In this Issue: Membership Renewals, ICPI Residency Directory, Trainee Grants, Pathology Leadership Academy, Academic Pathology Updates and More!
   

Association of Pathology Chairs
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APC E-News: September 2021

 

In This Issue...

Membership Renewals, ICPI Residency Directory, Trainee Grants, Pathology Leadership Academy, Academic Pathology Updates and More!


Academic Pathology

Academic Pathology is APC's fully open-access, PMC-indexed, peer-reviewed journal.  Academic Pathology is moving from Sage to Elsevier and a new manuscript submission site will be launched soon. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!

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Submit a manuscript and gain international recognition for your advances in pathology education, administration, or practice.


Job Postings

Do you have a job opening at your institution? Members can share openings with their section listserv network for free as a member benefit. Job openings can also be posted directly to APC’s Career Center (Job Board), which has broad national visibility.

Post or Search for jobs at: https://careers.apcprods.org/


Listserv Networks

Guidelines: Members are expected to abide by the APC listserv policies. For more information on APC’s listservs, visit the APC website at: https://www.apcprods.org/m-lists

Best Practice: When sending messages to the listserv, please be sure to include a short signature line with at least your name, role, institution, and email address so that other members can reach you directly if needed.

Archives: To view the archive of listserv messages, log in to your member profile and access the E-lists under My Features.


Membership Updates

New Members should complete our short online New Member Inquiry Form found at: https://www.apcprods.org/m-membership

Please inform us of any changes in your departmental membership roster by sending us a message at [email protected].


 Member Profile

Members may log in to the APC website to edit their personal profiles and contact information. Once logged in, members can access exclusive APC resources.


Get Involved - Join a Committee!

Active Chair discussion on issues of common interest occurs primarily through APC's committee activities. All Chairs are invited to participate in any of APC's Committees:

NEW Committees

  • Clinical Service Leaders
  • PhD Program Leaders

If you are a Chair who is interested in joining one of the above committees, please submit your written request to the APC office at [email protected].


2021 Advocacy Priorities

APC Council approved its 2021 Advocacy Priorities, which were drafted by the Advocacy Committee in consultation with the Graduate Medical Education, Practice & Management, Research, and Undergraduate Medical Education Committees. Click here to see what APC’s Advocacy Priorities are and stayed tuned to the monthly e-News to learn more about how activities of the APC are aligning with accomplishing those goals.

Find all advocacy statements at: https://www.apcprods.org/statements 


Paths to Progress:
APC Newsletter

Paths to Progress

Reflect on a unique and challenging year by reading the 2020 Edition of the APC Annual Newsletter, Paths to Progress. Stay up to date with committee reports, Section updates, and other workgroup/task force reports in the latest edition of Paths to Progress.

Find the 2020 Edition and previous issues of Paths to Progress on APC's website at: www.apcprods.org/m-paths-to-progress.


Monthly e-News Archive

Find all previous issues of APC's Monthly e-News at:
https://www.apcprods.org/e-news


 

Important Updates from the APC:


APC 2022 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

The 2022 APC membership renewal season is now underway! All current member departments and individual membership holders were sent a notification on Monday, 9/20/2021, with instructions on how to process your membership renewal. Please direct any inquiries to [email protected].

Why Renew?

In addition to supporting the missions of education, practice, and research through APC’s educational programming, committees, sections, and working groups, your membership dues help APC to strengthen its role in advocating for academic pathology through membership in AAMC’s Government Relations Representatives group and administration of the Intersociety Pathology Council. APC also contributes to pathology workforce development through co-management of the Intersociety Council for Pathology Information (with ASIP) and fundraising for the career development programs of APC's Society of ’67. Importantly, APC maintains membership in AAMC’s Council of Faculty and Academic Societies, the Council of Medical Specialty Societies’ Organization of Program Director Associations, and is a Cooperating Society of the American Board of Pathology.

APC has a deep interest in diversity and leadership development, and in recent years created a range of programs, including the new APC Pathology Leadership Fellows program, the annual Patricia Thomas Lecture on diversity and leadership topics, and the Pathology Leadership Academy. In 2015, APC launched its flagship open access journal, Academic Pathology that is now published by Elsevier. In 2017, APC celebrated 50 years of service with the creation of the Society of ’67 as a vehicle for supporters to contribute to the legacy and vision of academic pathology through programs like the Society of ’67 Scholars, Healthcare Innovations Grants, and Open Access Publication Awards. Updates on all of APC’s activities are provided in our annual report, Paths to Progress, and in our monthly e-News.

Click here to learn more about APC Membership.

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APC'S PATHOLOGY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY RETURNS!

Designed to build and strengthen leadership skills and knowledge for current and future leaders in academic pathology, the January 2022 PLA will focus on managing change, resiliency, personal development for leadership, and interviewing skills. The PLA will be held January 15-16, 2022 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, AZ. Attendees may participate in person or remotely via Zoom. To maintain the small-group quality of past PLAs, overall attendance will be capped at 65 registrants. Please encourage your promising faculty to apply for the January 2022 PLA to develop their academic leadership potential! See complete application and program details at: https://www.apcprods.org/pla

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SOCIETY OF '67 – Pathology Trainee Project Grants in Health Services Research and Education

Encourage your trainees to apply for up to $5,000 in grant funding on research or educational projects that address issues of healthcare quality, costs, and/or access related to pathology services. More details and the online Letter of Intent application are posted at: https://www.apcprods.org/m-s67-grants. Deadline: Friday, October 8th (2:00 PM Eastern Time)

Donate to support the programs of the Society of ’67 that foster the development of academic pathology and future leaders in academic practice, education, and research. Invest in the future and legacy of academic pathology to advance and improve health care by becoming a Society of ’67 member: www.apcprods.org/societyof67. By becoming a member by October 31st, you are eligible to be nominated to serve on the Society of ’67 Board in 2022!

