New in Practice Committee

To identify, understand and address the needs, issues, wants and challenges of newly practicing pathologists in practice for one-to-ten years. To develop

Charge

To identify, understand and address the needs, issues, wants and challenges of newly practicing pathologists in practice for one-to-ten years. To develop benefits and services to facilitate the advancement of the specialty and secure pathologists’ role as the center of the patient health care team. To support pathologists in the first years of practice in recognizing and claiming their leadership role in driving the advancement of the specialty. To assist the College of American Pathologists in the recruitment, retention and engagement of the organization and the profession.

This committee reports to the Council on Membership and Professional Development. View a list of the Current Committee Members.

See the latest articles, webinars, and podcasts from the New in Practice committee.

About the New in Practice Committee

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Latest from the New-in-Practice Committee

Beyond the Microscope: Should Early-Career Pathologists Step into Operations?
Discover how getting involved in laboratory operations can help you improve workflows, build leadership skills, and shape your career as a new-in-practice pathologist.
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Parenthood for New-in-Practice Pathologists: Preparing for Leave and Coming Back to Work
For those in the process of growing your family, these tips focus on navigating new parenthood as a new-in-practice pathologist in the workforce.
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Financial Tips for New-in-Practice Pathologists
Abdul Abid, MD, a member of the New-in-Practice Committee, talks with Brian Truscott, a certified financial planner and wealth management advisor, about retirement plans, debt repayment, and investment considerations for early-career pathologists.
Listen to the podcast
Getting Hired: Professional Advice for New Pathologists
In this webinar, New-in-Practice Committee members share how to rethink your CV, sharpen your soft skills for interviewing in a variety of practice settings, and gain insight from recruiters about what makes an ideal candidate.
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Finding Your Career Fit
Learn about career progression, unique opportunities and challenges, and how to make the most of your skills and talents from pathologists in academic, industry, and private practice settings.
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Finding a Job on a J-1 Visa
Getting a job with a J-1 visa can be overwhelming, but it’s not impossible. Learn how to plan ahead and secure the best job opportunities.
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Best Practices for Error Reduction in Anatomic Pathology
Learn metrics for monitoring anatomic pathology error rates and a technique that has been shown to reduce them.
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How to Excel as a Generalist
Dr. Devin Broadwater shares his tips on how to provide the highest-quality patient care while juggling tasks and less formal training.
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Transitioning from Fellow to Attending: 7 Things I Wish I’d Known
Hindsight is 20/20. Dr. Carissa LaBoy, FCAP, shares the seven things she wishes she’d known before starting a new job and how they could have made the transition from trainee to attending easier.
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Connecting the Multidisciplinary Care Team
Hear from experienced speakers who share insights on how to reduce questions about laboratory testing and ensure treating physicians can properly interpret your reports.
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Current Committee Members

Chair

Yasmeen Mahmood Butt, MD, FCAP

Vice Chair

Neha Varshney, MD, FCAP

Member

Abdul Abid, MD, MBBS, FCAP

Katrina Collins, MD, FCAP

Carissa Laboy, MD, FCAP

Janira M Navarro-Sanchez, MD, FCAP

Jesse Sheldon, DO, FCAP

Shane David Basil Smith, MD, FCAP

Jennifer Woo, MD, FCAP

Esther Yoon, MD, FCAP

Member-J

Chinedum Ojinaka Okafor, MD, FCAP

Committee Manager

Jacqueline Glanton