RESIDENTS FORUM (RF)€¦ · Delegate Update (10:40-10:45 AM – 5 min.) Daniel C. Zedek, MD VI. CAP Foundation Resident Director (10:45-10:55 AM – 10 min.) Pages 41-44 Steven Drury,

College of American Pathologists

RESIDENTS FORUM (RF)

March 1, 2008 Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center Meeting—8:00 AM-5:00 PM 650 - 15th Street Staff Contact: Jan Glas— E-mail: [email protected] Denver, Colorado 80202 Tel: 800-323-4040 ext. 7499 Tel: 303-436-1234, Fax: 303-295-5834 On-site (cell): 262-497-5197 www.denverregency.hyatt.com

RESIDENTS FORUM SCHEDULE AND ROOM LOCATIONS Friday, February 29 8:00 PM Informal Get-Together Mineral F&G Saturday, March 1 7:00 AM Residents Forum Registration and Continental

Breakfast Centennial F&G

8:00 AM Residents Forum Call to Order Residents Forum Morning Session

Centennial F&G

11:30 AM Lunch Centennial H 12:45 PM Residents Forum Afternoon Session Centennial F&G 5:00 PM Adjournment 5:00-6:30 PM Residents Forum Reception Centennial H

WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS, AND CALL TO ORDER Jacqueline Granese, MD, Residents Forum Chair

MEETING AGENDA - MORNING TAB 1 I. Call to Order (8:00 AM)

Delegate Orientation to RF and USCAP Schedule (8:00-8:10 AM – 10 min.) Pages 1-4 Samuel K. Caughron, MD, FCAP, Immediate Past Chair

II. RF Roster Pages 5-39 III. Future of Pathology Presentation (8:10-10:10 AM)

CAP President Jared N. Schwartz, MD, PhD, FCAP John W. Turner, MD, FCAP Break (10:10-10:20 AM – 10 min.)

IV. RF Chair’s State of the Residents Forum (10:20-10:35 AM – 15 min.)

Verification of Credentials Jacqueline Granese, MD

http://www.denverregency.hyatt.com/

CAP Residents Forum March 1, 2008 Page 2


MEETING AGENDA - MORNING TAB 1 V. American Medical Association Resident and Fellow Section Page 40

Delegate Update (10:40-10:45 AM – 5 min.) Daniel C. Zedek, MD

VI. CAP Foundation Resident Director (10:45-10:55 AM – 10 min.) Pages 41-44 Steven Drury, MD Presentation of Leadership Development Awardees

VII. Update on CAP Resident Online Community (10:55-11:00 AM —5 min.)

Suzanne H. Martin, MD

VIII. Update on Standardized Pathology Fellowship Application Pages 45-56 and Draft Guidelines (11:00-11:05 AM – 5 min.) John J. Cangelosi, MD; Samuel K. Caughron, MD, FCAP

IX. Update on Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Survey (11:05-11:10 AM —5 min.)

Amanda Wehler, DO X. Update on CAP ’08 Annual Meeting Schedule (11:10-11:15 AM – 5 min.) Pages 57-58

Amanda Wehler, DO

XI. Pathologists Overseas (11:15-11:25 AM – 10 min.) Pages 59-62 Emily Bantle, MD

LUNCH—Introduce yourself!

(Centennial H—11:30-12:30 PM – 1 hr.)

Break (12:30-12:45 PM – 15 min.) MEETING AGENDA – AFTERNOON XII. Update on Fall 2007 Resolutions (12:45-1:00 PM – 15 min.) Pages 63-69

Campaign Guidelines—Sharon Bihlmeyer, MD Online Resolution Archive—Sharon Bihlmeyer, MD Competency and Certification Education Materials—Amanda Wehler, DO Resident Research Grant—Amanda Wehler, DO

XIII. Breakout Sessions (1:00-2:05 PM – 1 hr. 5 min.) Pages 70-73 XIV. Breakout Session Summaries (2:05-2:25 PM – 20 min.) XV. Actions Brainstorming and New Business (2:25-2:50 PM – 25 min.)

Break (2:50-3:00 PM – 10 min.)

CAP Residents Forum March 1, 2008 Page 3


MEETING AGENDA – AFTERNOON XVI. Town Hall Panel Discussion (3:00-4:30 PM – 1 hr. 30 min.)

Hosted by: Jared N. Schwartz, MD, PhD, FCAP College of American Pathologists President Invited Attendees: Betsy D. Bennett, MD, PhD, FCAP American Board of Pathology Executive Vice President James M. Crawford, MD, PhD, FCAP Association of Pathology Chairs Inc. President Robert D. Hoffman, MD, PhD, FCAP APC Program Directors Section Council Chair

Rebecca L. Johnson, MD, FCAP

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Residency Review Committee for Pathology Chair

Michael L. Talbert, MD, FCAP CAP Graduate Medical Education Committee Chair

FUTURE MEETINGS

September 24, 2008—CAP ’08—San Diego, California Note: Wednesday March 7, 2009—USCAP—Boston, Massachusetts Tentative October 10, 2009—CAP ’09—Washington, DC

ADJOURNMENT (5:00 PM) REFERENCE DOCUMENTS TAB 2

Residents Forum Reference Compendium Pages 1-26 Bylaws, Rules, Handbook, Delegate Apportionment and Appointments, Late and Emergency Resolution Policy

Reports from Junior Members on CAP Committees Pages 27-48 Leadership Development Articles Pages 49-62

RESIDENTS FORUM RECEPTION (Centennial H—Immediately following meeting)


Residents Forum The College of American Pathologists Residents Forum (CAP-RF) provides

representation of the Junior membership of the College to the CAP House of Delegates,

CAP Board of Governors, and the American Medical Association Resident and Fellow

Section (AMA-RFS) through its duly appointed resident delegates. The College of

American Pathologists Residents Forum provides pathology residents with a voice in

organized pathology, promotes involvement of young leaders in College activities early

in their careers and establishes a network for pathology residents in the College.

The CAP-RF addresses issues that reflect the needs and interests of CAP Junior

Members. The Residents Forum considers reports of its officers and of any committees

as deemed necessary and refers its action to the CAP Membership Council and/or the

CAP House of Delegates.

Residents Forum Executive Committee Charge

To lead and set the strategic direction of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Residents Forum activities to ensure their overall effectiveness in fulfilling the CAP vision. To provide a representative voice for all Junior Members of the College.

Residents Forum AgendaTab 1, Page 1

COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS

COMAPPT.RPT

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT LIST

2/11/2008

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Jared N Schwartz MD,PhD, FCAP (2007 - 2009)(2007)CAP President

Stephen N Bauer MD, FCAP (2007 - 2009)(2007)CAP President-Elect

Gene N Herbek MD, FCAP (2006-2009)(2006)CAP Secretary-Treasurer

Thomas M Sodeman MD, FCAP (2007-2008)(2007)CAP Immediate Past Pr

Robert L Breckenridge MD,MBA, FCAP (Second Term to

2010)

(2004)CAP Governor

Richard C. Friedberg MD, PhD, FCAP (First term to 2010)(2007)CAP Governor

Sidney A Goldblatt MD, FCAP (First Term to 2009)(2006)CAP Governor

William F. Hickey MD, FCAP (Filling Term 2007-2008)(2007)CAP Governor

Andrew E Horvath MD, FCAP (Second Term to 2009)(2003)CAP Governor

Morton H Levitt MD, FCAP (Second Term to 2010)(2004)CAP Governor

James A Robb MD, FCAP (First term to 2008)(2005)CAP Governor

Jay F Schamberg MD, FCAP (First term to 2008)(2003)CAP Governor

Paul N. Valenstein MD, FCAP (First Term to 2010)(2007)CAP Governor

Gail Habegger Vance MD, FCAP (First Term to 2009)(2005)CAP Governor

Thomas M Wheeler MD, FCAP (Second Term to 2009)(2003)CAP Governor

Louis D Wright Jr., MD, FCAP (First term to 2008)(2005)CAP Governor

Thomas Joseph Cooper Jr., MD, FCAP (House Speaker

(2006-2008))

(2005)Member

Jacqueline Granese MD (RF Chair (2007-2008))(2007)Member

John D. Milam MD, FCAP (House Vice Speaker 2006-2008)(2005)Member

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2008 Appointment Year Revised 12/27/07 kjm

Organization of Councils, Commissions, and Committees

Council on Membership and Professional Development Robert L. Breckenridge, MD, FCAP Sandra B. Grear

Member Benefits Committee C. Dean Pappas, MD, FCAP Sandra B. Grear Geoffrey Jaroch

Member Development Committee Charles L. Abbott, MD, FCAP Sandra B. Grear Geoffrey Jaroch

Practice Management Committee Edward W. Catalano, Jr., MD, FCAP Sandra B. Grear Douglas Knapman Public Affairs Committee Yvonne Hearn, MD, FCAP Sandra B. Grear Maureen Jones

NewsPath Editorial Board Caroline Leilani Valdes, MD Maureen Jones

Residents Forum

Jacqueline Granese MD Sandra B. Grear Jan Glas Geoffrey Jaroch

Council on Government and Professional Affairs Andrew E. Horvath, MD, FCAP John H. Scott

CAP Political Action Committee (PathPAC) James M. Crawford, MD, PhD, FCAP Denise J. Bell Susan Askew

Economic Affairs Committee George F. Kwass, MD, FCAP Janemarie Mulvey Pamela Johnson Federal and State Affairs Committee Richard R. Gomez, MD, FCAP Denise J. Bell Barry R. Ziman

Patient Safety and Performance Measures Committee David L. Witte, MD, PhD, FCAP Lynn P Boyd Fay Shamanski

Professional Affairs Committee

David N. Henkes, MD, FCAP Donna J. Meyer

Council on Education William F. Hickey, MD, FCAP Constance M. Filling

Curriculum Committee Eric F. Glassy, MD, FCAP Kim Kruger Publications Committee Thomas L. Williams, MD, FCAP Alfred F. Lui, MD, FCAP Constance M. Filling Caryn L. Tursky Robert McGonnagle Archives Editorial Committee

Philip T. Cagle, MD, FCAP Constance M. Filling Robert McGonnagle Graduate Medical Education Committee

Michael L. Talbert, MD, FCAP Ann Neumann

Council on Accreditation Jay F. Schamberg, MD, FCAP Marcia B. Geotsalitis

Commission on Laboratory Accreditation R. Bruce Williams, MD, FCAP Denise K. Driscoll Roxanne Schwoch

Accreditation Education Committee Francis Edward Sharkey, MD, FCAP Loretta Morrison

Checklists Committee

Stephen J. Sarewitz, MD, FCAP Karen L Peterson

Safety Committee (Ancillary to Checklists Committee) Jerry L. Harris, MD, FCAP Karen L. Peterson

Complaints Committee Walter H. Henricks, MD, FCAP Amy J. Daniels

Inspection Process Committee Gregory A. Gagnon, MD, FCAP Caroline M. Maurer

Continuous Compliance Committee

Renee R. Ellerbroek, MD, FCAP Linda A. Palicki

Accreditation Committee Robert R. Rickert, MD, FCAP Denise K. Driscoll ISO Program and Accreditation Committee

Cordelia E. Sever, MD, FCAP Kim A. Romanski Council on Scientific Affairs Thomas M. Wheeler, MD, FCAP George K. Fiedler Mary Paton Bernadine Prygrosky

Surveys Committee Washington C. Winn, Jr, MD, FCAP Mary Paton

Anatomic Pathology Cluster

Autopsy Committee John Sinard, MD, PhD, FCAP Christine Bashleben Cancer Committee Mahul B. Amin, MD, FCAP Douglas Murphy

Cytopathology Committee David C. Wilbur, MD, FCAP Lisa Fatheree Beth Williamson Forensic Pathology Committee Gregory J. Davis, MD, FCAP Jaimie Halley

Neuropathology Committee Bette K. DeMasters, MD, FCAP Annabel Dizon Surgical Pathology Committee Richard W. Brown, MD, FCAP Patricia Vasalos

Immunohistochemistry Committee (Ancillary to Surgical Pathology Committee) Patrick L. Fitzgibbons, MD, FCAP Patricia Vasalos

Histotechnology Committee (Ancillary to Surgical Pathology Committee)

Saeid Movahedi-Lankarani, MD, FCAP Jacques Mobille

Chemistry/Laboratory General Cluster

Chemistry Resource Committee Gary L. Horowitz, MD, FCAP Nataliya Polyakov

Instrumentation Committee Joan H. Howanitz, MD, FCAP Christine Ventura

Toxicology Resource Committee Barbarajean Magnani, PhD, MD, FCAP Annabel Dizon Quality Practices Committee David S. Wilkinson, MD, FCAP Christine Bashleben

Hematology Cluster

Coagulation Resource Committee Mark T. Cunningham, MD, FCAP Raymond Castillo

Diagnostic Immunology Resource Committee John L. Carey III, MD, FCAP Jaimie Halley

Hematology/Clinical Microscopy Resource Committee Robert William Novak, MD, FCAP Jennifer Shinnick

Reproductive Medicine Committee (Ancillary to Hematology/Clinical Microscopy Resource Committee) Patricia A. Devine, MD, FCAP Annabel Dizon

Point of Care Committee Cynthia Foss Bowman, MD, FCAP Sharon L. Burr Transfusion Medicine Resource Committee Katharine Appleton Downes, MD, FCAP Laurie A. Briones

Molecular Pathology and Genetics Cluster

CAP/ACMG Biochemical and Molecular Genetics Resource Committee Jeffrey A. Kant, MD, PhD, FCAP Karen A. Dorfmeyer

CAP/ACMG Cytogenetics Resource Committee Diane L. Persons, MD, FCAP Laurie Briones

Histocompatibility/Identity Testing Committee Alan M. Luger, MD, FCAP Jacques Mobille

Microbiology Resource Committee Kathleen G. Beavis, MD, FCAP Megan T. Wick Karen A. Dorfmeyer

Molecular Oncology Committee Kevin C. Halling, MD, FCAP Jill Kachin

Committees of the Board of Governors

Executive Committee Jared N. Schwartz, MD, PhD, FCAP Nicki M. Norris Sharon M. Meyer

Governance Committee Morton H. Levitt, MD, FCAP Sharon M. Meyer Pamela S. Mix

CAP Nominating Committee Paul Bachner, MD, FCAP Shannon M. Peterson Elections Oversight Committee Margaret S. Skinner, MD, FCAP Liz Cramer Constitution and Bylaws Committee E. Randy Eckert, MD, FCAP Liz Cramer Leadership Development Committee Ronald D. Workman, MD, FCAP Pamela S. Mix Tari M. McDermand

Compensation Committee Jay F. Schamberg MD, FCAP Pamela S. Mix

Finance Committee Gene N. Herbek, MD, FCAP Stephen R. Myers

Investment Subcommittee (Ancillary to Finance Committee) Andrew E. Horvath, MD, FCAP Stephen R. Myers

Information Science and Technology Committee Sidney A. Goldblatt, MD, FCAP Matthew L. Hartzman

Informatics Committee (Ancillary to Information Science and Technology Committee) Bruce A. Beckwith, MD, FCAP Jeffrey J. Korman Internet Editorial Board (Ancillary to Information Science and Technology Committee) James H. Harrison, MD, PhD, FCAP Jeannine M. Grippo

National Meeting Planning Committee Mary E. Kass, MD, FCAP Sandra B. Grear

Risk Management Committee

Andrew E. Horvath, MD, FCAP Stephen R. Myers Noel M. Adachi

SNOMED Terminology Solutions Oversight Committee Louis D. Wright Jr., MD, FCAP Kevin T. Donnelly Strategic Planning Committee Stephen N. Bauer, MD, FCAP Noel M. Adachi

Technology Assessment Committee Gregory J. Davis, MD, FCAP Noel M. Adachi • Councils and Board committees report to the Board of Governors.

• Commissions report to the councils. • Committees report to the commissions or councils above them. • Subcommittees and ancillary committees report to the standing committees

above them. • Liaison activities and ad hoc committees are not included on this list.


2008 Appointment Year Revised 12/27/07 kjm

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Archives Editorial Committee

CAP Nominating Committee

Compensation Committee

Constitution and Bylaws Committee

Council on Accreditation

COMMISSION ON LABORATORY

ACCREDITATION

Safety Committee

Council on Government and Professional Affairs

CAP Political Action Committee (PathPAC)

Economic Affairs Committee

Federal and State Affairs Committee

Patient Safety and Performance Measures

Committee

Council on Membership and Professional Development

Member Benefits Committee

Member Development Committee

Practice Management Committee

Publications Committee

Council on Scientific Affairs

ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY CLUSTER

Autopsy Committee

Cancer Committee

Cytopathology Committee

Forensic Pathology Committee

Neuropathology Committee

Surgical Pathology Committee

Immunohistochemistry Committee

Histotechnology Committee

CHEMISTRY/LABORATORY GENERAL CLUSTER

Chemistry Resource Committee

Instrumentation Committee

Quality Practices Committee

Toxicology Resource Committee

HEMATOLOGY CLUSTER

Coagulation Resource Committee

Diagnostic Immunology Resource Committee

Hematology/Clinical Microscopy Resource

Committee

Point of Care Testing Committee

Transfusion Medicine Resource Committee

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS CLUSTER

CAP/ACMG Biochemical & Molecular Genetics Resource

Committee

CAP/ACMG Cytogenetics Resource Committee

Histocompatibility/Identity Testing Committee

Microbiology Resource Committee

Molecular Oncology Committee

Elections Oversight Committee

Finance Committee

Investment Subcommittee

Information Science and Technology Committee

Informatics CommitteeInternet Editorial Board

Leadership Development Committee

Surveys Committee

RESIDENTS FORUM

Reproductive Medicine Committee

Executive Committee

Committees of the Board

National Meeting Planning Committee

Strategic Planning Committee

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

Public Affairs Committee

Risk Management Committee

Professional Affairs Committee

Graduate Medical Education Committee

Accreditation Education Committee

Checklists Committee

Complaints Committee

Inspection Process Committee

Continuous Compliance Committee

Accreditation Committee

Governance Committee

Council on Education

Curriculum Committee

Technology AssessmentCommittee

SNOMED TerminologySolutions Oversight

Committee

NewsPath Editorial Board

ISO Program and Accreditation Committee


2/11/2008 COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS

COMROR2.RPT COMMITTEE ROSTER


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Jacqueline Granese MD RF Chair 2008

Univ of Tennessee HSC

6596 Sungate Cir

Bartlett, TN 38135-

Phone: 901-448-6344 (B)

Fax: 901-448-6979

E-mail: [email protected]

Amanda Erin Wehler DO RF Vice

Chair

2008

Hershey Med Ctr

Path Dept

500 University Dr

Hershey, PA 17033-2390

Phone: 717-531-5166 (B)

Fax: 717-531-5021


Sharon K Bihlmeyer MD RF Secretary 2008

University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen

57 Riverbend Ln Unit 4

Colchester, VT 05446-

Phone: 802-847-2700 (B)

Fax: 802-847-3509


Samuel K Caughron MD RF Immediate

Past Chair

2008

Yellowstone Pathology Institute Inc

1605 Cobble Creek Trail

Billings, MT 59106-

Phone: 406-655-3226 (H)


John Joseph Cangelosi MD RF

Delegate to CAP House

2008

Univ of Texas Med Branch

Dept of Path

301 University Blvd Rte 0743

Galveston, TX 77555-

Phone: 409-645-5546 (B)


Erin J O'Sullivan MD RF Alternate to

CAP House

2008


Dept of Path Med

930 Madison Ave Fl 5

Memphis, TN 38163-0001


Daniel Clayton Zedek MD RF Delegate

to AMA-RPS

2008

Univ of North Carolina

140 W Barbee Chapel Rd Apt 107

Chapel Hill, NC 27517-8141

Phone: 919-843-1090 (B)


Keagan Hyunchul Lee MD RF Alternate

to AMA-RPS

2008

NY Presbyterian Hosp Columbia Univ Med Ctr

VC 14-239

630 W 168th St

New York, NY 10032-3725

Phone: 212-305-8533 (B)






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Suzanne Hicks Martin MD RF

Member-at-Large

2008

Univ of S Alabama Med Ctr

Dept of Path

2451 Fillingim St

Mobile, AL 36617-2293

Phone: 251-471-7790 (B)

Fax: 251-471-7784


John Joseph Cangelosi MD Junior on

Committee

2008


Dept of Path



Phone: 409-645-5546 (B)


Jacqueline Granese MD Junior on

Committee

2008


6596 Sungate Cir

Bartlett, TN 38135-

Phone: 901-448-6344 (B)

Fax: 901-448-6979


Keagan Hyunchul Lee MD Junior on

Committee

2009

NY Presbyterian Hosp Columbia Univ Med Ctr

VC 14-239

630 W 168th St

New York, NY 10032-3725

Phone: 212-305-8533 (B)


Suzanne Hicks Martin MD Junior on

Committee

2009


Dept of Path

2451 Fillingim St

Mobile, AL 36617-2293

Phone: 251-471-7790 (B)

Fax: 251-471-7784


Amanda Erin Wehler DO Junior on

Committee

2009

Hershey Med Ctr

Path Dept

500 University Dr


Phone: 717-531-5166 (B)

Fax: 717-531-5021


Daniel Clayton Zedek MD Junior on

Committee

2008

Univ of North Carolina

140 W Barbee Chapel Rd Apt 107


Phone: 919-843-1090 (B)


Robert L Breckenridge MD,MBA

Advisor

2020

MAWD Pathology Group Inc

2750 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 420

N Kansas City, MO 64116-3258

Phone: 816-241-0928 (B)

Fax: 816-936-8118






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Sandra B. Grear Staff 2020


325 Waukegan Rd

Northfield, IL 60093-2750

Phone: 847-832-7536 (B)

Fax: 847-832-8536


Jan S. Glas Staff 2020


325 Waukegan Rd


Phone: 847-832-7499 Ext: 7499 (B)

Fax: 847-832-8499


Geoffrey Jaroch Staff 2020


325 Waukegan Road


Phone: 847-832-7062 (B)

Fax: 847-832-8062


ALABAMA

Amanda D Crowe MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Alabama at Birmingham

1121 Regent Dr

Hoover, AL 35226-3070

Phone: 205-447-7289 (H)


Lorien A Forrest MD RF Delegate 2008

Trinity Medical Ctr

5414 Cottage Ln

Hoover, AL 35226-

Phone: 205-592-5336 (B)


Jeremy Wayne Henderson MD RF

Delegate

2009

UAB Hosp Labs

2293 Ascot Ln

Birmingham, AL 35216-6133

Phone: 205-402-0441 (H)


Meredith Ashley Lakey MD RF

Delegate

2008

UAB Hosp Labs

North Pavilion

Dept of Path

1802 6th Avenue S

Birmingham, AL 35249-

Phone: 205-934-3411 Ext: 2596 (B)


Meiklejohn D McKenzie DO RF

Delegate

2009

Univ of Alabama at Birmingham

3034 Belmont Dr

Moody, AL 35004-3251

Phone: 205-934-4303 (B)

Fax: 205-934-5499


Kelly Nelson Mizell MD RF Delegate 2009


Dept of Path

2451 Fillingam St

Mobile, AL 36617-

Phone: 251-450-2588 (H)


Jeremy Wayne Henderson MD Junior

on Committee

2009

UAB Hosp Labs

2293 Ascot Ln

Birmingham, AL 35216-6133

Phone: 205-402-0441 (H)






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John J Nelson MD,MPH Junior on

Committee

2009


Dept of Path

2451 Fillingim St

Mobile, AL 36617-

Phone: 251-633-2089 (H)


Christina Jackson Tatum MD Junior on

Committee

2009

Trinity Medical Ctr

522 Cliff Pl

Homewood, AL 35209-

Phone: 205-706-6491 (H)

Fax: 205-599-3736


ARIZONA

Angela Nicole Bartley MD RF Delegate 2008

Univ of Arizona Med Ctr

1500 N Campbell Ave

PO Box 245059

Tucson, AZ 85724-5059

Phone: 520-626-6830 (B)

Fax: 520-626-2521


John B Carpenter MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Arizona Med Ctr

4924 N Lovis River Way

Tucson, AZ 85718-

Phone: 520-293-7937 (H)


Bridget Barbara Eutenier MD RF

Delegate

2009

St Josephs Hosp and Med Ctr

1701 E Meadowbrook Ave Apt 334

Phoenix, AZ 85016-5112


ARKANSAS

Dan Cong Phan MD,PhD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Slot # 517

4301 W Markham St

Little Rock, AR 72205-7199

Phone: 501-405-4732 (B)


CALIFORNIA

Amy Elizabeth Alspach MD RF

Delegate

2008

LAC & USC Med Ctr

1960 Huntington Dr

South Pasadena, CA 91030-4959

Phone: 626-799-1186 (H)


Tomomi L Billings MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of California Irvine Med Ctr

Dept Of Path

101 The City Dr Bldg 10 Rm 101

Orange, CA 92868-

Phone: 808-372-0808 (B)


Suvarna S Deshmukh MD RF Delegate 2008

Univ of California Irvine Med Ctr

31 Water Lily

Irvine, CA 92606-4500

Phone: 949-743-1538 (H)


Michelle A Fajardo DO RF Delegate 2008

Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr

704 Roosevelt Rd

Redlands, CA 92374-6258

Phone: 909-558-4000 (B)

Fax: 909-558-0400






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Jennifer Bup-Jong Kum MD RF

Delegate

2009

Univ of California San Diego Med Ctr

9575 Easter Way Apt 8

San Diego, CA 92121-1954

Phone: 619-543-5585 (H)


Brian Kwok MD RF Delegate 2008

LAC & USC Med Ctr

401 S Burnside Ave Apt 11A

Los Angeles, CA 90036-5305

Phone: 323-226-7148 (B)


Jason Derek Merker MD,PhD RF

Delegate

2009

Stanford Hosp and Clinics

Dept of Path

300 Pasteur Dr # L235

Stanford, CA 94305-2297


Eric Olsen MD RF Delegate 2009

LA County/Harbor UCLA Med Ctr

Dept of Path

1000 W Carson St Box 12

Torrance, CA 90509-2910

Phone: 310-222-2241 (B)

Angie Khue-Vi Pham MD RF Delegate 2008

Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr

11234 Anderson St Rm 2516

Loma Linda, CA 92354-2871

Phone: 909-558-4094 (B)

Fax: 909-558-0400


Brian Poirier MD RF Delegate 2009

UC Davis Med Ctr

Path Bldg

4400 V St

Sacramento, CA 95817-1464

Phone: 916-734-2525 (B)

Fax: 916-734-6468


William Rogers MD RF Delegate 2009


Dept of Path

300 Pasteur Dr Rm L235

Stanford, CA 94305-

Phone: 650-725-5895 (B)

Fax: 650-725-6902


Ankur Raj Sangoi MD RF Delegate 2009


1600 Villa St Apt 379

Mountain View, CA 94041-1175


Caron Steinmetz MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of California San Diego Med Ctr

9172 Regents Rd Apt A

La Jolla, CA 92037-1446


Kerry Callahan Stevenson MD RF

Delegate

2008

LAC & USC Med Ctr

Dept of Path

1200 N State St GH Rm 2900


Phone: 323-226-7148 (B)






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Shalini Verma MD RF Delegate 2008

LAC & USC Med Ctr

1124 W 29th St #12

Los Angeles, CA 90007-

Phone: 323-226-7148 (B)


Danielle Elizabeth Westfall MD RF

Delegate

2008

Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr

667 S Detroit St Apt 105


Phone: 310-423-6601 (B)


Anna Ka-Yun Wong MD RF Delegate 2009


3042 Livonia Ave #C1

Los Angeles, CA 90034-

Phone: 310-423-6601 (B)


Cecilia C Yeung MD RF Delegate 2008

UC Davis Med Ctr

Path Dept

4400 V St

Sacramento, CA 95817-1445

Phone: 916-734-7545 (B)


Courtney Kathleen Corsaro DO Junior

on Committee

2009


14004 Palawan Way Apt 306

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292-6228

Phone: 310-423-0517 (?)


John Raymond Jalas MD,PhD Junior on

Committee

2008

Univ of California San Francisco

Dept of Path, Box 0102

505 Parnassus Ave, Rm M580

San Francisco, CA 94143-0102

Phone: 415-665-9283 (H)


Jason Derek Merker MD,PhD Junior on

Committee

2009


Dept of Path

300 Pasteur Dr # L235

Stanford, CA 94305-2297


Caroline Leilani Valdes MD Junior on

Committee

2009

LAC & USC Med Ctr

1503 S Catalina Ave

Redondo Beach, CA 90277-5204

Phone: 310-962-4637 (H)

Fax: 310-316-5300


Danielle Elizabeth Westfall MD Junior

on Committee

2009


667 S Detroit St Apt 105


Phone: 310-423-6601 (B)


COLORADO

Michael A Burson MD,PhD RF

Delegate

2009

Univ of Colorado HSC

1525 S Vaughn Cir

Aurora, CO 80012-5316

Phone: 303-632-7128 (H)






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Pamela Lynn Lyle MD RF Delegate 2009

Penrose-St. Francis Hlthcare Sys

406 E LaSalle St

Colorado Springs, CO 80907-7061

Phone: 719-776-5816 (B)


Maxwell Lawrence Smith MD RF

Delegate

2009

Univ of Colorado HSC

Dept of Path

4200 E Ninth Ave B216

Denver, CO 80262-

Phone: 720-933-0359 (B)


CONNECTICUT

Neil George Asthana MD RF Delegate 2009

Hartford Hosp

205 The Mews

Rocky Hill, CT 06067-

Phone: 860-545-5000 (B)


Barton Charles Kenney MD RF

Delegate

2008

Yale-New Haven Hosp

111 Park St

Apt 4F

New Haven, CT 06511-

Phone: 203-773-9006 (H)

Fax: 203-785-7146


Tatiana Perdomo MD RF Delegate 2009

Danbury Hosp

24 Hospital Ave

Danbury, CT 06810-6077


Hooman Henry Rashidi MD RF

Delegate

2008

Yale Univ Sch of Med

64 Nicoll St

New Haven, CT 06511-

Phone: 203-495-1662 (H)


Katharine Van Patten MD RF Delegate 2009

Yale-New Haven Hosp

29 Nash St Apt 1

New Haven, CT 06511-2615


Rhea Jeannine Birusingh MD Junior on

Committee

2009

Danbury Hosp

Dept of Path

24 Hospital Ave

Danbury, CT 06810-6077

Phone: 203-797-7000 (B)

Fax: 203-731-5343


DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Beamon Agarwal MD RF Delegate 2009

Howard Univ College of Medicine

2251 Sherman Ave NW

Apt 710 E

Washington, DC 20001-4003

Phone: 202-806-6306 (B)


Moin Ahmad MD RF Delegate 2008

MedStar-Georgetown Univ Med Ctr

758 Ivy League Ln

Rockville, MD 20850-1880

Phone: 202-784-3637 (B)

Fax: 202-687-8934






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Cynthia Marie Bruzzi MD RF Delegate 2008

George Washington Univ Med Ctr

11342 Baroque Rd

Silver Spring, MD 20901-


Shantel Hebert-Magee MD RF Delegate 2008

MedStar-Georgetown Univ Med Ctr

Basic Science Bldg

3900 Reservoir Rd NW Rm 135


Phone: 202-812-9446 (B)


Puja Kumari Puri MD RF Delegate 2008

George Washington Univ Med Ctr

3238 S Utah St

Arlington, VA 22206-

Phone: 703-989-8607 (H)

Fax: 202-994-2618


Marisa Rose Varallo MD RF Delegate 2008

Washington Hosp Ctr

3040 Idaho Ave NW Apt 613


Phone: 202-877-0866 (B)


Jessica M Short MD Junior on

Committee

2009

Walter Reed Army Med Ctr

4426 36th St S Apt A2

Arlington, VA 22206-1859

Phone: 301-782-4502 (?)


FLORIDA

Diana Marcella Cardona MD RF

Delegate

2008

Shands Hosp at Univ of FL

4813 NW 34th Place

Gainesville, FL 32606-

Phone: 352-378-1940 (H)

Fax: 352-265-0585


Crystal Palmatier Jenkins MD RF

Delegate

2008

Univ of Florida

4411 SW 34th St #203

Gainesville, FL 32608-

Phone: 352-265-0238 (B)

Fax: 352-265-6987


Rahel Mathew MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of South Florida Hosp

15210 Amberly Dr #534

Tampa, FL 33647-

Phone: 813-476-3705 (H)


Naomi Samter Montague MD RF

Delegate

2008

Jackson Memorial Hosp

1207 N Southlake Dr

Hollywood, FL 33019-1524

Phone: 305-793-7282 (H)


Elaine Marie Salazar MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Florida HSC Jacksonville

Dept of Path Box C504

655 W 8th St

Jacksonville, FL 32209-

Phone: 904-244-5517 (B)






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Jason Graham Savell MD RF Delegate 2008

Orlando Reg Med Ctr

1414 Kuhl Ave

Orlando, FL 32806-2008

Phone: 321-841-8176 (B)

Fax: 407-649-6896


Scott Schlauder MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of South Florida Hosp

Dept of Path

12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd

Tampa, FL 33612-4799

Phone: 813-210-5603 (H)


Maria Manuela Soaita MD RF Delegate 2008

Mt Sinai Med Ctr

Dept of Path and Lab Med

4300 Alton Road Ste 2400

Miami Beach, FL 33140-

Phone: 305-674-2277 (B)


Aaron Scott Wagner MD Junior on

Committee

2009

Florida Hosp Cancer Inst

1719 Grand St

Orlando, FL 32805-3615

Phone: 720-352-7247 (H)


GEORGIA

Roni J Bollag MD, PhD RF Delegate 2008

Med College of Georgia

231 Watervale Rd

Martinez, GA 30907-9004

Phone: 706-869-8551 (H)

Fax: 706-721-7781


Christopher P Larsen MD RF Delegate 2008

Emory Univ Hosp

879 Scott Cir

Decatur, GA 30033-

Phone: 404-325-9331 (H)

Fax: 404-727-2519


Shelby Dean Melton MD RF Delegate 2009

Emory Univ Hosp

Dept of Path

1364 Clifton Rd NE

Atlanta, GA 30322-1059

Phone: 404-712-8212 (B)


Stacey Lanell Smith MD RF Delegate 2008

Emory Univ Hosp

3632 Lantern Crest Cv

Scottdale, GA 30079-1896

Phone: 404-294-9449 (H)

Fax: 404-727-2519


Kyle Thomas Bradley MD Junior on

Committee

2008

Emory Univ Hosp

2221 Vistamont Dr

Decatur, GA 30033-4703

Phone: 404-728-8775 (H)

Fax: 404-727-2519


HAWAII

Rosalyn Keani Enos MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Hawaii

445 Wanaao Rd

Kailua, HI 96734-3440

Phone: 808-263-2169 (H)






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ILLINOIS

Beatrice Aguado MD RF Delegate 2009

Loyola Univ Med Ctr

2133 W Melrose St Apt 2

Chicago, IL 60618-6309


Carrie Marell Bradford DeLaGarza MD

RF Delegate

2008

Loyola Univ Med Ctr

1521 Darien Lake Dr

Darien, IL 60561-5078

Phone: 207-450-2048 (H)

Fax: 708-327-2620


Marta Helenowski MD RF Delegate 2009

Stroger Hospital of Cook County

1901 W Harrison St

Chicago, IL 60612-


Allison Taylor Howard MD RF

Delegate

2008

Rush Univ Med Ctr

720 W Gordon Ter Apt 18N



Amy Y Lin MD RF Delegate 2008

Univ of Illinois Hospital

840 S Wood St Ste 130 CSN

Chicago, IL 60612-

Phone: 312-996-7250 (B)

Fax: 312-996-7586


Alberto Locante MD RF Delegate 2008

Univ of Illinois at Chicago

Dept of Path, MC 847

1819 W Polk St


Phone: 312-996-7250 (B)


Brett Michael Mahon MD RF Delegate 2008

Rush Univ Med Ctr

5008 N Winchester Ave Apt 1W


Phone: 773-728-6935 (H)


Hilary Gwen McElligott MD RF

Delegate

2009

Northwestern Mem Hosp

Dept of Path Feinberg Pav 7-307

251 E Huron

Chicago, IL 60611-

Phone: 312-926-9475 (B)

Fax: 312-926-1700


Amanda Leigh Wilson MD RF Delegate 2008

Evanston Northwestern Hlthcare

635 Morton St

Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-3239

Phone: 847-882-8137 (H)


Debra Lyn Zynger MD RF Delegate 2008

Northwestern Univ Med School

445 E Ohio St Apt 1504

Chicago, IL 60611-

Phone: 312-467-9708 (H)

Fax: 312-926-3127






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Maria G. McIntire MD Junior on

Committee

2009

Rush Univ Med Ctr

3643 N Hoyne Ave

Chicago, IL 60618-

Phone: 773-419-5880 (H)

Fax: 312-942-4228


Talat Mehmood Nazir MBBS, DO

Junior on Committee

2009

Univ of Illinois Hospital

PO Box 804780

Chicago, IL 60680-

Phone: 516-313-4438 (H)


INDIANA

Rebecca A Marks MD RF Delegate 2009

Indiana Univ Sch of Med

4624 W Stonehaven Ln

New Palestine, IN 46163-

Phone: 317-861-6048 (H)


Crystal Rose MD RF Delegate 2009

Ball Memorial Hosp

2500 N Wheeling Ave Apt 2B

Muncie, IN 47303-1639

Phone: 765-751-2702 (B)

Fax: 765-747-4466


Angie Marie Schultz MD RF Delegate 2009

Ball Memorial Hosp

Dept of Path

2401 W Univ Ave

Muncie, IN 47303-

Phone: 765-747-3411 (B)


Jonathan Tongson MD RF Delegate 2009

Clarian Path Lab

350 W 11th St Rm 4029-2

Indianapolis, IN 46202-4108


Alden Webb MD RF Delegate 2009

Indiana Univ Med Ctr

Department of Pathology

635 Barnhill Dr MS128

Indianapolis, IN 46202-5280


Sarah L Lott MD Junior on Committee 2009

Indiana Univ Med Ctr

1020 Colony Way

Zionsville, IN 46077-1120

Phone: 765-747-3089 (B)

Fax: 765-747-4466


IOWA

Alessandra C Schmitt MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Iowa Health Care

Dept of Path

100 Medical Labs Rm 1198

Iowa City, IA 52242-1087


Matthew D Zieske MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Iowa Health Care

Dept of Path

106 MRC

Iowa City, IA 52242-1087

Phone: 319-335-9945 (B)

Fax: 319-384-8053






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KANSAS

Xiaoying Liu MD RF Delegate 2008

Kansas University Med Ctr

14440 W 122nd St

Olathe, KS 66062-6053

Phone: 913-588-1189 (B)

Fax: 913-588-8780


KENTUCKY

Lauren Frances Chiles MD RF Delegate 2008

Univ of Kentucky Hosp

4030 Tates Creek Rd #4901

Lexington, KY 40517-

Phone: 859-323-5425 (B)

Fax: 859-323-2094


Beatrice Lee MD RF Delegate 2008

Univ of Louisville Hosp

10621 Hite Creek Rd

Louisville, KY 40241-1786

Phone: 502-425-7282 (H)


Nadiya Babar Shafi MD RF Delegate 2008

Univ of Louisville Hosp

Dept of Path

530 S Jackson St

Louisville, KY 40292-

Phone: 502-562-3022 (B)


Molly M Tovar MD RF Delegate 2008

Univ of Kentucky Hosp

232 E Bell Ct

Lexington, KY 40508-

Phone: 859-552-8582 (H)


LOUISIANA

Maressa Pollen MD RF Delegate 2008

LSU HSC - Shreveport

Dept of Path

1501 Kings Hwy

Shreveport, LA 71103-4228

Phone: 318-675-4540 (B)

Fax: 318-675-4568


Matthew W Stark MD RF Delegate 2009

Tulane Univ Health Sciences Ctr

1430 Tulane Ave # Sl-79

New Orleans, LA 70112-2699

Phone: 504-988-2436 (B)

Fax: 504-842-3884


MANITOBA

Paul Matthew Wawryko MD RF

Delegate

2009

Health Sci Ctr

257 Harvard Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R3M 0-1


MARYLAND

Priya Banerjee MD RF Delegate 2008

Johns Hopkins Hosp

4006 Deepwood Rd

Baltimore, MD 21218-1403

Phone: 410-955-3980 (B)






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Ashlie L Burkart MD RF Delegate 2008

Univ of Pennsylvania Med Ctr

Dept of Path

3400 Spruce St

Philadelphia, PA 19104-

Phone: 410-955-3980 (B)

Fax: 410-614-9011


Emily Maambo MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Maryland Med Ctr

22 S Greene St

Anatomic Pathology Nbw69



Haresh Mani MD RF Delegate 2008

Natl Inst of Hlth

10 Center Dr Rm 2N212

Bethesda, MD 20892-0001


Summer L Nugent MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Maryland Med Ctr

Dept of Path

22 S Greene St


Phone: 410-328-5525 (B)

Fax: 410-328-5508


MASSACHUSETTS

Melissa Arabadjief MD RF Delegate 2009

Baystate Med Ctr

Dept of Path

759 Chestnut St

Springfield, MA 01199-0001

Phone: 413-794-4500 (B)


Johanna Lucero Baran MD RF Delegate 2009

Massachusetts Gen Hosp

1 Emerson Pl Apt 9F

Boston, MA 02114-2209


Adriana Dionigi Corben MD RF

Delegate

2008


197 8th St Apt 732

Boston, MA 02129-4234

Phone: 617-724-1407 (B)

Fax: 617-726-7474


Rachel E Factor MD RF Delegate 2009

Brigham & Women's Hosp

Dept of Path

Amory 3

75 Francis St

Boston, MA 02115-6110

Phone: 617-732-7510 (B)


Alton Brad Farris III, MD RF Delegate 2008


1 Emerson Pl Apt 2Q

Boston, MA 02114-2203

Phone: 617-724-1407 (B)

Fax: 617-726-7474


Michelle Marie Monnin MD RF

Delegate

2009

Berkshire Health Systems

725 North St

Pittsfield, MA 01201-4124

Phone: 413-447-2000 Ext: 3805 (B)






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Robert Michael Najarian MD RF

Delegate

2009

Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr

1067A Beacon St

Brookline, MA 02446-5610

Phone: 617-667-5960 (B)


Pushkar A Phadke MD, PhD RF

Delegate

2009

Tufts New England Med Ctr

184 Brooks St

Medford, MA 02155-2341

Phone: 205-251-1925 (H)


Rema A Rao MD RF Delegate 2009


169 Monsignor O'Brien Apt 215

Cambridge, MA 02141-1255


Michael Herbert Roehrl MD RF

Delegate

2009


Dept of Path

55 Fruit St

Boston, MA 02114-2696


Jason Frank Schmidt MD RF Delegate 2009


89 Mason Ter Apt 3

Brookline, MA 02446-2608

Phone: 617-732-7510 (H)


Dariusz Robert Stachurski MD RF

Delegate

2008

Lifespan Laboratory

Dept of Path

593 Eddy St APC-12

Providence, RI 02903-

Phone: 401-444-2780 (B)


Bethany J Tierno MD RF Delegate 2009

Boston Med Ctr

12 Winter St

Saugus, MA 01906-1612

Phone: 617-414-5311 (B)


Poonam Vohra MD RF Delegate 2008

UMass Mem Hlth Care

55 Lake Ave N

Worcester, MA 01655-

Phone: 508-856-6221 (B)


Yihong Wang MD,PhD RF Delegate 2008

Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr

330 Brookline Ave

Boston, MA 02215-5491

Phone: 617-667-4344 (B)


Michael R Zur MD RF Delegate 2009

Baystate Med Ctr

405 Fairway Village

Leeds, MA 01053-

Phone: 315-317-0523 (H)






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Patricia Ann-Ramaley Brunker MD,PhD

Junior on Committee

2008


Dept of Path

75 Francis St

Boston, MA 02115-6106

Phone: 617-732-7510 (B)

Fax: 617-277-9015


Paul N Staats MD Junior on Committee 2009


17 Bowdoin St Apt 5BC

Boston, MA 02114-4216

Phone: 617-670-9291 (H)

Fax: 617-726-7474


MICHIGAN

Muhamad Almiski MD RF Delegate 2009

Wayne State Univ

15425 Miller St Atp 1

Oak Park, MI 48237-

Phone: 313-745-8555 (B)


Ilke Nalbantoglu Asan MD RF Delegate 2008

St John Hosp and Med Ctr

Dept Of Path

CCB-Subbasement

22101 Moross Rd

Detroit, MI 48236-2172

Phone: 313-343-3520 (B)

Fax: 313-881-4727


Mohammad Raoufi MD RF Delegate 2008

Henry Ford Health System

Dept of Path

2799 W Grand Blvd

Detroit, MI 48202-

Phone: 313-916-4027 (B)

Fax: 313-916-2385


Alma Ruth Reyes MD RF Delegate 2009

William Beaumont Hosp

3111 N Wilson Ave

Royal Oak, MI 48073-

Phone: 248-898-1256 (B)

Fax: 248-898-1257


Leo A Niemeier MD Junior on

Committee

2008

Henry Ford Health System

Dept. of Pathology

2799 W Grand Blvd

Detroit, MI 48202-2689

Phone: 313-916-7938 (B)

Fax: 313-916-2385


MINNESOTA

David Keith Durnick MD RF Delegate 2008

Mayo Clinic

200 1st St SW

Rochester, MN 55905-0002

Phone: 507-284-2511 (B)






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Min Yi Ngae MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Minnesota Med Ctr, Fairview

Dept of Path & Lab Med

420 Delaware St SE

MMC 609

Minneapolis, MN 55455-

Phone: 612-626-8133 (B)


Kandelaria M Rumilla MD RF Delegate 2008

Mayo Clinic

200 1st St SW


Phone: 507-271-4639 (B)

Fax: 507-284-3875


Lori J Ryan MD, MPH RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Minnesota Med Ctr, Fairview

5431 Brewer Ln

Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076-6000


Jena Catherine Berg MD Junior on

Committee

2009

Mayo Clinic

Dept of Pathology

200 First St SW

Rochester, MN 55905-

Phone: 507-286-7430 (H)


Stuart Edwin Hauser Cameron MD

Junior on Committee

2008

Hennepin County Med Ctr

Path Dept - PL

701 Park Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55415-

Phone: 612-873-6026 (B)


Bobbi S Pritt MD Junior on Committee 2009

Mayo Clinic

200 First St SW


Phone: 507-538-1456 (B)


MISSISSIPPI

Jonathan F Koehler MD RF Delegate 2008

Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr

113 Arbor Cv

Clinton, MS 39056-5751

Phone: 601-925-1298 (H)


Mary Virginia Moore Medical Student

Section

2010


2500 N State St

Jackson, MS 39216-


Laura Marie Robinson Medical Student

Section

2008


301 Long Leaf

Flowood, MS 39232-


Stephen Keith Smith Medical Student

Section

2010


1000 Briarwood Dr

Clinton, MS 39056-






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Melissa Wilson Tucker MD Medical

Student Section

2010

Univ of Florida COM Jacksonville

12731 Black Angus Dr

Jacksonville, FL 32226-5840


Mary Alissa Willis Medical Student

Section

2010


1808 Belmont St

Jackson, MS 39202-


MISSOURI

Emily Ann Bantle MD RF Delegate 2008

Barnes Jewish Hosp

275 Union Blvd

Apt 406

St Louis, MO 63108-

Phone: 314-362-0101 (B)

Fax: 314-362-8950


Joshua Dominique Gapp MD RF

Delegate

2008

St. Louis University Hospital

Dept of Path

1402 S Grand

St. Louis, MO 63103-

Phone: 314-577-8782 (B)

Fax: 314-268-5120


Raja M Gidwani MD RF Delegate 2008

Truman Med Ctr

Main Lab

2301 Holmes St

Kansas City, MO 64108-

Phone: 816-841-9470 (H)


Smita Krishnamurthy MD RF Delegate 2009

Barnes Jewish Hosp

18 S Kingshighway Blvd

Apt 3L

St Louis, MO 63108-

Phone: 937-367-6891 (H)


Allison Elaine Lisle MD RF Delegate 2008

Univ of Missouri Healthcare

M263 Medical Sci Bldg

Columbia, MO 65212-0001

Phone: 573-882-1320 (B)


Ji Lu MD RF Delegate 2009

Washington Univ Sch of Med

4949 W Pine Blvd Apt 5A

St Louis, MO 63108-1473

Phone: 314-362-0127 (B)


Ronald Miick MD RF Delegate 2008

Univ of Missouri Hosp

Dept of Path and Anatomic Sciences

MSB Room M263 DC055.07

1 Hospital Dr


Phone: 573-882-1201 (B)


Christine Nelsen MD RF Delegate 2009

St. Louis University Hospital

Dept of Path

Box 15250

3635 Vista at Grand Blvd

St Louis, MO 63110-0250






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Michelle Leigh Ehrlich Powers MD RF

Delegate

2008

Washington Univ Sch of Med

262 Vivaron Ave

St Charles, MO 63303-4213

Phone: 636-925-3196 (H)


Paul Jacob McGowan MD Junior on

Committee

2008

Univ of Missouri Healthcare

3816 Woods Edge Rd


Phone: 573-882-3014 (B)

Fax: 573-884-4612


NEBRASKA

Bari Elizabeth Fritz MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr

Dept of Pathology

983135 Nebraska Medical Ctr

Omaha, NE 68198-3135


Kyle David Perry MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr

Dept of Path

983135 Nebraska Med Ctr

Omaha, NE 68198-3135

Phone: 402-559-7674 (B)


Pamela Sue Ulmer DO RF Delegate 2009

Creighton Univ Med Ctr

601 N 30th St

Omaha, NE 68131-2137

Phone: 402-449-4630 (B)


Shane Kevin Kohl MD Junior on

Committee

2008

Univ of Washington Med Ctr

Dept of Path

1959 NE Pacific St Box 56100

Seattle, WA 98195-6100

Phone: 206-598-4933 (B)


NEW HAMPSHIRE

Robert H Byrd MD RF Delegate 2008

Dartmouth Hitchcock Med Ctr

2132 Route 113

East Thetford, VT 05043-

Phone: 802-785-4617 (H)


Laura Justine Tafe MD RF Delegate 2009

Dartmouth Hitchcock Med Ctr

Dept of Path

1 Med Ctr Dr

Lebanon, NH 03756-0001

Phone: 603-650-8512 (B)


NEW JERSEY

Asima Arslan MD RF Delegate 2008

Robert Wood Johnson Univ Hosp

72 John Blaw Dr

Skillman, NJ 08558-2376

Phone: 732-235-8121 (B)


Steven Drury MD RF Delegate 2009

St Barnabas Med Ctr

333 Bloomfield Ave Apt 4

Verona, NJ 07044-

Phone: 973-239-2494 (H)






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Naver A Sarkissian MD,PhD RF

Delegate

2009

St Barnabas Med Ctr

4 Varick Way

Roseland, NJ 07068-3730

Phone: 973-322-5760 (H)

Fax: 973-322-5564


Naver A Sarkissian MD,PhD Junior on

Committee

2009

St Barnabas Med Ctr

4 Varick Way

Roseland, NJ 07068-3730

Phone: 973-322-5760 (H)

Fax: 973-322-5564


NEW MEXICO

Jeffrey Todd Bunning MD RF Delegate 2008

Univ of New Mexico Sch of Med

Dept of Path SOM

2211 Lomas Blvd

Albuquerque, NM 87106-7106

Phone: 505-272-3619 (B)

Fax: 505-272-8391


Arand D Pierce MD RF Delegate 2008

Univ of New Mexico HSC

1004 Bryn Mawr Dr NE


Phone: 505-480-8028 (H)


Jarrod Lawrence Adcock Medical

Student Section

2010


Dept of Path

1 University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM 87106-


Amy Marie Babb Medical Student

Section

2010


801 Locust Pl NE Apt 2150



Cheri A Blacksten Medical Student

Section

2010


PO Box 54

Placitas, NM 87043-


Katie Forman Medical Student Section 2010


1521 Princeton NE



Michaela Culp Haney Medical Student

Section

2010


1108-A Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE



Kara Dawn Martinez Medical Student

Section

2010


360 Shirk LN SW



David Brian Meredith Medical Student

Section

2010

Univ of New Mexico Sch of Med

7320 Tolleson Ave NW







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Jennifer Lynn Pincus Medical Student

Section

2010


1040 Talang St NW



Zachary Charles Wilson Medical

Student Section

2010


9105 Haines Ave NE



NEW YORK

Alice J Briones DO RF Delegate 2008

Univ of Rochester Med Ctr

1027 Rousseau Dr

Webster, NY 14580-4123

Phone: 585-273-4580 (B)

Fax: 585-273-1027


Yingbei Chen MD,PhD RF Delegate 2009

New York Presbyterian Hosp - Cornell Campus

525 E 68th St # St-103

New York, NY 10021-4870

Phone: 212-746-2832 (B)


David C de Vinck DO RF Delegate 2009

New York Presb Hosp/Columbia Presb Ctr

630 W 168th St VC14-239

New York, NY 10032-3725


Chandrani Ghosh Dasgupta MD RF

Delegate

2009

New York Med College

Dept of Path

95 Grasslands Rd # PMB-626

Valhalla, NY 10595-

Phone: 914-493-6258 (B)

Fax: 914-493-1145


Abha Goyal MD RF Delegate 2009

Long Island Jewish Med Ctr

181 Warner Ave

Roslyn Hts, NY 11577-1027

Phone: 713-500-5295 (B)

Fax: 713-500-0730


Renata Antunes Joffe MD RF Delegate 2008


Dept of Pathology

VC 14th Flr, 239

630 W 168th St

New York, NY 10032-


Robert John Lin MD RF Delegate 2009

Mount Sinai Med Ctr

Dept of Path

One Gustave L Levy Pl

New York, NY 10029-

Phone: 212-706-8639 (H)


Michael Steven McLemore MD RF

Delegate

2009

Montefiore Med Ctr

121 30th St

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-2033

Phone: 718-904-2947 (B)






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Nadia Nikolaeva Naumova MD RF

Delegate

2008

St Luke's Roosevelt Hosp Ctr

515 W 59th St Apt 32K

New York, NY 10019-1035

Phone: 212-464-8129 (H)


Ihsane Ouansafi MD RF Delegate 2009

Long Island Jewish Med Ctr

Path Dept

270-05 76th Ave

New Hyde Pk, NY 11040-1496

Phone: 718-470-3078 (B)

Fax: 718-347-4866


Ji-Weon Park MD RF Delegate 2008

Stony Brook Univ Hosp

Dept of Path LV2

State Univ of NY at Stony Brook

Stony Brook, NY 11794-7025


Kausha Patel MBBS RF Delegate 2008

Stony Brook Univ Hosp

Dept of Path

2 Level Rm 766

Stony Brook, NY 11794-0001

Phone: 631-444-2803 (B)


Brian Thomas Pavlovitz MD RF

Delegate

2008

SUNY Upstate Med Univ

7733 Fireside Dr.

Liverpool, NY 13090-

Phone: 315-622-2571 (H)


Jennifer Gore Pryor MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Rochester Med Ctr

601 Elmwood Ave Box 626

Rochester, NY 14612-

Phone: 585-273-3389 (B)


Ali Amjad Rizvi MBBS RF Delegate 2008

SUNY Health Science Ctr - Buffalo

16 Slate Crk Dr #2

Cheektowaga, NY 14227-

Phone: 716-656-9586 (H)

Fax: 716-859-1853


Kara Ilene Storck MD RF Delegate 2009

Montefiore Med Ctr

Dept of Path

111 E 210th St

Bronx, NY 10467-

Phone: 718-904-2947 (B)


Berrin Ustun MD RF Delegate 2009

Lenox Hill Hosp

100 E 77th St

New York, NY 10021-1850


Ronald P Walsh Jr., MD RF Delegate 2008

Winthrop Univ Hosp

377 First St Apt 1S

Mineola, NY 11501-3601

Phone: 516-663-4560 (B)






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Brad Wasserman MD RF Delegate 2008

Mount Sinai Med Ctr

Dept of Path

1 Gustave L Levy Pl

New York, NY 10029-

Phone: 212-659-8181 (B)

Fax: 212-348-7556


Yong Hannah Wen MD RF Delegate 2009

New York Univ Med Ctr

564 1st Apt 18X

New York, NY 10016-

Phone: 917-401-1473 (B)


Gengsheng Yu MD,PhD RF Delegate 2008

Buffalo General Hosp

Dept of Path

100 High St

Buffalo, NY 14203-1126

Phone: 716-859-2140 (B)


Woojin Matthew Yu MD RF Delegate 2009


630 W 168th St # VC14-2

New York, NY 10032-3725

Phone: 949-632-1791 (B)

Fax: 212-305-2301


Jena Auerbach DO Junior on

Committee

2009

Montefiore Med Ctr

111 E 210th St C410

Bronx, NY 10467-

Phone: 718-920-6573 (B)

Fax: 718-547-8349


Victor Borisovich Brodsky MD Junior

on Committee

2009

Mount Sinai Med Ctr

2785 Ocean Pkwy Apt 2B

Brooklyn, NY 11235-7822

Phone: 646-322-4648 (H)


Darcy Broughel DO Junior on

Committee

2009

Montefiore Med Ctr

Dept of Surg Path (N4)

111 E 210th St

Bronx, NY 10467-2401

Phone: 718-920-6573 (B)


Anne A Igbokwe MD Junior on

Committee

2008

SUNY Downstate Med Ctr

210 E 39th St 1st Fl

Brooklyn, NY 11203-2905

Phone: 718-245-5375 (B)

Fax: 718-245-4168


NORTH CAROLINA

Alexander J Finn MD,PhD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

2120 Sprunt Ave

Durham, NC 27705-3254

Phone: 919-966-4676 (B)

Fax: 919-966-6718


Krystal B Johnson MD RF Delegate 2009

Duke Univ Med Ctr

Dept of Path

PO Box 3712

Durham, NC 27710-

Phone: 919-684-2969 (B)






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Andrew Laramore MD RF Delegate 2009

UNC Health Care System

Path & Lab Med

Brinkhous-Bullitt Bldg CB# 7525


Phone: 919-843-1090 (B)


Cyrus Koresh Manavi MD RF Delegate 2009

Wake Forest Univ Baptist Med Ctr

4508 Vernon Farms Blvd

Kernersville, NC 27284-


Gina M Murray MD RF Delegate 2009

Pitt County Memorial Hosp

2541 Memorial Dr

Greenville, NC 27834-


Amy Carol Parsons MD RF Delegate 2009


129 Stanton Dr

Winston Salem, NC 27106-3628

Phone: 336-716-4312 (H)


Elizabeth Nunnery Pavlisko MD RF

Delegate

2009

Duke Univ Med Ctr

PO Box 3712

Durham, NC 27710-0001


Lawrence Williams III, MD RF

Delegate

2009

Pitt County Memorial Hosp

Dept of Path

600 Moye Blvd 5S-10

Greenville, NC 27834-4354


Kenneth Emory Youens MD RF

Delegate

2008

Duke Univ Med Ctr

8 Banneret Pl

Durham, NC 27713-2041

Phone: 919-699-2194 (H)

Fax: 866-817-6463


Yorke Douglas Young MD RF Delegate 2009


5120 Walden Ridge Dr

Winston Salem, NC 27127-

Phone: 336-764-0207 (H)


Frank Schneider MD Junior on

Committee

2009

Duke Univ Med Ctr

Dept of Path

M209 Davison Bldg

Durham, NC 27710-

Phone: 919-684-2070 (B)

Fax: 919-684-2070


Kenneth Emory Youens MD Junior on

Committee

2009

Duke Univ Med Ctr

8 Banneret Pl

Durham, NC 27713-2041

Phone: 919-699-2194 (H)

Fax: 866-817-6463






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NOVA SCOTIA

Tsu-Yee Joseph Lee MD,PhD RF

Delegate

2009

Dalhousie Univ Med School

Dept of Anat Path

7th Fl, DJ Mackenzie Bldg

5788 University Ave

Halifax, NS B3H 2-9

Phone: 902-425-7880 (H)


OHIO

Elizabeth Anne Douglas MD RF

Delegate

2009

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

7460 Brenel Dr

Mentor, OH 44060-7248


Kimberly A Eickholt MD RF Delegate 2009

Summa Health System-Akron

Dept of Path

525 E Market St

Akron, OH 44309-2090


Jack S Moskowitz DO RF Delegate 2008

Western Reserve Care System

310 Dunn Dr

Girard, OH 44420-

Phone: 614-403-2189 (H)


Ziad Peerwani MD RF Delegate 2008


5545 Landover Ct

Parma, OH 44134-2046

Phone: 216-398-5669 (H)


Amber Angela Petrolla MD RF

Delegate

2008

Univ Hosp of Cleveland

Dept of Path

11100 Euclid Ave

Cleveland, OH 44106-5000

Phone: 216-844-1817 (B)

Fax: 216-844-3910


Tricia Lee Pua MD,MBA RF Delegate 2008


Div of Path and Lab Med

9500 Euclid Ave L21

Cleveland, OH 44195-

Phone: 330-581-3579 (H)

Fax: 216-445-9535


Rachel Miceli Sheridan MD RF

Delegate

2008

Univ of Cincinnati Med Ctr

6643 Michael Dr

Cincinnati, OH 45243-2020

Phone: 513-558-4500 (B)

Fax: 513-558-2289


Jeffrey M Uchin MD RF Delegate 2009


9500 Euclid Ave # L25


Phone: 216-445-6206 (B)

Fax: 216-445-9535






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Christina Marie Wojewoda MD RF

Delegate

2009


Inst Of Path Library

11100 Euclid Ave Rm B-39


Phone: 216-844-1000 Ext: 27106 (B)


Jianhong Zhou MD RF Delegate 2008

MetroHealth Med Ctr

18079 Brick Mill Run

Strongsville, OH 44136-7111

Phone: 216-778-7800 (B)

Fax: 440-239-7744


Sarah E Gibson MD Junior on

Committee

2009


3910 Bushnell Rd

University Hghts, OH 44118-3114

Phone: 216-320-1604 (H)

Fax: 216-445-3707


Margret Dorothee Oethinger MD,PhD

Junior on Committee

2008


Dept of Clin Path

9500 Euclid Ave L40


Phone: 216-444-6519 (B)

Fax: 216-445-6984


Amber Angela Petrolla MD Junior on

Committee

2009


Dept of Path

11100 Euclid Ave


Phone: 216-844-1817 (B)

Fax: 216-844-3910


Tricia Lee Pua MD,MBA Junior on

Committee

2009


Div of Path and Lab Med

9500 Euclid Ave L21


Phone: 330-581-3579 (H)

Fax: 216-445-9535


OKLAHOMA

Alex John MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Oklahoma

Dept of Path-Bio Med Sci Bldg

940 Staton L Young Blvd

Oklahoma City, OK 73104-

Phone: 405-271-2031 (B)


George Pirumyan MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Oklahoma

1925 Napa Valley Rd

Edmond, OK 73013-2985

Phone: 818-601-2962 (H)






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George Pirumyan MD Junior on

Committee

2008

Univ of Oklahoma

1925 Napa Valley Rd

Edmond, OK 73013-2985

Phone: 818-601-2962 (H)


ONTARIO

Itrat Tahira Ahmed MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Ottawa

Dept of Path

451 Smyth Rd

Ottawa, ON K1H 8-5


Kristopher Shannon Cunningham

MD,PhD RF Delegate

2008

Univ of Toronto

12-1385 Lakeshore Rd W

Mississauga, ON L5J 4-6

Phone: 416-978-7535 (B)

Fax: 416-978-7361


Andrea Grin MD RF Delegate 2008

Univ of Toronto

7 King St E Apt 1001

Toronto, ON M5C 3-5

Phone: 416-363-5619 (H)


Marosh Manduch MD RF Delegate 2008

Kingston General Hosp

250 Nelson St

Kingston, ON K7K 4-7

Phone: 613-549-0356 (H)


OREGON

Thomas William Palmrose MD RF

Delegate

2009

Oregon Health & Science Univ

2519 NW Third Ter

Gresham, OR 97030-5283

Phone: 503-494-8276 (B)

Fax: 503-494-2025


Sandra Linne White MD RF Delegate 2008

Oregon Health & Science Univ

Dept of Path

Mail Code L113

3181 S Sam Jackson Park Rd

Portland, OR 97201-3098

Phone: 503-494-8276 (B)


Miriam Natalie Grunkemeier MD

Junior on Committee

2009

2065 NW Miller Rd #518

Portland, OR 97229-

Phone: 503-764-9426 (H)


Jennifer Laudadio MD Junior on

Committee

2008



Medical Center Boulevard

Winston-Salem, NC 27157-

Phone: 336-716-2623 (B)

Fax: 336-716-7595






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PENNSYLVANIA

Skylar Ted Alsop MD RF Delegate 2009

Hershey Med Ctr

105 Merlin Dr

Hummelstown, PA 17036-

Phone: 717-919-8393 (H)


Ibrahim Batal MD RF Delegate 2009

UPMC Presbyterian

Dept of Path

200 Lothrop St C901 PUH

Pittsburgh, PA 15213-

Phone: 412-648-2699 (B)


Alessandro Bombonati MD RF

Delegate

2009

Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp

Dept of Path

285 Main 10th St Bldg 132

Philadelphia, PA 19107-4998


Steven Catinchi MD RF Delegate 2009

Conemaugh Valley Mem Hosp

Dept of Path

1086 Franklin St

Johnstown, PA 15905-

Phone: 787-688-8360 (H)


