Charge
To recognize and meet the forensic casework needs of the pathology community; to advance forensic pathology, medicine, and science through education, provision of Survey Programs, advocacy, and other means; to serve as a liaison between the CAP and the forensic community.
This committee reports to the Council on Scientific Affairs. Find additional resources and information in the Forensic Pathology Topic Center.
Commitment
| Time Commitment Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Number of face-to-face meetings | 2 |
| Length of meetings | 1.5 days |
| Typical meeting days | Friday and Saturday |
| Meeting locations | Less than 50 miles from an airport |
| Number of conference calls | 0 |
| Hours/year of committee work required outside of meetings | Members 30+, Vice Chair 45+, Chair 75+ This includes the development and review of forensic educational case studies for the FR Program. |
| Additional travel or time commitments |
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Activities of Committee
- Contribute to the forensics program, by submitting cases and providing peer review of other proposed cases.
- Provide expertise and guidance to the nonforensic pathologist.
- Develop educational products/venues for resident training.
- Provide information/education promoting public health/wellness.
- Actively engage as spokespersons for the College on forensic and autopsy affairs.
Expertise or Experience
- Forensic pathologist certified in at least anatomic pathology and forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology
Benefits of Committee Membership
- Become more active in College business
- Opportunity to interact with the wider pathology community
- Opportunities to publish scholarly articles on forensic and autopsy pathology
- Increase awareness of pathologists and the general public regarding forensic matters
- Act as spokespersons for forensic matters for the College
Representation on Committee Beyond the CAP
The forensic pathology committee has an outbound liaison to the following organization: