an AI strategy
- Serve as the coordinating entity for council and committee AI and ML activities
- Serve as a consultant to councils and committees in relation to AI-related projects and programs
- Provide subject matter expertise to councils and committees in the creation of laboratory standards and related products for AI
- Collaborate with Advocacy, the Council on Government and Professional Affairs (CGPA) and other appropriate councils and committees to ensure coordination of discussions with regulatory agencies (such as the FDA)
- Collaborate with industry to foster value-add partnerships and validate AI systems and use cases
- Work with staff organization and appropriate councils/committees, including CGPA as appropriate, to coordinate discussions with non-government organizations (eg, ACR, Digital Pathology Association, Alliance for Digital Pathology, specialty professional organizations)
Expertise or Experience
- Familiarity and practical experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Familiarity with the needs of councils and/or committees developing AI and ML programs and services
- Experience in Informatics and Data Science concepts
- Exposure to emerging AI and ML trends and concepts; relevant applications withing the practice of pathology are a plus
- Understanding of the CAP enterprise strategy, CAP business and functional strategies, OPEN goals, and performance objectives
Benefits of Committee Membership
- Be the voice of members – share experience challenges and ideas for innovation and improvements
- Be a part of the discussion for setting the foundation for AI for the next generation of pathologists and members