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ACADEMIC PATHOLOGY  Recently Published Articles

Enhancing the Pipeline of Pathologists in the United States, Wesley Y. Naritoku, MD, PhD, Mary A. Furlong, MD, MS, Barbara Knollman-Ritschel, MD, Karen L. Kaul, MD, PhD. Research Article First Published September 23, 2021: https://doi.org/10.1177/23742895211041725

Generating Discretionary Income in an Academic Department of Pathology, David N. Bailey, MD, James M. Crawford MD, PhD, Peter E. Jensen, MD, Debra G.B. Leonard, MD, PhD, Susan McCarthy, Fred Sanfilippo, MD, PhD. Research Article First Published September 23, 2021: https://doi.org/10.1177/23742895211044811

Pathology Residency Program Special Expertise Tracks Meet the Needs of an Evolving Field, Laura M. Wake, MD et al. Research Article First Published August 31, 2021: https://doi.org/10.1177/23742895211037034

The Relationship Between Medical School–Based Pathology Departments and Affiliated Forensic Pathology Training Sites, David N. Bailey, MD. Research Article First Published August 31, 2021: https://doi.org/10.1177/23742895211040208

Feasibility of an Entrustable Professional Activity for Pathology Resident Frozen Section Training, Bronwyn H. Bryant, MD. Research Article First Published August 31, 2021: https://doi.org/10.1177/23742895211041757

Click Here to view more of the latest Academic Pathology articles!

To view the entire COVID-19 Special Collection click here!

Open Access Award Program
The Society of ’67 Open Access Award Program supports early career scholarly publications by paying article processing fees for students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty. Find all Open Access Award articles on the APC website at: https://www.apcprods.org/m-s67-oa.

Donate today to support this and other Society of ’67 programs!

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UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS

UMEDS Diverse Voices Follow-Up Discussion
In response to the great enthusiasm for follow-up conversations to the UMEDS Annual Meeting session, “Diverse Voices,” the UMEDS Council has scheduled the first follow-up session for Monday, October 4, 2021, from 2:00pm-3:00pm ET via Zoom. The overall themes that will be discussed are pipeline, curricular content, learning environment and assessment. Please contribute to this important discussion by joining us at this free event for APC members!
Date: Monday, October 4, 2021

Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm (ET), 1:00pm-2:00pm (CT), 12:00pm-1:00pm (MT), 11:00am-12:00pm (PT)
Registration: Pre-Registration Required -- Click Here to Register

Discussion Group on Preparing Your Institution for Residency/Fellow Wellness
Organized by Dr. Wesley Naritoku and Dr. Katherine Scribner, Keck School of Medicine at USC, LAC+USC Medical Center

Date: Friday, November 5, 2021
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm (ET), 12:00pm-1:30pm (CT), 11:00am-12:30pm (MT), 10:00am-11:30am (PT)
Registration: Details Forthcoming

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ICPI RESIDENCY DIRECTORY – New Opportunities to Promote Other Training Programs and Events for APC Members

In 2020, APC assumed the duties of co-managing the Intersociety Council for Pathology Information (ICPI). If your department lists a program in the ICPI Residency Directory, the fee for that listing is included as a separate line item in your APC dues invoice.

NEW THIS YEAR
Departments with ICPI Residency Directory listings may add other training programs (except fellowship programs) at NO additional charge, as long as they are based in the same department. Post-sophomore fellowships, MSTP programs, PSTP programs, PhD programs, and med tech, histotech, and cytotech training programs are all now included in the ONE price of a Residency Program listing! Plus, add Residency Program Open Houses to ICPI event listings!

Want to add programs, events, or rejoin the ICPI Residency Directory?
Contact [email protected] or submit program details, event details, or listing updates to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ICPI_Website_Update

Check out the *NEW* ICPI website, which continues to evolve and improve as a resource to students and residents!

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APC 2022 SERVICE AWARDS
Nominate a Colleague by December 31, 2021

The Association of Pathology Chairs is pleased to annually honor leaders in academic pathology—past and present—with the following awards:

Click on the award links above to see each award's criteria, process, and recipients. For more information, contact the APC Office at 302-660-4940 or [email protected].

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APC 2021 ANNUAL MEETING RECORDINGS

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THANK YOU to the APC members, faculty, students, exhibitors, and other attendees who joined us to Reconnect, Engage, And, Learn at REAL APC 2021 from July 25 to 28, 2021. All Pre-Recorded Presentations are still available to view, and Live Discussion Session recordings are now available to all registrants!

Couldn’t Attend REAL APC 2021?
Meeting content is still available through APC’s 2021 Online Learning Program! Register today and get instant access to ALL meeting content including Pre-Recorded Presentations and Live Discussion Sessions. APC's 2021 Online Learning Program offers a robust amount of educational content to meet your continuing education and professional development needs! Click here for more information on registration and pricing, which includes CME for physicians who claim by next July 7, 2022.

For the latest updates and information, visit the APC website at: https://www.apcprods.org/apc-2021.

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