Ryan Fortna MD,PhD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Pennsylvania Med Ctr

Dept of Path

3400 Spruce St


Phone: 215-662-6523 (B)

Fax: 215-614-1856


Joshua Lloyd MD RF Delegate 2009


340 Media Station Rd Apt C314

Media, PA 19063-

Phone: 215-955-5060 (B)

Fax: 215-923-1969


Sarah Marie Share MD RF Delegate 2009

Allegheny Gen Hosp

Dept of Path

320 E North Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 15212-9986

Phone: 412-231-2418 (H)


Matthew John Tortora MD RF Delegate 2008

Hershey Med Ctr

104 Hallmark N



Gina Marie Zanchelli-Astran DO RF

Delegate

2008

Pennsylvania Hosp

4 Candlewyck Way

Cherry Hill, NJ 08003-

Phone: 215-829-3544 (B)

Fax: 215-829-7564


AnnaMarie Lao Carley MD Junior on

Committee

2008

The University Hospital

1987 Long Lake Rd

New Brighton, MN 55112-

Phone: 651-269-6430 (H)






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Marianne Hamel MD,PhD Junior on

Committee

2009


1000 Walnut St Apt #1913


Phone: 215-925-7340 (H)

Fax: 215-923-1969


Enrico Guanzon Castillo Medical

Student Section

2010

Univ of Pittsburgh Med Ctr

4614 5th Ave

Apt 502



Zachary Martin Franco PhD Medical

Student Section

2010


5440 Fifth Ave Apt 6



Liang I Kang Medical Student Section 2010


3955 Bigelow Blvd Apt 702



Rebecca Judith Leeman Medical

Student Section

2010


825 Morewood Ave

#G8



Thomas Joseph McDonald Medical

Student Section

2010


11666 Corinth Cir

Fountain Valley, CA 92708-


Joan Margaret Striebel Medical Student

Section

2010

University of Pittsburgh

6958 Reynolds St



David Sherwood Wheeler Medical

Student Section

2010


School of Med

W 1345 Biomed Sci Tower



PUERTO RICO

Juan Carlos Santa MD RF Delegate 2008

Univ of Puerto Rico

PMB Ste 395

#90 Ave Rio Hondo

Bayamon, PR 00961-

Phone: 787-777-3535 Ext: 6804 (B)

Fax: 787-777-3835


QUEBEC

Delphine Desy MD RF Delegate 2009

Universite De Montreal

4101 Northcliffe

Montreal, QC H4A 3-2

Phone: 514-343-6314 (B)

Fax: 514-343-5755






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Shachar Sade MD RF Delegate 2009

McGill Univ Hlth Ctr

1745 Cedar #112

Montreal, QC H3G 1-7

Phone: 514-398-7192 (B)

Fax: 514-398-7446


Khurram Sher MD RF Delegate 2008

McGill Univ Hlth Ctr

3775 University St

Montreal, QC H3A 2-4


RHODE ISLAND

Katherine Teresa Sciandra MD RF

Delegate

2009

Brown Univ

38 Hope St

Providence, RI 02903-4453

Phone: 401-274-3700 (B)


Brody J Winn MD RF Delegate 2009

Brown Univ

112 Keene St Apt 1

Providence, RI 02906-2219


SOUTH CAROLINA

Kevin Drake Branch MD RF Delegate 2009

Med Univ of S Carolina

332 Fern House Walk

Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-7841

Phone: 843-860-8740 (H)


Carl L Buckner MD RF Delegate 2009


4088 Babbitt St

Charleston, SC 29414-

Phone: 843-792-4212 (B)


Paul Eberts MD RF Delegate 2009



PO Box 250908

165 Ashley Ave Ste 309

Charleston, SC 29425-0701


Bruno F. Dantas MD Junior on

Committee

2008


1329 Pinnacle Ln


Phone: 843-819-5929 (H)

Fax: 843-792-8974


Kelly L Rose MD Junior on Committee 2008


165 Ashley Ave Ste 309

Suite 309


Phone: 843-792-3121 (B)

Fax: 843-792-3537


Deborah Vinson Spencer MD Junior on

Committee

2009


6240 Old Point Rd Apt C-15

Hanahan, SC 29406-2114

Phone: 843-792-2123 (B)






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SOUTH DAKOTA

Kevin L Tyler DO RF Delegate 2008

LCM Pathologists, PC

PO Box 5134

Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5134

Phone: 605-333-1730 (B)

Fax: 605-333-1966


TENNESSEE

Jason Warren Barnes MD RF Delegate 2008

Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr

912 B Caruthers Ave

Nashville, TN 37204-

Phone: 615-343-4882 (B)


Laurel Elayne Fohn MD,PhD RF

Delegate

2009


1924 Amacher Dr

Nashville, TN 37212-4902

Phone: 615-343-4882 (B)

Fax: 615-343-7023


Megan Kielt Kressin MD RF Delegate 2008


Dept of Path

4605 The Vanderbilt Clinic


Phone: 615-343-4882 (B)

Fax: 615-343-8420


Christopher Joseph Morgan DO RF

Delegate

2008



930 Madison Ave 5th Flr

Memphis, TN 38163-

Phone: 901-448-6300 (B)


Amber Lea Patton DO RF Delegate 2008

Univ of Tennessee Med Ctr Knoxville

1924 Alcoa Hwy

Knoxville, TN 37920-

Phone: 865-544-9080 (B)

Fax: 865-544-6866


Michael Wayne Rentz MD RF Delegate 2008

East Tennessee State Univ

408 Warren Rd

Piney Flats, TN 37686-


Andre Christopher Thompson MD RF

Delegate

2008


4638 Molsonwood Dr

Bartlett, TN 38135-

Phone: 901-448-6300 (?)


Megan Kielt Kressin MD Junior on

Committee

2009


Dept of Path

4605 The Vanderbilt Clinic


Phone: 615-343-4882 (B)

Fax: 615-343-8420






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Amanda Catherine Mullins MD Junior

on Committee

2009


Pathology-5th Flr

930 Madison Ave

Memphis, TN 38103-

Phone: 901-448-6300 (B)


TEXAS

Rania A Abadeer MD RF Delegate 2008

Univ of Texas Med Ctr-Houston

Dept of Path

6431 Fannin St MSB 2120

Houston, TX 77030-

Phone: 281-389-4880 (H)


Erin Ananda Barnhart MD RF Delegate 2008




Phone: 409-772-5540 (B)


Jennifer Olivia Black MD RF Delegate 2008

Baylor College of Medicine

739 E 12th St

Houston, TX 77008-7123

Phone: 832-659-0043 (H)


Agata Monika Bogusz MD,PhD RF

Delegate

2008

Parkland Mem Hosp

Dept of Path

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Dallas, TX 75235-

Phone: 214-645-6313 (B)

Fax: 214-645-6315


Teresa Duran MD RF Delegate 2009

UTHSC at San Antonio


7703 Floyd Curl Drive Mail Code 7750

San Antonio, TX 78229-3900


Kyle L Eskue MD RF Delegate 2009


301 University Blvd

Galveston, TX 77550-0743

Phone: 409-772-2870 (B)


Carlo Gavino MD RF Delegate 2008

UT Southwestern Med Ctr

2505 Shupe Ct

Irving, TX 75060-

Phone: 214-435-8013 (H)


Elizabeth Lee Gilmore DO RF Delegate 2009

Texas Tech Univ HSC

Dept Of Path

3601 4th St, Stop 8115

Lubbock, TX 79430-8115

Phone: 806-743-2544 (B)


Melissa Stanton Hovanetz MD RF

Delegate

2009


Dept of Path

6431 Fannin, MSB 2102

Houston, TX 77025-

Phone: 713-500-5296 (B)






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Matthew Alton Martin MD RF Delegate 2008


24502 Wine Rose Path


Phone: 210-698-0962 (H)

Fax: 210-567-6729


Jamie Rae Mings MD RF Delegate 2008

Scott and White Memorial Hosp

2801 S 31st St

Temple, TX 76502-

Phone: 254-724-2111 Ext: 4242 (B)


Willmar Davison Patino-Cadavid MD

RF Delegate

2008


Dept of Path

5201 Harry Hines Blvd

Dallas, TX 75235-

Phone: 817-849-1522 (H)


Martin P Powers MD RF Delegate 2008

The Methodist Hospital

Dept of Path

6565 Fannin Main 227

Houston, TX 77030-

Phone: 713-441-4477 (B)


Michelle E Rodriguez MD RF Delegate 2009


5638 Allendale Rd

Houston, TX 77017-6314

Phone: 713-943-3240 (H)


Daniel Gustavo Rosen MD RF Delegate 2009


Dept of Path

One Baylor Plaza

Houston, TX 77030-

Phone: 713-798-5840 (B)

Fax: 713-798-3665


Jennifer Robbin Rushton MD RF

Delegate

2009


7575 Cambridge St #103

Houston, TX 77054-

Phone: 832-971-4420 (H)

Fax: 713-798-3665


Rebecca Anne Sager MD RF Delegate 2009

Baylor Univ Med Ctr

15088 Delaney Ln

Forney, TX 75126-7575

Phone: 972-564-4457 (H)


Sara Shalin MD RF Delegate 2009



One Baylor Plaza

Houston, TX 77030-


Gregory Alan Stancel MD RF Delegate 2008


3977 N O Connor Rd

Irving, TX 75062-

Phone: 214-786-2240 (B)






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Zhiqiang Brad Wang MD,PhD RF

Delegate

2008

The Methodist Hospital

Dept of Path

6565 Fannin B154

Houston, TX 77030-

Phone: 713-441-1485 (B)


Jeffrey Lyman Christal MD Junior on

Committee

2009


406 Senna Trl


Phone: 210-858-4000 (B)

Fax: 210-567-6729


Matthew Alton Martin MD Junior on

Committee

2009


24502 Wine Rose Path


Phone: 210-698-0962 (H)

Fax: 210-567-6729


Jennifer Robbin Rushton MD Junior on

Committee

2009


7575 Cambridge St #103

Houston, TX 77054-

Phone: 832-971-4420 (H)

Fax: 713-798-3665


US AIR FORCE

Gabriella Cardoza-Favarato MD RF

Delegate

2009

Wilford Hall Med Ctr

9803 Kerrville St



US ARMY

Margaret Abuzeid MD RF Delegate 2009

Wilford Hall Med Ctr

29362 Grand Coteau Dr

Boerne, TX 78015-4507


Daniel Conrad Hagen DO RF Delegate 2008

Madigan Army Med Ctr

2614 Farmer Way SE

Olympia, WA 98501-

Phone: 360-956-3694 (H)


George T Leonard Jr., MD,PhD RF

Delegate

2009

National Capital Consortium

10820 Douglas Ave

Silver Spring, MD 20902-

Phone: 240-423-0843 (H)


US NAVY

Elizabeth Anne Kuhls MD RF Delegate 2008

Naval Med Ctr-San Diego

550 Camino De La Reina Unit 116

San Diego, CA 92108-3122

Phone: 619-532-9229 (H)

Fax: 619-532-9403






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UTAH

Heather Mary Carney MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Utah Hlth Sci Ctr

857 Ramona Ave

Salt Lake City, UT 84105-3215


Silvia Skripenova MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Utah Med Ctr

1212 E 500 S Apt 2

Salt Lake City, UT 84102-3223


VERMONT

Phuong Le MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Vermont College of Med

Dept of Path

111 Colchester Ave

Burlington, VT 05401-1473


Kathleen McCubbin MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Vermont College of Med

Dept of Pathology

111 Colchester Ave

Burlington, VT 05401-1473


VIRGINIA

William A Kanner MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Virginia Health System

Dept of Path

Box 800214

Charlottesville, VA 22908-0214


Katherine Kimmelshue MD RF

Delegate

2009

VCU Health System

Dept of Path

PO Box 980662

1101 E Marshall St

Richmond, VA 23298-0662

Phone: 804-827-0561 (B)


Yasmin I Lutterbie MD RF Delegate 2009

Univ of Virginia Hlth Sci Ctr

PO Box 123

Palmyra, VA 22963-


Emerald O'Sullivan-Mejia MD RF

Delegate

2009

VCU Health System

7384 Beulah Church Rd

Mechanicsville, VA 23111-6428


John Christopher Lavelle MD Junior on

Committee

2009

Univ of Virginia Hlth Sci Ctr

Dept of Path

Box 800214

Charlottesville, VA 22908-0214

Phone: 434-982-1018 (B)

Fax: 434-982-6130


WASHINGTON

Sandra Dawn Bohling MD RF Delegate 2009


5901 Roosevelt Way NE Apt 306


Phone: 206-523-1541 (H)






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Paul S Furmanczyk MD RF Delegate 2009


1222 Lakeview Blvd E Apt 3


Phone: 425-261-3636 (B)

Fax: 425-261-3650


Erin Elyse Grimm MD RF Delegate 2008


6519 35th Ave NE

Apt 303

Seattle, WA 98115-

Phone: 206-598-6400 (B)


Erin Elyse Grimm MD Junior on

Committee

2009


6519 35th Ave NE

Apt 303

Seattle, WA 98115-

Phone: 206-598-6400 (B)


WEST VIRGINIA

Ryan Hershey Livengood MD RF

Delegate

2008

West Virginia Univ HSC

RCB Hlth Sciences Ctr

Dept of Path

PO Box 9203

Morgantown, WV 26506-9203

Phone: 304-293-1610 (B)


WISCONSIN

Philip J Quann MD RF Delegate 2008

Univ of Wisconsin Hosp & Clinics

322 Redruth Dr

Dodgeville, WI 53533-2206

Phone: 608-438-8880 (H)


Regina Bane Van Buren MD RF

Delegate

2008

Univ of Wisconsin Hosp & Clinics

5227 Snapdragon Trl

Fitchburg, WI 53711-7643

Phone: 608-263-8808 (B)

Fax: 608-863-1568



College of American Pathologists Junior Member Report

Delegate to the AMA Residents Forum Recent Meeting November 8-13, 2007

Honolulu, HI

Submitted by: Daniel Zedek, MD E-mail Address: [email protected]

• Reinstatement of Economic Hardship Loan Deferment: This late resolution asked that the AMA make it a legislative priority to reinstate the economic hardship deferment qualification criterion for residents, known as the “20/220 pathway” that 67% of residents use to defer medical student loan debt during residency. This is in response to the recent passage of a bill in Congress that had sweeping student loan changes, most of which were good, but with the unfortunate consequence of ending this 20/220 pathway that 67% of residents used to defer their loan payments. The AMA acted quickly to give a temporary halt of the implementation of the bill until February 2008 and is currently helping with a senate bill that would reinstate this 20/220 pathway for residents. This was the biggest issue at this year’s AMA Residents and Fellows Section.

• Loss of status following maternity leave during residency training: This resolution asked that the AMA oppose requiring residents to repeat an entire year of training when returning to work following a leave that qualifies under the federal Family Medical Leave Act (such as maternity or sick leave) and that the AMA urge the American Board of Medical Specialties to be in compliance with the Family Medical Leave Act. This resolution was based on the fact that some programs in some specialties require people taking maternity leave to repeat a full year of training rather than just the 6 weeks or so of leave that they took. The programs justify this by saying that their specialty board may require this. Thus, the AMA Residents Forum thought that this should be investigated and should work with the ABMS to stop this practice.

• Monitoring at home call implementation by residency programs: This resolution asks the AMA to look at the whole issue of changing previous in house call rotations (such as MICU call) to at home call rotations to get around the 80 hour work week regulations and to oppose this practice. This is based on the testimony that there are now residency programs where residents take such call as MICU or SICU call from home where they are up all night on the phone but it doesn’t count toward their 80-hour work week! The AMA is opposed to this and is going to ask the ACGME to investigate this further.


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Deadline February 1, 2008

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■ CAP Foundation Advanced Training Grants for CAP JuniorMembers support education in any advanced science, technique, ortechnology. Grants for an elective rotation may be up to $2,000/monthand can be awarded for training opportunities of multiple days up to 3months. Funding is provided by provided by Abbott Molecular and USLABS.

How Do I Apply?For more information on how to apply and application guidelines for aCAP Foundation grant, visit http://foundation.cap.org, email [email protected], or call 800-323-4040 ext. 7324. An application must becompleted in its entirety and postmarked by the date of theapplication deadline to be considered.

Grant Eligibility Requirements■ Pathology residents and those doing fellowships are eligible toapply for the Advanced Training Grants, Leadership DevelopmentGrants, all Conference Travel Grants for Informatics, InformaticsScholarship, Telepathology Grant, Futurescape Conference Grantsand Scholars Research Fellowships. CAP Junior Membership isrequired and available at no charge.

▼ All pathologists (residents, practicing, and emeritus) are eligible toapply for Rippey Grants Quality Assurance and Humanitarian Grants.CAP Membership is required.

2008Grant Deadlines

Grant Descriptions and Deadlines

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CAP Foundation Futurescape Conference Series II

Transforming Pathology: Emerging

technology driving practice innovation

June 6-8, 2008 Westin O’Hare, Rosemont, IL

REGISTER TODAY!

This year’s Futurescape Conference takes a closer look at pathology’s exciting transformation and provides strategies for reinvention and renewal of pathologists and their practices. Register today so you can be part of this exciting meeting. Hear how to harness technology to keep your skills and practice aligned with and head of rapidly advancing healthcare and patient delivery environments. Attendees will: a

• Hear a keynote address from Jason Hwang, MBA, MD, co-author of the new book on disruptive innovation in healthcare.

• Learn how pioneering and driving forces of change in personalized medicine, the biomarker race, and industry will affect you during your lifetime.

• See demonstration of how pathologists’ are expanding their toolkits to deal with molecular imaging and diagnostics.

• Become aware of real-world practical applications – how the early adopter pathologists are succeeding and what are they doing now that will soon become mainstream.

Market forces are indicating the end of the microscope -- what should pathologists do? This conference is the place for you to help us define our future. Registration is available on-line (http://futurescape.cap.org), fax (847-832-8324) or mail to Futurescape Conference, 325 Waukegan Road, Northfield, IL 60093.

Friday, June 6

6:00 – 8:00 pm Reception and Exhibits

Saturday, June 7 Setting the Stage for Change

7:00 – 8:00 am Continental Breakfast and Exhibits

8:00 am Welcome and Introductory Comments Mary E. Kass, MD, FCAP President, CAP Foundation

8:15 am Keynote Address: Diagnosing the Disease: An Examination of the Future of Healthcare through the Lenses of Disruptive Innovation

Jason Hwang, MBA, MD

9:00 am Transforming Pathology: The Ingredients for Change – a Chef’s Husband’s View

Jared N. Schwartz, MD, PhD, FCAP, President, CAP Presbyterian Healthcare

9:30 am System Approach to the Practice of Pathology: A New Role for the Pathologist

Jose Costa, MD, FCAP Yale University School of Medicine

10:00 – 10:30 am Beverage Break & Exhibits

Personalized Medicine & the Biomarker Race

10:30 am Personalized Medicine and Pathology: Friend or Foe?

Mara Aspinall, President Genzyme Genetics

11:00 am Biomarkers in Anatomic Pathology: Adding value to diagnosis

Jennifer Hunt, MD, MEd, FCAP Cleveland Clinic Foundation

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James Versalovic, MD, FCAP Texas Children's Hospital

12:00 – 1:30 pm Lunch Break & Exhibits

Beyond the Microscope: The Expanded Tool Kit

1:30 pm The Future of Diagnostic Imaging: Radiology-Pathology Convergence – In Your Lifetime?

John E. Tomaszewski, MD University of Pennsylvania Hospital

2:00 pm Medical Imaging Workstations - What's Missing and What's Coming (How to avoid $1+M mistakes)

Michael W. Vannier, MD University of Chicago Medical Center

2:30 pm Biomarkers in Anatomic Pathology: Adding value to diagnosis

C. Carl Jaffe, MD, FACC National Institutes of Health, NCI

3:00 – 3:30 pm Beverage Break & Exhibits

Industry Perspective

3:30 pm Panel: Corporate innovation as an Engine for Change Brief Presentations by Each Participant Followed by a Panel Discussion

Moderator: Bruce Friedman, MD, FCAP Participants:

Michael Montalto, PhD (GE) David Okrongly (Siemens) Dirk Soenksen (Aperio)

4:45 – 5:00 pm Discussion & Closing Remarks Mary E. Kass, MD, FCAP

5:00 – 6:00 pm Reception & Exhibits

Sunday, June 8 Creating Value: Real World Practical Applications

7:00 – 7:30 am Continental Breakfast & Exhibits

7:30 am Introductory Comments Mary E. Kass, MD, FCAP

7:45 am Morphogenomics and Morphoproteomics: A Role for Anatomic Pathology in Personalized Medicine

Robert E. Brown, MD, FCAP University of TX-Houston Med. School

8:15 am Risks and Rewards of Pathology Innovation: Billion Dollar Bets

Ronald Weinstein, MD, FCAP University of Arizona Medical Center

8:45 am Pathology and Radiology beyond looking at pictures

King Li, MD The Methodist Hospital

9:15 – 9:45 am Beverage Break & Exhibits

9:45 am Infusion Centers: Opportunities For Financial And Personal Success

Ronnie Garner, MD, FCAP Presbyterian/Tricore

10:15 am Practice Evolution: Decentralized Computer-Assisted IHC Image Analysis

Liron Pantanowitz, MD, FCAP and Richard Friedberg, MD, PhD, FCAP Baystate Health

10:45 am Re-engineered workflow in the AP Laboratory: Costs and Benefits

Erin Grimm, MD, and Rodney Schmidt, MD University of Washington Med. Center

11:15am The Role of Pathologists in the Era of Personalized Medicine

Eric Walk, MD Ventana Medical Systems

11:45 am Concluding Remarks Mary E. Kass, MD, FCAP

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Pathologists, laboratory medicine professionals, and industry and business professionals related to the specialty are invited to explore pathology’s future and consider the transformation that lies ahead for the specialty. This consensus conference is designed for forward-thinking decision-makers. Attend this conference to learn how to harness technology to keep your skills and practice aligned with and ahead of a rapidly advancing health care environment. For additional information, contact 800-323-4040, ext. 7740.

