Professional and Community Engagement Committee

Charge

To deliver programs, services and tools to support pathologists’ in demonstrating value through self advocacy within their practices, institutions, communities and at the state and national levels.
To advance effective knowledge exchange among pathologists and with their patients, professional colleagues and others to secure the future for pathologists and their specialty.

Time Commitment Requirements
Number of face-to-face meetings	2
Length of meetings	1.5 days
Typical meeting days	Saturday and Sunday
Meeting locations	The meeting is in various locations throughout the country, usually within 30 miles of the airport.
Number of conference calls	One conference call in-between the two face-to-face meetings
Hours/year of committee work required outside of meetings	Members 24-40, Chair 60-80
Additional travel or time commitments	Three council meetings for chair Complete CAP Engaged Leaders Academy, new committee members

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
Interest in public service projects
Willingness to network with other pathologists and clinicians to demonstrate the value pathologists bring to health care

Help raise and shape the image of pathologists and pathology as a profession
Contribute articles to NewsPath for online publication and/or mentor NewsPath authors
Learn about and participate in the College’s See, Test, and Treat program
Provide input into CAP Engaged Leaders Network strategic direction