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President-Elect Qihui “Jim” Zhai, MD, FCAP, presented the CAP’s latest advocacy and professional initiatives during the New York State Society of Pathology (NYSSP) annual meeting on June 14 in Niagara Falls, New York.
Dr. Zhai highlighted how the CAP partners with state societies to advance advocacy at national and local levels.
- He addressed issues such as the future of AI in pathology, threats to pathologists’ scope of practice, and private insurance challenges.
- Dr. Zhai also reaffirmed his commitment to supporting state societies during his upcoming presidency.
Big picture: CAP leaders regularly travel to state pathology society meetings across the country to share insights on national issues, reinforce advocacy efforts, and strengthen relationships with state leaders.
- These visits ensure that the CAP remains closely connected to local challenges and priorities facing pathologists.
NYSSP President Humayun Kamal Islam, MD, PhD, FCAP, opened the meeting, followed by Vice President Louis K. Sussman, MD, FCAP, who led a session on how pathologists can engage in local efforts. Both emphasized the important role state societies play in shaping advocacy at all levels.
Go deeper: Explore the CAP’s State Pathology Societies resources.