All persons attending this non-CME meeting must be registered. ADVANCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 16, 2008

[ ] CAP Member Registration $375 [ ] Resident Registration $125 [ ] Non-CAP Members (pathologists, [ ] Laboratorians (medical technologists, other physicians, industry) $500 managers, administrators) $375

First Name Last Name Suffix Medical Institution or Business Name Address Address City State Zip Daytime Phone E-mail Please indicate any special needs: Charge my VISA MasterCard AMEX Card Number Exp. Date Name Printed on Card (if different from above) Signature ZIP Code of Billing Address

Fax registration forms with credit card payments to 847-832-8749 or email to [email protected]. Make checks payable to CAP Foundation and mail with registration form to 325 Waukegan Road, Northfield,

IL 60093. Visit http://futurescape.cap.org for meeting schedule and hotel details. E-mail questions to [email protected] or call 800-323-4040 ext 7740.

Transforming Pathology:

Emerging Technology Driving Practice Innovation

Westin O’Hare Hotel

June 6 - 8, 2008


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College of American Pathologists Residents Forum

Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowships Applicant Name Last name First Middle

Fellowship Type This application is being made for a fellowship in (please check one):

Blood banking/Transfusion medicine Breast pathology

Chemistry Cytopathology

Dermatopathology Diagnostic immunology

Forensic pathology Gastrointestinal pathology

Genitourinary pathology Gynecologic pathology

Hematopathology Medical microbiology

Molecular genetic pathology Neuropathology

Pathology informatics Pediatric pathology

Pulmonary/Mediastinal pathology Renal pathology

Soft tissue/Bone pathology Surgical/Oncologic pathology

Other, please specify:

Start date Finish date Training period for which applying: Personal Data

Other names used:

Present Address Street City State ZIP / Postal code

Permanent Address Street City State ZIP / Postal code

Telephone Home Work Mobile Fax

E-mail:

Date of birth: Place of birth:

Citizenship: Social Security Number:

Please affix a recent passport-sized photo here.

If submitting electronically,

include a recent passport-style photo in .JPG format with the

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Education

(Mo/Yr) (Mo/Yr) (Undergraduate School) (Major) (Degree)

to (Mo/Yr) (Mo/Yr) (Graduate School, if applicable) (Degree)

to (Mo/Yr) (Mo/Yr) (Medical School) (Degree)

to (Mo/Yr) (Mo/Yr) (Residency) (AP, CP, AP/CP, other)

to (Mo/Yr) (Mo/Yr) (Other GME, if applicable) Area of training

to (Mo/Yr) (Mo/Yr) (Other GME, if applicable) Area of training

to Other Experience In chronological order, list other educational experiences, jobs, military service or training that is not accounted for above.

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to (Mo/Yr) (Mo/Yr)

to (Mo/Yr) (Mo/Yr)

to National Boards Please indicate national board examination dates and results received. USMLE Step 1 USMLE Step 2 USMLE Step 3 Date passed Score (optional) CK - Date passed Score (optional) CS - Date passed Score (optional) Date passed Score (optional)

For graduates of international medical schools, are you ECFMG-certified? Yes No If yes, list date certified (Mo/Yr): COMLEX Level 1 COMLEX Level 2 COMLEX Level 3 Date passed Score (optional) Date passed Score (optional) Date passed Score (optional)

Medical Licensure Please list any states in which you hold a license to practice medicine. Please provide a license number. If an application is pending in a state, please write “pending.”

(State) (Date Issued) (Medical License Number) (Active?)

Yes No (State #2) (Date Issued) (Medical License Number) (Active?)

Yes No

Have you ever been reprimanded, or had your license suspended or revoked in any of these states?

Yes (If so, please explain in an attached sheet.) No

Have you ever been named in (and/or had a judgment against you) in a medical malpractice legal suit?

Yes (If so, please explain in an attached sheet.) No


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Board Certification Please indicate any areas of board certification. Board Area of Certification Date of Certification

Honors, Awards, Publications, Presentations, Memberships, Leadership/Research Experience Please list on attached application forms or include this information in your CV. Letters of Recommendation and/or References Please list the individuals who will write your letters of recommendation. At least three are required. Reference #1 Name Title

Institution

Address City State ZIP / Postal Code

Telephone Email

Reference #2 Name Title

Institution


Telephone Email

Reference #3 Name Title

Institution


Telephone Email

Reference #4 (optional) Name Title

Institution


Telephone Email

Signature (may omit if submitting electronically)


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I hereby certify that all of the information on this application is accurate, complete, and current to the best of my knowledge, and that this application is being made for serious consideration of training in the Pathology Fellowship indicated. I understand that accepting more than one fellowship position constitutes a violation of professional ethics and may result in the forfeiture of all positions. Signature Date


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Residents Forum Suggested Timeline for Application Beginning one-and-a-half years before the proposed start of a fellowship for which the application is being made, the following timeline is recommended:

December 1 Deadline for receipt of the completed Residents Forum Standardized Application and all supporting documentation (letters of recommendation, etc.)

March 1 Deadline for program to make offers to applicants

Application Packet Check-list Completed Standardized Fellowship Application Form with Signature Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) Included cover letter and/or personal statement Checked with the fellowship director or coordinator whether there are other items that should be included Included photo


Guidelines for Pathology Fellowship Applications The purpose of this document is to provide practical guidelines to both applicants and pathology fellowship programs regarding the application process for pathology fellowships. It was written by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Residents Forum Executive Committee to accompany the CAP’s Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowships (SAPF). The establishment of the SAPF and subsequent publication of these guidelines was driven by an overwhelming message received from CAP Junior Members that the application process for fellowships is broken and needs improvement. The guidelines are divided into two parts. Part I provides a standardized timeline for important dates during the fellowship application process. Part II provides parameters for appropriate conduct by both programs and applicants to make sure the interests of both are respected. Using the Guidelines Adherence to the guidelines is encouraged for all pathology fellowship programs and applicants. Programs are encouraged both to accept the Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowships (SAPF) and adhere to these guidelines. However, a program accepting the SAPF is not obliged to follow the timeline provided in these guidelines and may choose only to accept the SAPF and NOT adhere to the guidelines. We hope and believe that programs will choose to follow these guidelines. By adopting these guidelines, a program gives public assurance that it holds itself to the highest standards in how it treats trainees. Such programs are likely to attract candidates of the highest quality. Additionally, programs accepting the SAPF and agreeing to follow these guidelines will be recognized and published on the CAP’s website for residents. All Applicants who use the Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowships are required to adhere to Part 2: Appropriate Conduct During the Application Process. When applying to a program that follows these guidelines, they are also required to adhere to Part I: Timeline for Important Dates. However, when applying to programs that do not adhere to these guidelines, applicants are cautioned to be aware of the program’s separate timeline to insure they meet the program’s individual requirements.


Exclusions These guidelines are intended to bring order to the routine application for pathology fellowships. The following situations would exclude a program or applicant from being bound to Part I: Timeline for Important Dates:

• The applicant is already enrolled in another training program at the institution offering the fellowship

• The applicant is on a training cycle that is more than 1 month out of synch with the

standard cycle, i.e. July 1st to June 30th of each calendar year.

• The program is seeking an applicant to start more than 1 month outside of the normal training cycle.

• A program has not filled after following the guidelines for a given year.

Although the above situations permit deviation from these guidelines, applicants and fellowship programs are encouraged to follow these guidelines as much as possible even in special circumstances. Enforceability In offering these guidelines, the Residents Forum Executive Committee recognizes that there is little that can be done to enforce their adherence on programs or applicants. However, we believe it is in the best interest for pathology training as a whole that both programs and applicants follow these guidelines. The current process for application to pathology fellowships is disparate and chaotic. Each program independently determines its timeline application process. An applicant is required to fill out multiple forms and track multiple timelines. By adopting these guidelines, programs and applicants join in a united effort to improve the fellowship application process. The guidelines, when followed, will protect the interests of both programs and applicants from We believe that a violation by an applicant of Part 2: Appropriate Conduct During the Application Process represents unprofessional conduct and we would support measures taken by any program dealing with such a violation. Any program determined, after an appropriate investigation, to be in violation of its public agreement to follow the appropriate parts of these guidelines will have its recognition removed from the CAP’s website for residents or may have its listing changed to reflect its violation.


Part 1: Timeline for Important Dates Programs adhering to these guidelines will observe the following timeline during the application process for each year that they are accepting applicants for fellowship training:

• Applications will continue to be accepted until Dec 1st which is 19 months ahead of the Jul 1st start date

• No positions will be offered prior to Mar 1st which is 16 months ahead of the Jul 1st start

date

• All offers for a position in fellowship training will specify a deadline by which the offer must be accepted or refused, but in no case will require the applicant to accept the offer within less than 24 hours.

Applicants to programs adhering to these guidelines will observe the following timeline:

• A full and complete application, excepting letters of reference, will be submitted by Dec 1st which is 19 months in advance of the Jul 1st start date

• Letters of reference will be provided by Feb 1st which is 17 months in advance of the Jul

1st start date. • Answer to an offer for a fellowship position will be made as soon as possible after

receiving the offer. If an answer is not given by the deadline included in the offer, the position will no longer necessarily be available to the applicant


Part 2: Appropriate Conduct During the Application Process Programs adhering to these guidelines will not engage in the following practices:

• Programs will never offer the same position to multiple applicants at the same time. • Programs will never pressure an applicant during an interview to commit to a fellowship

position.

• All offers for a fellowship position will include a specific deadline for responding to the offer which is not less than 24 hours after the offer has been received

• Programs will never withdraw an offer for a fellowship position prior to the deadline

included in the offer letter. Applicants using the CAP’s Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowships will not engage in the following practices:

• The applicant will never accept two fellowship positions at the same time.

• The applicant will never back out of an accepted fellowship to pursue another fellowship in the same specialty at another institution.

• The applicant may choose to forego an accepted fellowship position to leave pathology

training and enter practice, but will notify the program as soon as possible of the intent to do so.


CAP ’08—The Pathologists’ Meeting™

Residents Forum ~ Special Mid-Week Meeting Day The Residents Forum will meet on Wednesday, September 24 (special Wednesday meeting for this year only). Start your CAP ’08 meeting off right by attending the Residents Forum! Come and participate in the special daylong meeting that is planned by pathology residents for pathology residents. Get the latest on Residents Forum accomplishments, as well as news on pathology training, board certification, and CAP services. CAP leaders will be present to hear from residents about how the College can help with their training. Advance your career, network, and share ideas with colleagues from other training programs. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 8:00 PM Buy-Your-Own Informal Networking Reception WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 7:00-8:00 AM Residents Forum Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 AM–5:00 PM All-day Residents Forum Session Luncheon sponsored by PathPAC 5:30-7:00 PM Residents Forum Reception Register now for the Residents Forum at CAP ’08 for the special resident-only price of $65. There is no additional cost to attend the CAP ’08 core education courses*. This is a great deal you can’t afford to miss! For more information, contact Jan Glas at [email protected] or 800-323-4040 ext. 7499. *CAP ’08 registration is required for Residents Forum meeting registration. Core CAP ’08 education courses do not include video microscopy or roundtable sessions.


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Pathologists Overseas A Nonprofit Corporation

Pathologists Overseas was founded in the spring of 1991 by Dr. Heinz Hoenecke. Our mission is to help improve and provide affordable pathology services to under-served patients worldwide. This is to be accomplished through volunteer efforts of pathologists and technologists, primarily from the United States and Canada.

As the organization and its activities grew, it became evident that this mission would be better served by incorporating as a nonprofit charitable organization. On July 2, 1992, Pathologists Overseas was incorporated in the State of California. Subsequently, we have obtained an Internal Revenue Service ruling as a tax-exempt organization under sections 501(a) and 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Our first target area of service was Kenya, East Africa. In the summer of 1991, we established a histopathology laboratory in Nairobi to serve the mission hospitals in rural Kenya. In March 1995, we transferred this laboratory to Kijabe Medical Center, turning this project into a locally administered, self-sustaining service. As a result of this project, affordable histopathology service has been available to the mission hospitals of East Africa for the past decade.

Our project in Eritrea was initiated in 1994. Working with the Central Health Laboratory, we are assisting the Ministry of Health in rebuilding the clinical laboratory system in this war-torn country. This includes installation of new equipment, establishing new technology, initiating a comprehensive quality control program and upgrading their School of Medical Technology. Through the sponsorship of Dr. Jack Ladenson, the Barnes-Jewish Hospital of the Washington University School of Medicine at St. Louis is donating its services as a reference laboratory for Eritrea. This project has been greatly aided by the efforts of long-term medical technology volunteers, including Susan Morin, Gwen Williams and Robin Flieg.

A project was established at Patan Hospital, Nepal, in 1995. This started as some clinical consultation on various laboratory issues and professional support for Dr. Yuji Kimula, the sole missionary pathologist at that hospital. When Dr. Kimula took a year of sabbatical in 1996-97, twenty-five volunteer pathologists rotated through Patan Hospital and provided continuous coverage during his absence. After his return, we continued our support by providing short-term vacation relief. Our volunteers have also participated in the pathology-training program at the Tribuvan University Teaching Hospital. It is gratifying that this program have graduated a number of locally trained pathologists to service the needs of Nepal.

The project in Madagascar formally took shape in February 1998, when Heinz and Alice Hoenecke visited the SALFA headquarters in Antananarivo. In collaboration with SALFA, a histopathology laboratory was established to

provide diagnostic surgical pathology services and to train two SALFA physicians in the field of Pathology. Volunteer pathologists rotated through the lab from January 1999 to December 2001. In 2002, our trainees took over the service and the lab continues to provide pathology services for the people of Madagascar. Dr. and Mrs. Frank Kiel, our project director, continue to visit them annually to monitor the activities and help improve their services.

Over the past few years, we have been developing a relationship with the two pathologists in Bhutan. The Los Angeles Society of Pathologists sponsored fifteen months of postgraduate training for one of the pathologists in Los Angeles area hospitals. We are also advising the Health Department on issues ranging from quality assurance, laboratory improvement, manpower needs, to staff training and retraining, gynecologic Pap smear screening, etc. Since 2006, we have sent two medical technologists and one cytotechnologist there on long term assignments on site. In 2005, we visited El Salvador upon an invitation from the Minister of Health and Public Assistance. We have worked with the Rotary Club International to help provide some needed pathology equipment for them. In 2006, we made contact with Dr. Arturo Rafael Heredia, the solo surgical pathologist at Hospital Amazonico de Yarinacocha in Pucallpa, Peru. We have sent him some equipment he needed to establish pathology services at this hospital as well as a teaching microscope for the local medical school. The LASOP will sponsor a six-month sabbatical for Arturo in 2008. We plan to send volunteers there to help with the service work in his absence. Most recently, Dr. Thomas Coppin made an investigational trip to Kumasi, Ghana. We are in the planning stages to help establish pathology services and training at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Volunteers may start services there as early as spring, 2008.

Since 1995, our volunteer pathologists and affiliates have been providing periodic coverage at St. Jude Hospital, a 114-bed charity hospital in St. Lucia.

For additional information, you can visit our

website or contact one of us:

http://hometown.aol.com/pathoverc//home.html Heinz R. Hoenecke, M.D.

12902 Via Grimaldi Del Mar, CA 92014

Tel.: (858) 755-1787 Fax: (858) 755-1570

[email protected]

Victor W. Lee, M.D. 1727 Rocky Road

Fullerton, CA 92831-1233

Tel.: (714) 992-3907 Fax: (714) 992-3055 [email protected]


Pathologists Overseas Newsletter

Vol. 15 September 2007 After a short hiatus, we are excited to announce two new volunteer opportunities overseas. We are starting a histopathology project in Ghana and plan to send pathologists there in the beginning of 2008. Our project in Peru will also offer opportunities for volunteers to rotate on site from July to December, 2008. We also want to use this opportunity to update you on the status of our other projects. Ghana - Earlier this year, we were asked to assist in evaluating and establishing histopathology services at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Ghana. In June, Dr. Thomas D. Coppin made a site visit to collect information and determined that this is a feasible project. Dr. Coppin also agreed to serve as the Project Director for this venture. Ghana is an ex-British colony in West Africa, about the size of Oregon. The capital is Accra. Kumasi is Ghana’s second largest city with a population of 1.5 million. There is a medical school, enrolling 120 students per year in a six-year curriculum. KATH is a 1,100-bed facility located across the city from the university campus. It serves as the teaching hospital for the medical school. KATH has a good clinical laboratory within the main hospital building. The Anatomic Pathology laboratory is in a separate building. There is a fully functioning histology laboratory with modern equipment in good condition and a trained staff of technicians. In addition to H & E slides, they offer a limited menu of special stains (no immunoperoxidase stains, though). What they lack is a histopathologist to read out the surgical biopsy specimens. They have sent at least two physicians to Europe for histopathology training but they are not sure if they will return to Ghana. We are modeling this project after our Madagascar project. While rotating volunteer pathologists over there to do the service work, we will also recruit two to four local physicians as trainees. After three years of on-the-job training, we hope to be able to turn the practice over to them. The hospital is providing a two-bedroom house in a gated residential compound for our volunteers. They also agreed to provide transportation to and from the hospital.

Ghana is one of the safer countries in Africa. The government has been stable. Delta offers a daily 10-hour nonstop flight from JFK to Accra. Other carriers offer connecting flights from London, Rome, Frankfurt, Dubai, etc. From Accra, you take a smaller connecting flight to Kumasi. Anyone interested in participating in this project should contact Dr. Coppin for more information at: [email protected] Peru - The Los Angeles Society of Pathologists (LASOP) has an Education Foundation that offers sabbatical training opportunities for pathologists in developing counties. This Foundation has supported pathologists from Bhutan and Sri Lanka to obtain continued education in specialized areas of interest in various training facilities in the Los Angeles area. This year, they have selected Dr. Arturo Rafael Heredia from Peru as the recipient of their training grant. Dr. Heredia plans to take his sabbatical for six months, from July to December 2008. He will spend most of his time at USC/Los Angeles County Medical Center to hone his skills in gynecologic pathology and gastrointestinal pathology. Dr. Heredia practices as the solo histopathologist in Pucallpa. Even though Pucallpa is the second largest city in the Peruvian Amazon region, they did not have on-site histopathology service up until two years ago. Dr. Heredia finished his pathology training in Lima in 2005. He relocated to Pucallpa and set up a histopathology service at the Hospital Amazónico de Yarinacocha. Over two years, he has built up the practice to 2,000 biopsies and 3,000 cytologies per year. Dr. Heredia has trained a local technician to cut the tissue but they are still processing by hand for lack of a tissue processor. Pathologists Overseas has provided him with limited support in terms of furnishing some needed equipment, however, this is hampered by the Customs red tape in Lima.


While Dr. Heredia is away on his sabbatical, we would like to provide volunteer pathologists to maintain his service. The hospital administration has agreed to provide on site accommodation for our volunteers, probably in the staff quarters that Dr. Heredia is now staying in. They are even offering full board at the hospital’s cafeteria. We do not know the quality of this room and board offer and may have to rely on the early volunteers to scout it out and, if necessary, look for alternatives. This is a relatively poor region, so do not expect anything luxurious. Since this is a Spanish speaking country, all pathology reports are written in Spanish. We prefer volunteers who have a bit of working knowledge in Spanish but I think the hospital would be able to provide a translator for our reports. Anyone interested in participating should contact Dr. Victor Lee for more information at: [email protected] Bhutan - We continue to assist them improve their clinical laboratory services and their effort to expand their Pap smear screening program. Over the past two years, we have sent three medical technologists to the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital in Thimphu to improve their chemistry and hematology areas, especially in the area of quality assurance. We are trying to recruit someone for the microbiology area and we have plans to help them install a laboratory computer system. The Government of Bhutan has made a commitment to make cervical cancer screening a top health priority. The rapid expansion of the Pap smear screening program resulted in a great need for continued training for their screening technicians and the need for a comprehensive quality assurance program. To this end, we have recruited the help of a cytotechnologist from Australia, Mrs. Marilyn Betchley. Mrs. Betchley spent three months in Bhutan working with the local cytotechs and will return for another three months this fall. We also have tentative agreements form a few additional cytotechnologists and cytopathologists to participate. Madagascar - Dr. Frank Kiel is still very much dedicated to this project. He returns to Antananarivo each year to check on the AnaPath Lab and the two doctors we have trained to take over the service. Also, thanks to the tireless efforts of Dr. and Mrs. Kiel, Madagascar hosted the first Western Indian Ocean Pathologists Meeting in August 2007. This conference is sponsored by the South African Chapter of the IAP and supported by a grant from the IAP Education Committee.

Eritrea - A clinical microbiologist is being recruited to go to Eritrea in January 2008 after renovation to the National Health Laboratory is completed. This individual will provide training to help start a national TB and HIV reference laboratory which will be under the local direction of Melles Seyoum. The other activities in Eritrea are centering on the Medical School. Haile Mezghebe, M.D. is returning to Eritrea for a few years to coordinate the clinical training years for the students and to start a residency program. Volunteers and support for this effort are being facilitated by Pathologists Overseas and Jack Ladenson and his colleagues at Washington University School of Medicine. Nepal - Patan Hospital has retained the services of Dr. Bandana Sigdel, a pathologist trained at the Tribuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH). It appears that the pathology community in Nepal has matured to the point that its training program is graduating a sufficient number of pathologists to take care of the country’s need. Both Patan Hospital and TUTH still welcome visiting pathologists. Patan Hospital will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on November 7, 2007. All volunteers who have worked at Patan Hospital are invited to attend. El Salvador - Dr. Heinz Hoenecke succeeded in obtaining another grant from the Rotary Club to help provide needed equipment for our Salvadoran colleagues. This time, we will provide two tissue processors, one for Hospital Nacional San Miguel and one for Hospital Nacional de Maternidad. Clinical Laboratory Projects - In addition to the clinical laboratory projects in Eritrea and Bhutan, Dr. Jack Ladenson is planning to design a quality assurance program for developing countries. While working on our projects in developing countries, one consistent observation is the lack of quality assurance activities in the laboratories, whether they are using a complex Hitachi analyzer or a simple Coleman colorimeter. With initial funding and support from Beckman Coulter, Inc., Dr. Ladenson plans to set up nationwide clinical laboratory quality assurance programs for Bhutan, Eritrea and El Salvador. These countries are selected as “pilot” countries because they are relatively small, have a well organized, government controlled laboratory systems and are genuinely interested in improving the quality of their laboratory services. We plan to invite participation from other major equipment manufacturers and reagent suppliers as well.


