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Professional and Community Engagement Committee
Charge
- To enhance the brand of pathology and pathologists through professional development programs, services, and tools that support CAP members in demonstrating their value.
- To support connection building and effective knowledge exchange between CAP members, their patients, clinical partners, and others.
Reports to the Council on Membership and Professional Development
Roster
View a list of our Current Committee Members.
Commitment
Time Commitment Requirements | |
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Number of face-to-face meetings | 3 |
Length of meetings | 1.5 days |
Typical meeting days | Saturday and Sunday morning |
Meeting locations | The meeting is usually less than 30 miles from an airport. At least one meeting each year takes place in Chicago. |
Number of conference calls | Monthly |
Hours/year of committee work required outside of meetings | Members 24-40, Vice Chair 50-60, Chair 60-80 |
Additional travel or time commitments |
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Activities of Committee
- CAP Engaged Leadership Academy Event
- Engaged Leaders Network
- Social media activities
- Internet, Web collaboration issues
Expertise or Experience
- Willingness to speak in public and with media would be useful
- Desire to enhance the public image of pathologists and the profession
- Interest in public perception of health care issues and in communicating to public and other audiences regarding pathologists vital role in quality patient care
- Willingness to network with other pathologists and clinicians to demonstrate the value pathologists bring to health care
Benefits of Committee Membership
- Help raise and shape the image of pathologists and pathology as a profession
- Provide input into CAP Engaged Leaders Network strategic direction