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.

Time Commitment Requirements
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	Chair: 3 council meetings and 6-9 council conference calls Members: 5 hours when involved in special projects New Members: Complete the CAP Engaged Leadership Academy event

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