Volunteer Cytologists Needed

Volunteer cytologists are needed in Bhutan to provide continued education and retraining for their cytology screeners. We also intend to help them develop a national quality assurance program for cytology. Please contact Dr Victor Lee for more information:

[email protected]

Pathologists Overseas A Nonprofit Corporation

President Heinz R. Hoenecke, M.D.

Secretary-Treasurer Victor W. Lee, M.D.,

Board of Directors Norm Cadman, M.D.

Lisa Deluca-Rapone, HT Harriet J. Fremland, M.D. Heinz R. Hoenecke, M.D.

Jack Ladenson, Ph.D. Victor W. Lee, M.D.,

Richard P. Lynch, M.D.

Clinical Laboratory Scientists Needed Volunteer medical technologists and clinical laboratory scientists are needed for our clinical laboratory projects: Eritrea - A medical technologist or clinical microbiologist is needed in the National Health

Laboratory in Asmara to help start a national TB and HIV reference laboratory. Bhutan - Medical technologists with a special interest and expertise in quality assurance in

the clinical chemistry or hematology area are needed for our continued implementation of a nation-wide quality assurance program based at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital in Thimphu.

A commitment to serve overseas for six months to one year is desired. Travel expenses to and from the project sites are paid for and a small stipend is available to help with local expenses. Please contact Dr. Jack Ladenson for additional information:

[email protected]

Volunteer Pathologists Needed Volunteer pathologists are needed for our histopathology projects: Ghana - We anticipate on-site staffing beginning January 2008 and expect the project to run

for three years. Please see this newsletter for details and contact Dr. Tom Coppin: [email protected]

Peru - We need coverage at Hospital Amazónico in Pucallpa, Peru from July 2008 to January

2009 while Dr. Arturo Rafael Heredia is taking his sabbatical in Los Angeles. Please see this newsletter for details and contact Dr. Victor Lee:

[email protected]


CAP Residents Forum Resolution RF-F2007-1 Residents Forum Campaign Rules SUBMITTED BY: Michelle Powers, MD

Missouri Delegate – Washington University in St. Louis

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WHEREAS the Residents Forum has many interested and qualified members who desire to fulfill leadership positions, and WHEREAS the Residents Forum delegates have a limited amount of time to learn about these candidates and interact with them on a personal level, and WHEREAS currently no regulations exist regarding how candidates should conduct effective campaigns, therefore be it RESOLVED that our Residents Forum Executive Committee create a set of Residents Forum candidate campaign regulations, and be it further RESOLVED that our Residents Forum Executive Committee present candidate campaign regulations in a report to the Residents Forum at the Spring 2008 meeting.


Guidelines for Residents Forum Executive Committee Candidates

1. The candidate is allotted one form of communication to the registered delegates

for the upcoming RF meeting, authored by the candidate. a. This communication may be distributed in one of the following patterns:

i. electronically (sent by the College to all delegates) or ii. written (with the College mailing on their behalf).

- If a written communication is selected, the candidate is responsible for the cost.

b. Any statements construed as negative to an opposing candidate will result in forfeiture of the allotted speaking time at the RFEC elections.

2. No advertising paraphernalia, gifts, or other material. 3. The following will not be allowed to publish their support for a given candidate

once the election slate is published: a. CAP Staff b. Current RFEC membership c. The credentialing committee d. CAP leadership

4. Violation of these guidelines results in the forfeiture of allotted speaking time at

the RFEC elections, and an announcement at the RF meeting that the guidelines were violated by said candidate.


CAP Residents Forum Resolution RF-F2007-2 Online Archive of Residents Forum Resolutions SUBMITTED BY: Emily A. Bantle, MD

Missouri Delegate – Washington University in St. Louis

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WHEREAS the term of appointment for a Residents Forum delegate is two years, and WHEREAS delegates and their sponsoring programs put forth significant time and effort to attend the Residents Forum, and WHEREAS it is unclear to many delegates what resolutions have been proposed and approved in the past, therefore be it RESOLVED that the Residents Forum create an online searchable archive of previous resolutions, both passed and rejected, that is accessible to all CAP members.


CAP Residents Forum Resolution RF-F2007-3 Competency and Certification Education Materials SUBMITTED BY: Kelly L. Rose, MD

South Carolina Delegate – Medical University of South Carolina

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WHEREAS primary and subspecialty certificates issued by the American Board of Pathology (ABP) after January 1, 2006 are time-limited to 10 years and diplomates with one or more time-limited certificates must participate in and successfully complete the ABP maintenance of certification (MOC) process, and WHEREAS, in the interest of public health, pathologists maintain competency, and WHEREAS pathology residents seek quality didactic preparatory and proficiency study aids to enhance their education, therefore be it RESOLVED that the College of American Pathologists seek to develop education resources for board preparation, maintenance of certification, and maintenance of competency, and be it further RESOLVED that these board preparation, maintenance of certification, and maintenance of competency resources be formatted into the topic divisions set forth by the American Board of Pathology anatomic and clinical pathology examinations, and therefore be it further RESOLVED that these board preparation, maintenance of certification, and maintenance of competency resources be available via the Internet and free to CAP Junior Members.


M E M O R A N D U M TO: Michael Talbert, MD, FCAP, Chair Graduate Medical Education Committee FROM: Jacqueline Granese, MD, Chair Residents Forum Executive Committee (RFEC) DATE: January 17, 2008 RE: Residents Forum Resolution Referral The Residents Forum considered the following resolution during its Fall 2007 meeting and referred it to the Residents Forum Executive Committee for consideration.

Resolution RF-F2007-3 Competency and Certification Education Materials WHEREAS primary and subspecialty certificates issued by the American Board of Pathology (ABP) after January 1, 2006 are time-limited to 10 years and diplomates with one or more time-limited certificates must participate in and successfully complete the ABP maintenance of certification (MOC) process, and WHEREAS, in the interest of public health, pathologists maintain competency, and WHEREAS pathology residents seek quality didactic preparatory and proficiency study aids to enhance their education, therefore be it RESOLVED that the College of American Pathologists seek to develop education resources for board preparation, maintenance of certification, and maintenance of competency, and be it further RESOLVED that these board preparation, maintenance of certification, and maintenance of competency resources be formatted into the topic divisions set forth by the American Board of Pathology anatomic and clinical pathology examinations, and therefore be it further RESOLVED that these board preparation, maintenance of certification, and maintenance of competency resources be available via the Internet and free to CAP Junior Members.

During its December 2007 meeting, the Residents Forum Executive Committee decided to refer the resolution to the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC). It was extremely serendipitous that both committees were meeting in the same hotel and were able to discuss the resolution during an informal lunch. The RFEC was pleased to learn that the education resources being requested in the resolution are of concern to the GMEC and are currently being addressed by the GMEC. The RFEC anticipates receiving updates on the progress of the College developing education resources for board certification preparation, maintenance of certification, and maintenance of competency. cc: Kelly Rose, MD—Author of RF-R2007-3 MEMO RFEC TO GME CTE 2008-01.DOC


CAP Residents Forum Resolution RF-F2007-4 Resident Research Grant Recommendation SUBMITTED BY: Debra L. Zynger, MD

Illinois Delegate – Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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WHEREAS competitive large grants exist to provide support for pathology residents to conduct full-time, long-term research (six months minimum), and WHEREAS there are competitive national travel awards to allow pathology residents to attend scientific meetings to present abstracts, and WHEREAS attending physicians are experiencing more difficulty finding financial resources to participate in research, and WHEREAS research opportunities for pathology residents at many institutions are limited due to lack of funding, and WHEREAS there are no competitive grants offered by pathology national societies to support small research projects by pathology residents, therefore be it RESOLVED that the College of American Pathologists Residents Forum recommend that the College of American Pathologists Foundation offer competitive small grants ($500 to $5000) to pathology residents to fund small, basic science or clinical research projects.


M E M O R A N D U M TO: Linda Caradine Executive Director, CAP Foundation FROM: Jacqueline Granese, MD, Chair Residents Forum Executive Committee (RFEC) DATE: January 17, 2008 RE: Residents Forum Resolution Referral The Residents Forum considered and adopted the following amended resolution during its Fall 2007 meeting. The complete version is sent to you for your information as a follow-up to the informal discussion that Dr. Debra Zynger, the resolution’s author, and I had recently with Dr. Steve Drury, the CAP Foundation’s Junior Member, you, and Diana Kelker.

Resolution RF-F2007-4 Resident Research Grant Recommendation WHEREAS competitive large grants exist to provide support for pathology residents to conduct full-time, long-term research (six months minimum), and WHEREAS there are competitive national travel awards to allow pathology residents to attend scientific meetings to present abstracts, and WHEREAS attending physicians are experiencing more difficulty finding financial resources to participate in research, and WHEREAS research opportunities for pathology residents at many institutions are limited due to lack of funding, and WHEREAS there are no competitive grants offered by pathology national societies to support small research projects by pathology residents, therefore be it RESOLVED that the College of American Pathologists Residents Forum recommend that the College of American Pathologists Foundation offer competitive small grants ($500 to $5,000) to pathology residents to fund small, basic science or clinical research projects. 9/29/07 – RF assembly amended the resolved clause to: RESOLVED that the College of American Pathologists Residents Forum recommend that the College of American Pathologists Foundation offer competitive small grants ($500 to $5,000) to pathology residents to fund small, basic science, translational research, and clinical research projects.

The Residents Forum recommends that the CAP Foundation offer grants for short-term research projects. Please inform the Residents Forum of the CAP Foundation’s decision for developing new grants. Thank you. cc: Debra Zynger, MD; Steven Drury, MD; Diana Kelker; Geoffrey Jaroch; Jan Glas

MEMO RFEC TO CAP FOUNDATION 2008-01 RESEARCH GRANT RESOLUTION FOLLOW-UP.DOC


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BYLAWS OF THE COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS RESIDENTS FORUM (CAP-RF) ADOPTED: 10/22/88 AMENDED: RF-F93, BOG-2/20/94; RF-F95; BOG-8/16/96; RF-S98, BOG-5/15/98; RF-F2001, BOG-11/16/2001; RF-F2005, BOG-3/2/2006

ARTICLE I – PURPOSE The College of American Pathologists Residents Forum (CAP-RF) provides representation of the Junior membership of the College to the CAP House of Delegates, CAP Board of Governors, and the American Medical Association Resident and Fellow Section (AMA-RFS) through its duly appointed resident delegates. The College of American Pathologists Residents Forum provides pathology residents with a voice in organized pathology, promotes involvement of young leaders in College activities early in their careers and establishes a network for pathology residents in the College. The CAP-RF addresses issues that reflect the needs and interests of CAP Junior Members. The Residents Forum considers reports of its officers and of any committees as deemed necessary. It refers its action to the Council that is designated to receive CAP-RF actions by the CAP Board of Governors and/or to the CAP House of Delegates. ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP Section 1: Requirement for Membership (a) The Residents Forum will be composed of Delegates elected or appointed from the Junior Members of the College. Each Delegate must be a CAP Junior Member in good standing in the state which the Delegate represents. As used in these Bylaws, the terms "state" or "eligible state" shall mean state, district, U.S. military services, province, commonwealth or territory. (b) The terms of all Delegates selected from any eligible state will be two years. Delegates will be eligible for re-election or re-appointment. If a Delegate moves from the state which he or she represents, that seat will become vacant. (c) Upon vacancy due to a Delegate's death, change to another specialty, resignation from the College, or transfer to a residency training program outside the state represented, the Residents Forum Chair will appoint a successor from that state to complete the unexpired term. Such appointed Delegate(s) will serve only the remaining portion of that term, but will be eligible for re-election or re-appointment. Section 2: Selection of Delegates (a) The selection of Delegates will be made by the appropriate pathology society of each eligible state subject to the rules of apportionment given in Section 3. (b) If there is no formally organized or functioning pathology society in a state, the Residents Forum Chair will select, or cause to be selected, the appropriate number of Delegates from that state.


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(c) Twenty (20) CAP Junior Members in good standing in a state or a majority of CAP Junior Members in a state, whichever is less, may nominate Delegates from their state by submitting a petition bearing their signatures. Section 3: Apportionment (a) In January of each calendar year, the Executive Vice President of the CAP or designee will conduct a census of the number of Junior Members in each pathology training program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The results of this census will be reported to the Residents Forum. (b) Based on the annual census, each state will be represented by Delegates from each of its ACGME-accredited pathology training programs containing Junior Members. Each such training program will be represented by one (1) Delegate for each ten (10) Junior Members or fraction thereof in the program (1-10 Junior Members = 1 Delegate, 11-20 Junior Members = 2 Delegates, 21-30 Junior Members = 3 Delegates, etc.). Section 4: Reapportionment Reapportionment of the Delegates will reflect the outcome of the annual census. Reapportionment of membership will not deny to any Delegate, elected or appointed to a term of office, the right to complete that term. Any Junior Member serving as an Alternate Delegate on September 10, 2005, shall automatically become a Delegate for the remainder of that individual’s then current term as Alternate Delegate. Section 5: Credentialing of Delegates (a) Credentialing of Delegates shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of the Residents Forum. The Secretary will resolve any disputes regarding the seating of Delegates. Decisions of the Secretary will be final unless reversed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the full Residents Forum. (b) The Secretary will report the list of credentialed Delegates to the Chair as early as possible the day of the Residents Forum meeting. (c) If there are Delegate seats unfilled from any state at the time of the Residents Forum meeting, CAP Junior Members in good standing from that state may be credentialed as Delegates by the Secretary, subject to approval by the Residents Forum Executive Committee (FEC). (d) Only credentialed Delegates may vote on matters brought before the Residents Forum. ARTICLE III - OFFICERS Section 1: The Officers of the Residents Forum will be the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Immediate Past Chair. Section 2: Chair The principal officer of the Residents Forum will be the Chair, who will preside at meetings, maintain order and decorum, and appoint committees of the Residents Forum as set forth in these Bylaws and inform CAP Junior Members of the activities of the Residents Forum.




The Chair will keep CAP Junior Members, the CAP Membership Committee, the Council that is designated by the CAP Board of Governors, and the CAP Board of Governors informed of the activities of the Residents Forum. The Chair will issue the official call for meetings. The Chair will be responsible to see that all resolutions and actions of the Residents Forum are transmitted to the House of Delegates through the duly elected Resident Delegate. The Chair will have the right to vote only in the case of a tie. Section 3: Vice Chair The Vice Chair will act as the principal officer of the Residents Forum in the absence of the Chair. The Vice Chair will assist in the duties of the Chair. Section 4: Secretary The Secretary of the Residents Forum will record the minutes of Residents Forum meetings and maintain lists of Delegates and members of Residents Forum committees. The Secretary will maintain the file of meeting minutes and carry out other appropriate duties. Subject to provisions within these Bylaws, the Secretary will credential Delegates to the Residents Forum meeting. The Secretary will be responsible for directing the activities of the Residents Forum Credentials Committee. ARTICLE IV - RESIDENTS FORUM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Section 1: Residents Forum Executive Committee (a) The Residents Forum Executive Committee will be composed of the officers of the Residents Forum, the Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the CAP House of Delegates, the Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the AMA-RFS, and the Member-at-Large. (b) The Residents Forum Chair will serve as Chair of this committee. (c) The Residents Forum Executive Committee will assist in preparing the agenda and in carrying out the activities of the Residents Forum. It will meet prior to the general meeting of the Residents Forum and may meet at any other time to conduct Residents Forum business at the call of the Chair. Section 2: Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the CAP House of Delegates The Delegate and Alternate Delegate will attend all national meetings of the CAP House of Delegates. The Delegate will communicate and present resolutions adopted by the Residents Forum to the CAP House of Delegates when appropriate. The Delegate will inform the CAP House of Delegates about activities of the Residents Forum. The Delegate is limited to submitting resolutions adopted by the Residents Forum. The Alternate Delegate will assume these responsibilities and duties if the Delegate is unable to do so.




Section 3: Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the American Medical Association Resident and Fellow Section The Delegate and Alternate Delegate will attend the annual and interim meetings of the American Medical Association Resident and Fellow Section (AMA-RFS) and will present any resolutions initiated by the CAP Residents Forum which have been approved by the CAP Board of Governors for transmission to the AMA-RFS. The Delegate will keep the CAP informed of any AMA-RFS activities through the appropriate channels. The Alternate Delegate will assume these responsibilities and duties if the Delegate is unable to do so. Section 4: Member-at-Large The Member-at-Large will be responsible for assisting in recruitment of Junior Members, will assist in communicating the activities of the Residents Forum to the Delegates, will facilitate communication between the College of American Pathologists and its Junior Members, and will carry out other such duties as are assigned by the Chair and the FEC. Section 5: Advisor(s) The Residents Forum Executive Committee will have at least one advisor who will be a CAP Fellow, holding no vote. The Residents Forum Chair will recommend potential advisors for appointment by the CAP President. ARTICLE V - TERM OF OFFICE Section 1: Term of Office (a) Only CAP Junior Members in good standing may be elected as Residents Forum Executive Committee members. (b) The Residents Forum Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Member-at-Large will be elected for a term of one year at the fall meeting of the Residents Forum and in the manner provided for in these Bylaws. An officer of the Residents Forum will be eligible for re-election to one (1) additional term for the office he or she holds. Appointment to a partial term of office will not be considered part of the two-year limit. (c) At the fall Residents Forum meeting, a CAP Junior Member shall be elected to serve a two-year term as Residents Forum Delegate to the House of Delegates—the first year as Alternate Delegate and the second year as Delegate. (d) At the fall Residents Forum meeting, a CAP Junior Member shall be elected to serve a two-year term as Residents Forum Delegate to the AMA-RFS—the first year as Alternate Delegate and the second year as Delegate. No Junior Member elected as Residents Forum Delegate or Alternate Delegate to the AMA-RFS may serve until approved by the CAP Board of Governors.




Section 2: Succession and Vacancies (a) If the Residents Forum Chair is unable to serve, the Vice Chair will assume the office, responsibilities, and duties of the Chair and serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. If any other officer of the Residents Forum is unable to serve, a Residents Forum member will be appointed by the Residents Forum Chair to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. Vacancies occurring in the offices of the Delegate and/or Alternate Delegate to the CAP House of Delegates and/or the AMA-RFS will be filled by appointment of the Residents Forum Chair for the remainder of the unexpired term. (b) If the offices of the Residents Forum Chair and Vice Chair are simultaneously vacant, the Secretary of the Residents Forum will assume the office, duties, and responsibilities of the Chair. At the next meeting of the Residents Forum, the unexpired terms of the Chair and the Vice Chair will be filled by election. (c) In the event of the simultaneous vacancies of the offices of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, the CAP President will appoint a temporary presiding officer from the remaining members of the Residents Forum Executive Committee to conduct the business of the Residents Forum until such vacancies are filled by election or special election as appropriate. ARTICLE VI - ELECTIONS Section 1: Method of Election (a) Only CAP Junior Members in good standing may be elected as Residents Forum Executive Committee members. (b) During the spring meeting of the Residents Forum, the Chair will appoint a Nominating Committee to serve until the following spring meeting, at which time a new Residents Forum Nominating Committee will be appointed. The Residents Forum Nominating Committee will be composed of the Residents Forum Chair and three or more CAP Junior Members in good standing (non-Residents Forum Executive Committee members) from different geographic areas. If there is no Residents Forum Chair, or the Residents Forum Chair will be running for a Residents Forum office at the upcoming election, the Immediate Past Chair will serve as chair of the Nominating Committee. If the Immediate Past Chair of the Residents Forum is unavailable, any Past Chair may serve in his or her stead. The Past Chair will be selected by the chair of the Council that is designated by the CAP Board of Governors. (c) The Residents Forum Nominating Committee will nominate a candidate or candidates for each elected position of the Residents Forum Executive Committee. (d) At least sixty (60) days prior to the fall meeting, the Residents Forum Nominating Committee will send a list of nominees to the CAP Junior Membership. (e) Any CAP Junior Member in good standing who has not been nominated by the Residents Forum Nominating Committee may run for any available position by submitting to the Secretary of the Residents Forum, at least thirty (30) days prior to the fall meeting, a petition containing the signatures of at least fifteen (15) CAP Junior Members in good standing.




