Charge
Be the resource for those who practice cytopathology by providing educational programs for interlaboratory comparison of nongynecological and gynecological cytopathology; field-validated, federally approved proficiency testing in gynecologic cytology; federally approved proficiency testing for analytes tested on cytology specimens; a framework for quality assurance and performance improvement; educational opportunities for cytopathology practice, and information on technical advances in cytopathology.
This committee reports to the Council on Scientific Affairs. View a list of the Current Committee Members.
Cytopathology Resources
Visit the Topic Center to view PAP/NGC submission forms and journal archives cytopathology topic center.
Commitment
| Time Commitment Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Number of face-to-face meetings | Expectation is to attend 3 of 4 meetings in person and a 5th meeting is optional |
| Length of meetings | 3.5 days |
| Typical meeting days | Thursday through noon Sunday |
| Typical meeting calendar | Third week of January, April, July, October, and December (optional) |
| Meeting locations | Meetings are usually less than 50 miles from an airport. 2 meetings per year take place in Chicago. |
| Hours/year of committee work required outside of meetings | Members 60+, Vice Chair 80+, Chair 100+ |
| Additional travel or time commitments |
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Activities of Committee
- Act as subject matter experts to the College of American Pathologist regarding issues and practice of cytopathology
- Monitor new and emerging issues/practices/technologies in cytopathology practice that may impact CAP members
- Collaborate with appropriate professional organizations (eg, organizations which current and/or former committee members are officers and hold leadership positions, the Cytopathology Education and Technology Consortium (CETC), and/or the American Society of Cytopathology)
- Contribute to continuing education of members and support the CAP programs:
- Contribute slides (including clinical history and biopsy results) for the PAP programs
- Contribute slides (including clinical history, references, and images) for the NGC programs
- Prepare new cases and discussions for the cytopathology online programs (NGC, FNA, and TICP)
- Review evaluations and responses to the glass slide and online programs
- Contribute to CAP publications (Cytopathology In Focus feature in CAP TODAY and ARCHIVES OF PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE manuscripts)
- Participate in educational programs at annual CAP meetings
- Review and make recommendations regarding CAP cytopathology checklists and provide other expertise as needed
Expertise or Experience
- Board certification in cytopathology preferred but not required
- Interest in promoting excellence in cytopathology practice
- Ability to communicate with nonsubspecialists about cytopathology
- Representation from various types of pathology practices (academic, community, government, etc.)
Benefits of Committee Membership
- Opportunity to publish materials
- Opportunity to network within cytopathology/pathology community
- Opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cytopathology
Representation on Committee Beyond the CAP
- 1 Liaison with American Society of Cytopathology
- 1 with Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- 1 with Liaison from Cytopathology Education and Technology Consortium