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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
- Develops New in Practice Career Navigation Series
- Develops webinars and resources
- Reaches out to new in practice colleagues via member-to-member emails and telephone calls
- Develops New in Practice Life Preserver
- Prefer that members are new in practice (0-5 years in practice)
- Prefer to have members from a variety of practice sizes and settings (eg, academia, private-hospital employee or practice group; small, medium or large size settings; pathologists working in an accountable care organization; pathologists in fellowships
- Willingness to discuss and share challenges and issues new in practice pathologists face
- Desire to help new in practice pathologists during this crucial time in their career
- Experience gained and new information acquired will benefit members personally in their first years of practice
- Increased knowledge of current and emerging trends/challenges in pathology practice
Commitment
| Time Commitment Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Number of face-to-face meetings | 3 |
| Length of meetings | 1.5 days |
| Typical meeting days | Saturday and Sunday |
| Meeting locations | One meeting takes place in Chicago |
| Number of conference calls | Monthly as needed |
| Hours/year of committee work required outside of meetings | Varies greatly by projects/assignments |
| Additional travel or time commitments | Chair attends all council meetings |
Latest from the New in Practice Committee
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Parenthood for New-in-Practice Pathologists: Preparing for Leave and Coming Back to Work
For those who are 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 who shared tips on retirement plans, debt repayment, and investment considerations for early career pathologists.
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Getting Hired: Professional Advice for New Pathologists
In this webinar, new in practice committee members share on how to rethink your CV, sharpen your soft skills for interviewing in a variety of practice settings, and how to gain insight from recruiters about what the ideal candidate is like.
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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 you can plan ahead and secure the best job opportunities.
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Best Practices for Error Reduction in Anatomic Pathology
Learn metrics by which to monitor anatomic pathology error rates and learn a technique that has been shown to reduce anatomic pathology error rates.