(f) When there is more than one nominee for a position, voting will be by secret ballot and will be conducted at meetings of the Residents Forum. To be elected, a candidate for any position must receive a majority of votes cast by those members of the Residents Forum voting. There shall be no voting by proxy. Section 2: Installation (a) The term of office of those elected will begin at the adjournment of that CAP national meeting at which they were elected. (b) In the event of a special election, the terms of office of those elected will begin upon election and continue until the next regularly scheduled election. Section 3: Special Elections (a) A special election to elect a Residents Forum Chair or Vice Chair will be held at the next regularly scheduled Residents Forum meeting if both offices become vacant and if no regular election is scheduled before or at that meeting. The nominees for each office will be named by the Residents Forum Nominating Committee. (b) Should vacancies in the offices of the Residents Forum Chair or Vice Chair occur between regularly scheduled meetings of the Residents Forum, notification of such special election will be in conformity with the provisions of these Bylaws. If such a vacancy should occur within sixty (60) days of the next regularly scheduled Residents Forum meeting, the requirement for sixty (60) days advance notice by the Forum Nominating Committee will be waived. ARTICLE VII - PROCEDURE OF MEETINGS Section 1: Meetings (a) The Residents Forum will meet twice annually, once in conjunction with the College of American Pathologists Annual Meeting (the fall Residents Forum meeting) and once as determined by the Residents Forum Executive Committee (the spring Residents Forum meeting). Meetings of the Residents Forum will be open sessions. (b) The Chair may call special meetings of the Residents Forum contingent upon funding. Section 2: Registration (a) Before being registered at any session, each Delegate will present identification and be recognized by the Secretary or a duly appointed Credentials Committee member. (b) When a Delegate is unable to attend a specified session, another Junior Member in good standing from the Delegate's state may be appointed by the Residents Forum Chair, subject to approval by the FEC, to substitute for that Delegate. (c) If any position is not filled by a Delegate for two consecutive meetings, the Residents Forum Secretary or duly appointed representative will declare the position vacant. The Residents Forum Chair will fill the vacancy by




appointing a CAP Junior Member in good standing from the same state. Section 3: Order of Business The official order of business and the rules of order of the Residents Forum will be published in the Residents Forum agenda book. Section 4: Quorum A quorum will consist of fifteen (15) credentialed Delegates present. Section 5: Vote Unless otherwise specified in these Bylaws or the rules of order of the Residents Forum, all motions proposed for consideration by the Residents Forum will be determined by majority vote of those Delegates voting. Proxy voting will not be permitted. Section 6: Disposition of Action All resolutions, actions, and reports of the Residents Forum will be 1. considered internal resolutions; 2. presented to the Council designated by the CAP Board of Governors at the Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting; or 3. presented to the CAP House of Delegates at its next regularly scheduled meeting. Section 7: Rules of Order (a) The Residents Forum will be bound in its actions by these Bylaws of the CAP Residents Forum. (b) The standard for parliamentary procedure accepted by the College of American Pathologists will govern the conduct of the meetings of the Residents Forum. ARTICLE VIII - BUSINESS OF RESIDENTS FORUM MEETINGS Section 1: Resolutions Resolutions may be submitted by any CAP Junior Member in good standing and must be submitted by a date to be specified by the Residents Forum Chair. Resolutions received after this date will be designated as late resolutions. In order to be considered, late resolutions will require a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of Delegates voting. Section 2: Reference Committees (a) At each meeting of the Residents Forum, the Chair, upon review and recommendation by the Residents Forum Executive Committee, may appoint Reference Committees composed of a Chair and at least two Residents Forum members. (b) The number of committees appointed will be sufficient to consider carefully all matters before the Residents Forum.




(c) Reference Committee reports will be in writing and made available to all Delegates of the Residents Forum. (d) Reference Committees will hold open hearings, but they also will have the right to hold closed meetings in order to reach decisions on all matters under consideration. Recommendations will be based on a majority vote of the Reference Committee. (e) Reference Committees may request officers, governors, or staff members of the College of American Pathologists to appear and present such information as may be needed to formulate Reference Committee recommendations and reports. (f) Minority Reference Committee reports may be submitted by a Reference Committee member to the Residents Forum, following the presentation of the majority report. Section 3: Other Committees The Chair may appoint any special committees as may be needed from time to time to conduct the business of the Residents Forum. ARTICLE IX - AMENDMENTS These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of Residents Forum Delegates voting . Proxy voting shall not be permitted. Proposed changes shall be sent to each Residents Forum Delegate at least thirty (30) days prior to the Residents Forum meeting at which they will be considered. All Bylaws amendments passed by the Residents Forum must be ratified by the College of American Pathologists Board of Governors.


RULES OF ORDER OF THE COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS RESIDENTS FORUM (CAP-RF) BUSINESS MEETING 1. The Chair shall preside over the business meeting. 2. Only Delegates or properly credentialed Alternate Delegates shall vote. 3. Late resolutions can only be considered as business by a two-thirds vote of the voting

Forum. 4. The author of a resolution should specify if the issue is to be forwarded for consideration by

the CAP House of Delegates or AMA Resident and Fellow Section. Otherwise, all resolutions will be considered as CAP-RF business only. All resolutions shall have fiscal impact included.

5. A Delegate or credentialed Alternate Delegate wishing to obtain the floor to speak shall wait

to be recognized by the Chair, give name and state* which he or she is representing, and address the Chair when speaking.

6. No one shall speak more than once on any one issue or separate motion until all who wish to

speak on that issue or motion have been heard. In addition, no one shall speak more than twice on any one issue or separate motion without the permission of the Chair or upon approval by a majority of the Forum voting.

7. The debate shall be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. This limitation may be waived

only by permission of the Chair or a majority of the Forum voting. 8. The overall debate on any single issue shall be limited to no more than 15 minutes provided

both sides have been heard. This limitation may be waived only by permission of the Chair or a majority of the Forum voting.

9. Any amendments more than three (3) words long shall be presented to the Chair in writing

before they are placed on the floor. 10. Unless otherwise specified in the Bylaws, voting shall be by voice, except where the Chair

or a Delegate calls for division of the Forum, in which case a standing vote shall be taken. 11. Smoking shall be prohibited at all official business meetings of the CAP-RF. * As used in these Rules of Order, the term "state" shall mean state, district, U.S. military

service, province, commonwealth, or territory. A:RFRULES.S00


COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS RESIDENTS FORUM (CAP-RF) HANDBOOK

I. MEMBERSHIP IN THE COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS RESIDENTS

FORUM (CAP-RF) A. Census - The selection process for Delegates begins with a census of the number of

College of American Pathologists (CAP) Junior Members in each state, which are represented by one Delegate for each 10 Junior Members and for any additional fraction of that number. Areas with fewer than 10 Junior Members are entitled to one Delegate.

As used in this Handbook, the term "state" shall mean state, district, U.S. military

services, province, commonwealth or territory. According to the Forum Bylaws, the CAP Executive Vice President conducts the census

of CAP Junior Members on January 1. This census serves as the basis for apportionment. B. Nominations and Selections - At least 120 days prior to a Residents Forum spring or fall

meeting, state pathology society presidents and program directors receive a request for nominations.

The names of all the Delegates selected by the state pathology societies should be sent to

the CAP Residents Forum staff 90 days prior to the appropriate spring or fall meeting. The mechanism and final selection of Delegates to the Residents Forum is the ultimate responsibility of the state pathology society. In states where there is no properly organized or functioning pathology society, pathology program directors will forward names of nominees to the Residents Forum Chair.

C. Length of Term - The Delegate will serve for a two-year term, beginning with the

meeting immediately following the selection. 1. Notification of Selection - Each Delegate who is selected receives written

notification. 2. Appointment for Unexpired Terms - If any Forum Delegate moves out of the

state for which he or she was selected, resigns or dies, an alternate from that area will be appointed by the Chair of the Forum to assume the responsibilities of the Delegate. For any unfilled Delegate position, the Forum Chair will solicit nominees as outlined in I. B.


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II. PREPARATION PRIOR TO FORUM MEETINGS A. Housing Accommodations - Approximately 90 days before the Forum meets, all

Delegates will receive notice of Forum activities scheduled during the week of that spring or fall meeting. All residents will receive suggestions for economical housing, if possible. All attendees to the Forum are responsible for their own housing.

Delegates will receive an attendance form prior to each meeting and are asked to return

this form so that a pre-registration Forum attendance count can be made. B. Appointment of Reference Committees - At an appropriate time prior to a Forum

meeting, the Chair will appoint members to Reference Committees indicating one member as Chair. An attempt will be made to make each Reference Committee consist of both experienced Forum members and newer Forum members. Delegates and seated alternates can be members of Reference Committees.

C. CAP-RF Report - The report is mailed to all residents, program directors, the Association

of Pathology Chairs Inc., CAP House of Delegates, CAP Official Family, State Pathology Societies, and the Membership Committee.

D. Request for Reports - All Forum committees are required to prepare a written report for

Forum consideration. Sixty days prior to a Forum meeting, the Chair will send requests for written reports; they will be due 30 days prior to the meeting. Action items are to be listed first, followed by information items. In addition, appropriate CAP reports are to be included for consideration.

E. Resolutions - Resolutions may be submitted by any CAP Junior Member in good

standing and must be submitted by a date to be specified by the Forum Chair. Resolutions received after this date will be considered by the Forum as a late resolution. A late resolution will require a two-thirds vote of the Forum for consideration.

Resolution titles should reflect the specific action called for in the resolution. Information

contained in the resolution must be accurate and supporting data should be cited clearly. "Resolves" should stand alone, since the Forum adopts only the "resolves" and not the "whereas" section(s) of the resolution.

Resolutions should be addressed to the Residents Forum Staff College of American Pathologists 325 Waukegan Road Northfield, Illinois 60093-2750



II. F. Forum Agenda Book - The Forum agenda book is mailed to Delegates who have indicated that they will attend the Forum meeting. Extra agenda books are provided to seated alternates at the Forum registration table. Forum agenda books are usually delivered two to three weeks prior to the Forum meeting and consists of

Meeting Agenda Forum Membership Roster Census of CAP Junior Members Membership Forum Rules of Order Forum Bylaws Reports Resolutions Summary of Past Forum Actions Minutes of Previous Meetings (CAP-RF Report) State Pathology Society Presidents and Secretaries Reference Committee Appointments and Schedules (as needed) Preliminary Reference Committee Assignments (as needed) Late reports and resolutions are handed out at the Forum registration table on Saturday

morning with Reference Committee assignments as needed. III. FORUM ACTIVITIES DURING SPRING AND FALL MEETINGS A. Resolution Deadline - See II. E. of this Handbook. B. Forum Executive Committee Meeting - The Forum Executive Committee will meet on

the day preceding the Residents Forum. Forum Executive Committee members, Reference Committee chairs, Forum staff members, and invited guests participate. The Forum Chair reviews the agenda, discusses the business of each Reference Committee with its Chair and staff member, and reviews the responsibilities of the Forum Executive Committee. There are nine positions on the Forum Executive Committee:

Chair Vice Chair Secretary Immediate Past Chair Delegate to CAP House of Delegates Delegate to the AMA Resident and Fellow Section Alternate Delegate to CAP House of Delegates Alternate Delegate to the AMA Resident and Fellow Section Member-at-Large



IV. C. Forum Registration - In addition to registering for the Forum meeting, each Delegate is

encouraged to register for the general meeting. Forum registration will take place immediately prior to and outside the Forum meeting room.

At no time should the total of seated Delegates exceed the total number of Delegates

apportioned to each state. Only seated Delegates may vote. D. Forum Meeting - The meeting will be called to order by the Chair at the time specified in

the agenda. Business will then follow as outlined in the agenda. During the spring meetings, the Chair will announce the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee will consider candidates for elected offices for the Forum, as well as for the Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the CAP House of Delegates and to the AMA Resident and Fellow Section.

E. Reference Committee Hearings - At each meeting of the Residents Forum, the Chair,

upon review and recommendation of the Forum Executive Committee, may appoint Reference Committees composed of a Chair and at least two members. The number of Committees appointed will be sufficient to consider carefully all matters before the Forum. See the Bylaws of the CAP Residents Forum Article VI Section 2.

F. Forum Actions - Reports and resolutions will be subject to one of the following actions: 1. FILED: When the Reference Committee wishes to acknowledge that a report has

been received and considered but no action is either necessary or desirable, the appropriate recommendation is that it be FILED.

2. ADOPTED: reports and resolutions offering recommendations for action can be

ADOPTED; this makes the Forum responsible for, and commits it to, all statements, findings, and opinions contained therein.

3. REJECTED: When the Reference Committee believes the Forum should not

assume responsibility for the recommendations of a report or finds a resolution to be unsuitable, the matter may be REJECTED.

4. REFERRED: If further explanation or direction is needed, the matter can be

REFERRED. When this occurs, the referral should be specific and indicate if a subsequent report back to the Forum is necessary.

5. AMENDED: If corrections or additional information is necessary in a report or

resolution, the matter can be AMENDED. When amended, it may then be filed, adopted, rejected, or referred.

Other recommendations may be made and should be done in accordance with Sturgis

Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, 4th Edition.



IV. MISCELLANEOUS FORUM ACTIVITIES A. Notification of Forum Actions - Forum actions requesting action by the CAP House of

Delegates must be presented to the House in writing by a time as designated by CAP staff to the House. Resolutions submitted by the Residents Forum to the House through its Delegate are then subject to House rules.

B. Residents Forum Reception - All pathology residents, CAP Junior Members, and guests

are invited to the Residents Forum Reception. The time and location of the Reception will be announced prior to the meeting.

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Residents Forum 2008 Census and Roster by State and Pathology Program (as of February 8, 2008).

State Program# Junior Mem as of Jan2008 End of Term

Total # Del Allowed (1del/

10Jr)STATE TOTAL

Indicates Program Fully AppointedIndicates Program Partially AppointedIndicates Program Has Openings

Residents Forum Executive Committee 9 9Chair Jacqueline Granese MD 9/28/2008

Vice Chair Amanda E Wehler DO 9/28/2008Secretary Sharon K Bihlmeyer MD 9/28/2008

Past Chair Samuel K Caughron MD 9/28/2008Past Chair Jacqueline Granese MD 9/29/2008 10/14/2009

Del to AMA RFS Daniel C Zedek MD 9/28/2008Alt to AMA RFS Keagan H Lee MD 9/28/2008

Del to AMA RFS Keagan H Lee MD 9/29/2008 10/14/2009Del to CAP House John J Cangelosi MD 9/28/2008Alt to CAP House Erin O'Sullivan MD 9/28/2008

Del to CAP House Erin O'Sullivan MD 9/29/2008 10/14/2009Member-at-Large Suzanne H Martin MD 9/28/2008

Alabama 6Baptist Med Ctr 7 1Lorien A. Forrest MD 3/7/2008Univ of Alabama Birmingham 29 3Amanda Crowe MD 3/13/2009Jeremy Henderson MD 3/13/2009Meredith A. Lakey MD 3/7/2008Meiklejohn McKenzie DO 3/13/2009Univ of S Alabama Med Ctr 13 2TBAKelly Mizell MD 3/19/2009

Alaska No Pathology Residency Programs 0Arizona 3

St. Joseph's Hosp and Med Ctr 8 1Bridget B Eutenier MD 10/14/2009Univ of Arizona 13 2Angela N. Bartley MD 3/7/2008John Carpenter MD 3/13/2009

Arkansas 2Univ of Arkansas 16 2TBADan Phan MD 3/13/2009

California 24Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr 18 2Danielle Westfall MD 10/1/2008Anna Wong MD 3/13/2009Harbor UCLA Med Ctr 10 1Eric Olsen MD 3/13/2009LAC-USC Med Ctr 35 4Amy Alspach MD 3/7/2008Brian Kwok MD 10/1/2008Kerry Stevenson MD 10/1/2008Shalini Verma, MD 10/1/2008


Residents Forum 2008 Census and Roster by State and Pathology Program (as of February 8, 2008). Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr 12 2

Michelle Fajardo DO 10/1/2008Angie K Pham MD 10/1/2008Stanford Univ Hosp 27 3Jason Merker MD PhD 3/13/2009William Rogers MD 3/13/2009Ankur Sangoi MD 3/13/2009UC Davis Med Ctr 13 2Brian Poirier MD 10/14/2009Cecilia C Yeung MD 10/1/2008UCLA Hosp and Clinics 22 3TBATBATBAUniv of California Med Ctr 30 3TBATBATBAUniv of California Med Ctr, Irvine 18 2Suvarna Deshmukh MD 10/1/2008Tomomi Billings MD 3/13/2009Univ of California San Diego Med Ctr 17 2Jennifer Kum MD 3/13/2009Caron Steinmetz MD 3/13/2009

Manitoba 2Health Sciences Centre 12 2 2TBAPaul Wawryko MD 3/13/2009

Nova Scotia 2Queen Elizabeth II HSC 20 2TBATsu-Yee Joseph Lee MD 3/13/2009

Ontario 8Queen's Univ // KINGSTON GEN HOSP 11 2TBAMarosh Manduch, MD 10/1/2008Univ of Ottawa 9 1Itrat Ahmed MD 3/13/2009Univ of Toronto 26 3Kristopher Cunningham MD 10/1/2008Andrea Grin MD 10/1/2008TBAUniv of Western Ontario 11 2TBATBA

Quebec 4McGill Univ 16 2Shachar Sade MD 3/13/2009Khurram Sher MD 10/14/2009Universite de Montreal 14 2Delphine Desy MD 3/13/2009TBA

Colorado 4Penrose-St. Francis Healthcare 6 1Pamela Lyle MD 10/14/2009Univ of Colorado HSC 21 3Michael Burson MD 3/13/2009Maxwell Smith MD 3/13/2009TBA


Residents Forum 2008 Census and Roster by State and Pathology Program (as of February 8, 2008).Connecticut 6

Danbury Hosp 7 1Tatiana Perdomo MD 3/13/2009Hartford Hosp 12 2Neil Asthana 3/13/2009TBAYale-New Haven Med Ctr 22 3Barton C Kenney MD 10/1/2008Hooman Rashidi MD 10/1/2008Katherine Van Patten MD 10/14/2009

Delaware No Pathology Residency Programs 0District/Columbia 7

George Washington Univ 13 2Cynthia Bruzzi MD 10/1/2008Puja Kumari Puri MD 3/7/2008Georgetown Univ Hosp 11 2Shantel Hebert-Magee MD 10/1/2008Moin Ahmad MD 10/1/2008Howard Univ Hosp 8 1Beamon Agarwal 3/13/2009Washington Hosp Ctr 11 2TBAMarisa R Varallo MD 10/1/2008

Florida 9Jackson Memorial Hosp/Jackson Hlth Sys 18 2Naomi Montague MD 10/1/2008TBAMount Sinai Med Ctr 8 1Maria Manuela Soaita MD 10/1/2008Orlando Regional Med Ctr 10 1Jason Savell MD 3/7/2008Univ of Florida 16 2Diana M Cardona MD 10/1/2008Crystal P Jenkins MD 10/1/2008Univ of Florida HSC 7 1Elaine Salazar MD 3/13/2009Univ of South Florida 17 2Scott Schlauder MD 3/13/2009Rahel Mathew MD 3/13/2009

Georgia 6Emory Univ Hosp 40 4Christopher Larsen MD 10/1/2008Stacey L Smith MD 10/1/2008Shelby D Melton MD 3/13/2009TBAMed College of GA 14 2Roni J Bollag MD PhD 10/1/2008TBA

Hawaii 1Univ of Hawaii 9 1Rosalyn K Enos MD 3/13/2009

Idaho No Pathology Residency Programs 0Illinois 15

Evanston Northwestern Hlthcare 13 2Amanda Wilson MD 3/7/2008TBALoyola Univ Med Ctr 17 2Carrie Bradford DeLaGarza MD 3/7/2008Beatrice Aguado MD 3/13/2009


Residents Forum 2008 Census and Roster by State and Pathology Program (as of February 8, 2008). Northwestern Memorial Hosp 20 2

Hilary McEligott, MD 3/13/2009Debra Zynger, MD 10/1/2008Rush University Med Ctr 12 2Allison Howard MD 10/1/2008Brett Mahon MD 10/1/2008Stroger Hosp of Cook County 4 1Marta Helenowski MD 3/13/2009Univ of Chicago Hosp & Clinics 22 3TBATBATBAUniv of Illinois Hosp 25 3Iffat Choudhry MD 10/14/2009Amy Y Lin, MD 10/1/2008Alberto Locante MD 10/1/2008

Indiana 5Ball Memorial Hosp 13 2Crystal L Rose MD 10/14/2009Angie Schultz MD 3/13/2009Indiana Univ Med Ctr 22 3Rebecca Marks MD 10/14/2009Jonathan Tongson, MD, PA 10/14/2009Alden Webb MD 10/14/2009

Iowa 3Univ of Iowa 23 3TBAAlessandra C Schmitt MD 3/13/2009Matthew D Zieske MD 3/13/2009

Kansas 2Univ of Kansas School of Medicine 11 2Xiaoying Liu MD 10/1/2008TBA

Kentucky 4Univ of Kentucky Med Ctr 17 2Lauren Chiles MD 3/7/2008Adria Hartman MD 3/8/2008 10/14/2009Molly Tovar MD 10/1/2008Univ of Louisville 13 2Beatrice Lee MD 10/1/2008Nadia Shafi MD 3/13/2009

Louisiana 4LSU Health Sciences Center 11 2TBATBALSU School of Medicine 8 1Maressa Pollen MD 3/7/2008Tulane Univ Med Ctr 3 1Matthew Stark MD 3/13/2009

Maine No Pathology Residency Programs 0Maryland 7

Johns Hopkins Hosp 33 4Priya Banerjee, MD 10/1/2008Ashlie L Burkart MD 10/1/2008TBATBANational Cancer Institute 9 1Haresh Mani MD 10/1/2008


Residents Forum 2008 Census and Roster by State and Pathology Program (as of February 8, 2008). Univ of Maryland Hosp 13 2

Emily Maambo MD 3/13/2009Summer Nugent MD 3/13/2009

Massachusetts 17Baystate Med Ctr 14 2Michael Zur MD 3/13/2009Melissa Arabadjief MD 3/13/2009Berkshire Med Ctr 9 1Michelle Monnin MD 3/13/2009Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr 30 3Robert M Najarian MD 10/14/2009Yihong Wang MD 10/1/2008TBABoston Medical Center 10 1Bethany Tierno MD 3/13/2009Brigham & Women's Hosp 20 2Rachel Factor MD 3/13/2009Jason Schmidt MD 3/13/2009Massachusetts General Hosp GRJ249A 35 4Johanna Baran MD 3/13/2009Alton Brad Farris III, MD 3/7/2008Rema Rao MD 10/14/2009Michael Roehrl MD, PhD 10/14/2009New England Med Ctr 11 2Pushkar A Phadke MD 3/13/2009TBAUniv of Mass Med Ctr 13 2Dariusz Stachurski MD 10/1/2008Poonam Vohra MD 10/1/2008

Michigan 9Henry Ford Hosp 16 2Mohammad Raoufi MD 10/1/2008Gaurav Sharma MD 10/14/2009St. John Hosp and Med Ctr 7 1Ilke Nalbantoglu Asan MD 3/7/2008Univ of MI Health Systems 22 3TBATBATBAWayne State Univ 11 2Mhd Sadek Almiski MD 3/13/2009TBAWilliam Beaumont Hosp 10 1TBA

Minnesota 6Mayo Clinic 28 3David K Durnick MD 10/1/2008Kandelaria Rumilla MD 10/1/2008TBAUniv of Minnesota Med School 22 3Lori J Ryan MD 3/13/2009Min Yi Ngae MD 3/13/2009TBA

Mississippi 2Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr 11 2Jonathan Koehler MD 3/7/2008TBA


Residents Forum 2008 Census and Roster by State and Pathology Program (as of February 8, 2008).Missouri 10

St. Louis Univ Med Ctr 16 2Joshua Gapp MD 3/7/2008Christine Nelsen MD 3/13/2009Truman Med Ctr 8 1Raja M Gidwani MD 3/7/2008Univ of Missouri 11 2Allison E Lisle MD 3/7/2008Ronald Miick MD 3/7/2008Washington Univ School of Med 42 5Emily Bantle MD 3/7/2008Smita Krishnamurthy MD 3/13/2009Ji Lu MD 3/13/2009Michelle Powers MD 3/7/2008TBA

Montana No Pathology Residency Programs 0Nebraska 3

Creighton Univ 9 1Pamela Ulmer DO 3/13/2009Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr 12 2Bari Fritz MD 10/14/2009Kyle Perry MD 3/13/2009

Nevada No Pathology Residency Programs 0New Hampshire 2

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Med Ctr 11 2Robert Byrd MD 10/1/2008Laura Tafe MD 10/1/2008

New Jersey 5St. Barnabas Med Ctr 15 2Steven James Drury MD 3/13/2009Naver Sarkissian, MD 3/13/2009UMDNJ-New Jersey Med School 11 2TBATBAUMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Med School 8 1Asima Arslan MD 3/7/2008

New Mexico 2Univ of NM HSC 18 2Jeffrey Bunning, MD 3/7/2008Arand Pierce MD 3/7/2008

New York 34Albany Medical Center 11 2TBATBALenox Hill Hosp 8 1Berrin Ustun MD 3/13/2009Long Island Jewish Med Ctr 13 2Abha Goyal MD 3/13/2009Ihsane Ouansafi MD 3/13/2009Montefiore Med Ctr 19 2Michael McLemore MD MPH 3/13/2009Kara Storck MD 3/13/2009Mount Sinai Med Ctr 24 3Robert Lin MD 10/14/2009TBABrad Wasserman MD, MPH 3/7/2008Nassau Univ Med Ctr 8 1TBA


Residents Forum 2008 Census and Roster by State and Pathology Program (as of February 8, 2008). New York Presbyterian Hosp Columbia Univ Med Ctr 23 3

David de Vinck MD 10/14/2009Renata Joffe MD 10/1/2008Woojin Yu MD 3/13/2009New York Presbyterian-Cornell Campus Hosp 17 2Yingbei Chen MD, PhD 3/13/2009TBANew York Univ School of Medicine 24 3Yong Hannah Wen MD 3/13/2009TBATBASt. Luke's-Roosevelt Hosp/Beth Israel Med Ctr 16 2Nadia N Naumova MD 10/1/2008TBASt. Vincent's Hosp 6 1TBASUNY Downstate Medical Center 20 2TBATBASUNY Health Science Ctr 11 2Ji-Weon Park MD 10/1/2008Kausha Patel MBBS 10/1/2008SUNY Health Science Ctr - Buffalo // BUFFALO GEN H 14 2Gengsheng Yu MD 10/1/2008Ali A Rizvi MD 10/1/2008SUNY Upstate Med Univ at Syracuse 16 2Brian Pavlovitz MD 10/1/2008TBAUniv of Rochester Med Ctr 15 2Alice Briones MD 10/1/2008Jennifer G Pryor MD 3/13/2009Westchester Med Ctr 7 1Chandrani Ghosh Dasgupta MD 3/13/2009Winthrop Univ Hosp 7 1Ronald Paul Walsh Jr. MD 3/7/2008

North Carolina 9Duke Univ Med Ctr 19 2Krystal Johnson MD 3/13/2009Elizabeth Pavlisko MD 3/13/2009Kenneth Youens MD 3/7/2008Pitt County Memorial Hosp 14 2Gina Murray MD 10/14/2009Lance Williams MD 10/14/2009Univ of North Carolina Hosp 18 2Alexander Finn MD 3/13/2009Andrew Laramore MD 3/13/2009Wake Forest Univ Baptist Med Ctr 22 3Cyrus K Manavi MD 3/13/2009Amy C Parsons MD 3/13/2009Yorke D Young MD 3/13/2009

North Dakota No Pathology Residency Programs 0Ohio 13

Akron City 8 1Kimberly A Eickholt MD 3/13/2009Cleveland Clinic Foundation 33 4Elizabeth A Douglas MD 10/14/2009Ziad Peerwani MD 10/1/2008Tricia Lee Pua MD MBA 10/1/2008Jeffrey M Uchin MD 10/14/2009


Residents Forum 2008 Census and Roster by State and Pathology Program (as of February 8, 2008). Med College of Ohio // UNIV of TOLEDO HLTH SCI CAM 6 1

TBAMetrohealth Med Ctr 9 1Jianhong Zhou MD 3/7/2008Ohio State Medical Ctr 13 2TBATBAUniv Hosp of Cleveland 17 2Christina Wojewoda MD 3/13/2009Amber Angela Petrolla MD 10/1/2008Univ of Cincinnati 10 1Rachel Sheridan, MD 10/1/2008Western Reserve Care System 7 1Jack Moskowitz MD 10/1/2008

Oklahoma 2Univ of Oklahoma 13 2Alex John MD 3/13/2009George Pirumyan MD 3/13/2009

Oregon 2Oregon Health & Science Univ 14 2Sandra White, MD 3/7/2008Thomas Palmrose MD 3/13/2009Dustin Schackelton MD 3/22/2010

Pennsylvania 19Allegheny General Hosp 11 2Sarah Share MD 3/13/2009TBAConemaugh Valley Memorial Hosp 7 1Steven Catinchi MD 3/13/2009Drexel Univ College of Medicine 20 2TBATBAHosp of the Univ of PA 32 4Ryan Fortna MD 10/14/2009TBATBATBAMS Hershey Med Ctr 13 2Skylar T Alsop MD 10/14/2009Matthew J Tortora MD 10/1/2008Pennsylvania Hosp 7 1Gina Zanchelli-Astran DO 3/7/2008Temple Univ Hosp 9 1TBAThomas Jefferson Univ Hosp 14 2Alessandro Bombonati MD 10/14/2009Joshua Lloyd MD 10/14/2009Univ of Pittsburgh Med Ctr 40 4Ibrahim Batal MD 3/13/2009TBATBATBA

Puerto Rico 1Univ of Puerto Rico 5 1Juan Carlos Santa-Rosario MD 3/7/2008

Rhode Island 2Warren Alpert Med Sch of Brown Univ 13 2Katherine T Sciandra MD 3/13/2009Brody J Winn MD 10/14/2009


Residents Forum 2008 Census and Roster by State and Pathology Program (as of February 8, 2008).South Carolina 2

Med Univ of South Carolina 14 2Kevin D Branch MD 3/13/2009Carl L Buckner MD 3/13/2009Paul Eberts MD 3/13/2009

South Dakota 1Univ of South Dakota 6 1Kevin Tyler DO 10/1/2008

Tennessee 8East Tennessee State Univ 8 1Michael W Rentz MD 10/1/2008Univ of Tennessee Health Science Ctr 16 2Andre Thompson MD 3/7/2008Christopher Morgan DO 10/1/2008Univ of Tennessee Med Ctr 11 2Amber Patton DO 10/1/2008TBAVanderbilt Univ Hosp 30 3Jason Barnes, MD 3/7/2008Laurel Fohn MD PhD 10/14/2009Megan Kressin, MD 3/7/2008

Texas 21Baylor College of Medicine 30 3Daniel Rosen MD 3/13/2009Jennifer Rushton MD 10/14/2009Sara Shalin MD 10/14/2009Baylor Univ Med Ctr 12 2Rebecca Sager MD 10/14/2009TBAScott & White Memorial Hosp 10 1Jamie Rae Mings MD 3/7/2008Texas Tech Univ HSC 8 1Elizabeth Gilmore DO 3/13/2009The Methodist Hosp 26 3Jennifer Black MD 10/1/2008Martin P Powers MD 10/1/2008Zhiqiang Brad Wang MD PhD 10/1/2008Univ of Texas Med Branch 20 2Erin Barnhart, MD 3/7/2008Kyle Eskue MD 10/14/2009Univ of Texas Med School Houston 24 3Rania Abadeer, MD 3/7/2008Michelle Rodriguez MD 3/13/2009Melissa Stanton MD 3/13/2009UT Southwestern Med Ctr 39 4Agata Bogusz MD PhD 3/13/2009Carlo Gavino MD 3/13/2009Willmar Patino MD 3/13/2009Gregory Stancel MD 3/13/2009UTHSC at San Antonio 15 2Matthew A Martin MD 10/1/2008Teresa Duran, MD 3/13/2009

US Military Branches 6

San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (SAUSHEC) (TX...US Air Force / US Army) 13 2Margaret Abuzeid MD 10/14/2009Gabriella Cardoza-Favarato MD 10/14/2009


Residents Forum 2008 Census and Roster by State and Pathology Program (as of February 8, 2008). Madigan Army Med Ctr (WA...US Army) 9 1

Daniel Hagen MD 10/1/2008Naval Med Ctr (CA...US Navy) 9 1Elizabeth A Kuhls MD 10/1/2008National Capital Consortium (DC...US Army / US Navy) 14 2George T Leonard Jr MD PhD 3/13/2009TBA

Utah 2Univ of Utah HSC 17 2Heather Carney MD 3/13/2009Silvia Skripenova MD 10/14/2009

Vermont 2Univ of Vermont College of Med 15 2Phuong Le MD 10/14/2009Kathleen McCubbin MD 3/13/2009

Virginia 5Med College of Virginia/VCU 17 2Katherine Kimmelshue MD 3/13/2009Emerald O'Sullivan-Mejia MD 10/14/2009Univ of Virginia HSC 21 3William Kanner MD 10/14/2009Yasmin Lutterbie MD 3/13/2009TBA

Washington 3Univ of Washington 27 3Sandra Bohling MD 3/13/2009Paul Furmanczyk MD 3/13/2009Erin E Grimm MD 10/1/2008

West Virginia 1West Virginia Univ HSC 10 1Ryan Livengood MD 10/1/2008

Wisconsin 4Med College of Wisconsin 15 2TBATBAUniv of Wisconsin Hosp & Clinics 18 2Philip Quann MD 3/7/2008Regina Van Buren MD 3/7/2008

Wyoming No Pathology Residency Programs 0

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COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS RESIDENTS FORUM

LATE AND EMERGENCY RESOLUTION POLICY Background and Rationale: A policy must be in place for the College of American Pathologists Residents Forum (CAP-RF) to consider resolutions that are submitted after the pre-imposed deadline for publication in the agenda book. Late resolutions should have sufficient merit such that delaying action on the resolution until the subsequent meeting of the CAP-RF will significantly diminish or eliminate the resolution’s impact. Because late resolutions cannot be thoroughly researched by the CAP-RF Executive Committee (FEC) members prior to bringing them before the CAP-RF for debate, every effort must be made to submit resolutions by the regularly scheduled deadline. Definitions: Late Resolution - A late resolution is one that is submitted to CAP-RF staff after the pre-imposed deadline for publication in the agenda book. Emergency Resolution - An emergency resolution is a resolution that is submitted after the meeting of the FEC, which occurs the day before the general assembly meeting of the CAP-RF. Procedure for Submission of Late Resolutions: All late resolutions must be submitted in writing to CAP-RF staff prior to the meeting of the FEC, which takes place the day before the general assembly meeting of the CAP-RF. Disposition of Late Resolutions: The resolution will be brought to the attention of the FEC chair, who will assign the Late Resolution Reference Committee to gather background information on the resolution. This should include personal communication with the author(s) of the resolution. The Late Resolution Reference Committee is made up of three FEC members: the Vice Chair; the Delegate to the AMA-RPS; and the Delegate to the CAP House of Delegates. This Late Resolution Reference Committee is responsible for making a recommendation to the RF regarding the acceptance of the late resolution for debate. A statement by the author(s) should accompany a late resolution and should address the following points: -The timeliness of the resolution -The importance of the resolution -Why the resolution is being presented late The late resolution will be presented to the delegates of the CAP-RF for consideration. In accordance with CAP-RF bylaws, a two-thirds approval of RF members present and credentialed for a given meeting is required for a late resolution to be considered. The author of each late resolution will be given an opportunity to address the RF for two minutes on the subject of why the resolution is important. Debate will not be allowed on the content of a late resolution until the resolution is approved for consideration by the RF. If approved for consideration, a late resolution will be discussed according to the procedure for handling any resolution. Since an emergency resolution will not have been seen by the Late Resolution Reference Committee, it must be presented directly to the CAP-RF assembly with the same guidelines for approval as a late resolution, but without an official recommendation by the Late Resolution Reference Committee. ref:late resolutions.doc



Autopsy Committee

11/09/07 – 11/10/07 St.Kitts

Submitted by: Ashley O’Bannon [email protected] .

• The Autopsy Committee recommends that CSA adopt a new CAP policy regarding the definition of the autopsy.

• The Autopsy Committee continues to develop cases for the Autopsy Pathology program

(AU), an educational series designed for autopsy pathologists in general practice.

• The Autopsy Committee continues to collaborate with the Neuropathology Committee and the Forensics Resource Committee to develop a publication entitled Special Autopsy Dissections.



Council on Government and Professional Affairs

Recent Meeting October 27-28, 2007 Charleston, SC

Submitted by: Daniel Zedek, MD E-mail Address: [email protected]

• Repeal of the flawed SGR: The Council on Government and Professional Affairs continues to work on many different fronts to repeal the flawed SGR and the above legislation is a success in this regard. This has been a big issue for pathologists and all physicians over the last few years and this year is no exception. The CAP is working closely with the AMA to once again get a temporary hold on the payment cuts and to work on a permanent fix to the problem.

• Pay for Performance: The AMA Physicians Consortium approved the CAP pathology measures on breast and colon cancer. The CGPA is currently working on additional measures involving serum protein electrophoresis, Barrett’s Esophagus, radical prostatectomy reporting, and peripheral blood smear reporting.

• Future of Pathology: The CGPA, along with other councils and committees in

the CAP, has been giving a lot of thought lately to the future of pathology in regard to emerging technologies and ones that are already with us (such as virtual slides). The Molecular Pathology Working Group has been hard at work on the key issues relating to strategies and policies for addressing regulatory and legislative proposals that would impact molecular pathology and genetics.

• Cytology PT Legislation: The CGPA has been working hard to change the current federal legislation on cytology PT including the introduction of HR 1237 that has the support of many pathology, physician, and lay groups.



COUNCIL ON SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS

December 1, 2007 New Orleans, Louisiana

Submitted by: Nicole C. Prall E-mail Address: [email protected]

ACTIONS TAKEN/DECISIONS MADE (COUNCIL LEVEL) 1. The CSA took action to approve a strategic issues matrix which captures all major CSA

projects, ongoing activities and operational initiatives.

2. Work continues by Dr. Wheeler to establish chief editors for the e-medicine initiative. The goal is to have substantial content developed in the next 6-12 months.

POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS

1. The CSA recommends that CAP Policy FF, Frequency of Cervical Cancer Screening, be

revised to reflect current practice standards. 2. The CSA recommends that CAP Policy NNN, Consent for Autopsy Organ and Tissue

Retention, be revised due to recent high-profile cases in Massachusetts and other states which have brought to the public the issue of tissue and organ retention at autopsy. This Policy Revision will allow for recognition of patient family autonomy while at the same time reaffirming the duties, privileges, and responsibilities of the forensic pathologist.

For autopsies in which the legal next of kin did not consent for the autopsy (e.g., medical examiner and coroner jurisdiction cases), organs and tissues not retained for possible further diagnostic evaluation should be returned with the body to the funeral home. unless permission for retention is sought from and granted by the legal next of kin. If whole organs are to be retained for a prolonged period for additional studies, the family should be informed and options for a final disposition of the tissues should be discussed. The CAP encourages open and clear communication between families and autopsy pathologists throughout the postmortem examination process. If whole organs are to be retained at the conclusion of the autopsy, the family should be made aware of and given tissue disposition options. Depending on the local facility capabilities, these options may include disposal of the tissue(s) in a dignified manner, return of the tissue(s) to the funeral home at the expense of the family, or retention of the body in the morgue until retained organs can be released with the remainder of the body. This informed tissue disposition policy should not be construed as requesting consent for retention of said organs. Consent to do so is provided by a valid permit in hospital autopsies and by law in medicolegal autopsies. 3. The CSA recommends that CAP Policy R, Requirements for Medical Examiner, be revised.

The College of American Pathologists advocates that chiefs/directors of medical examiner systems be physicians certified in anatomic pathology or, preferably, in both anatomic and forensic pathology by the American Board of pathology (or an equivalent certifying organization).

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CSA WORKING GROUPS An Education Council/CSA Ad Hoc Group on Anatomic Pathology Education has recently been formed to develop new AP products and services. Drs. Wheeler and Valenstein overviewed the chronology on how this group was formed. Following that, Dr. Jared N. Schwartz, CAP President, joined the discussion via speaker telephone to provide further direction. The following was discussed:

1. Five specialties were identified for the first wave of products: • G1 • GU • Breast • Pulmonary • Pharmacogenetics

2. It is envisioned that the CAP can serve in a leadership role in the advancement of

standardization and that the CAP Accreditation program will have a role to play in advancing standardization similar to what has been done for HER2 testing.

3. Detailed consideration by the Education/CSA Working Group on specific details of

product configuration will take place. The resultant products of the Working Group are expected to become part of the body of work of the CAP Institute.

4. Communications and detailed product development are expected to occur in 2008

with the first product launch expected in 2009. Related to this general initiative, and as part of earlier discussions, was the decision to re-establish the CAP Dermatopathology Program. Drs. Wheeler and Valenstein will communicate with Dr. Richard Brown regarding this program. The CSA took action to form a Working Group to study genetic heterogeneity as it relates to interpretation of HER2 amplification in invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast. Drs. Compton and Robb reported on the most current activities of the NCI in relation to the CAP Human Specimen Biorepository Ad Hoc Steering Committee. The CAP Ad Hoc Group will meet in February to discuss next steps for the CAP. GOVERNMENT AND PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS/INTERSOCIETY RELATIONSHIPS The CSA reviewed information regarding the Oncotype DX. It was strongly supported that the Cancer Committee work together with the American Joint Committee on Cancer to develop a public nomogram defining prediction of disease. A new initiative to develop a testing guideline for ER/PR is expected to soon be under development as collaboration between the CAP, the American Society for Clinical Oncology and Cancer Care Ontario. The GeTRM activity, as sponsored through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is beginning to conduct initial meetings. Dr. Vivianna VanDeerlin, CAP Representative to GeTRM, presented information regarding the CAP and its PT Programs.



Diagnostic Immunology Resource Committee

September 15-16, 2007 Chicago, Illinois

Submitted by: Leo A. Niemeier, M.D. [email protected]

• Diagnostic Immunology (S) and Special Immunology (S2): A qualitative versus quantitative grading dilemma was discussed using both rheumatoid factor (RF) and double stranded DNA (dsDNA) as models. The goal of a project, completed by Dr.Niemeier, was to see a type of standardized grading scheme, such as an “all methods”, could be applied to each of the above analytes. Unfortunately, through a review of the package inserts (for the above analytes) compared to the fixed “all methods”, quantitative ranges proved that this approach is not feasible due to large variances in negative and positive cutoff values between manufacturers’ kits.

• Syphilis Serology (G): The committee discussed the recent non-consensus issue with

the Phoenix Bio-Tech Trep-Sure total antibody enzyme immunoassay (EIA) kit for nonreactive specimens. Because the EIA-total antibody was a recent method addition to the result form, the committee has decided to watch the performance of this kit over the next several mailings to determine if this is a specimen matrix effect issue or a sensitivity and/or specificity issue.

• Rheumatic Disease Special Serologies (RDS): The committee decided that, starting

with the 2008 RDS-A mailing, all qualitative analytes will be graded by 80% participant consensus. The committee has also decided that the remaining educational activity for 2008 will be an anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) topic, will be written by Dr. Niemeier, Dr. Goeken and Dr. Homburger, and will be included in the 2008 RDS-B mailing.

• Antiphospholipid Antibody (ACL): The committee has decided that, starting with the

2008 ACL-A mailing, the IgG and IgM qualitative Beta-2-Glycoprotein I analytes will be graded by 80% participant consensus. The committee has also decided to change the qualitative grading for the anticardiolipin analytes from 90% participant consensus to 80% participant consensus to have a consistent grading scheme throughout the survey.

• Stem Cell (CD34+) Analysis (FL4): Due to the recent inquiry into checklist item

FLO.23800, controls for CD34 enumeration were discussed. The committee has concluded that the required two controls, one being at or near clinical decision levels, is both reasonable and necessary, as it is also a CLIA mandated requirement as well.



Economic Affairs Committee

October 6, 2007 Boston, Massachusetts

Submitted by: John Cangelosi, MD [email protected]

Proposed 2008 Physician Fee Schedule: The EAC discussed the proposed physician fee schedule, which continues CMS’ method of basing the measurement of indirect costs on the magnitude of direct costs. The College stated in comments to CMS on the proposed rule that the practice expense methodology for deriving the indirect PE RVU is flawed for professional component (PC) services and again requested modifications to this methodology. The EAC is in continuing conversations with CMS regarding this issue. Multi-Specialty Physician Survey: The EAC was updated on the status of the multi-specialty physician survey conducted by Gallup. The AMA is in discussions to re-launch the survey next year. Five-Year Review Identification Effort: The EAC discussed ongoing efforts by the RUC and CMS to examine codes for inclusion in the next five-year review. The EAC will continue to monitor this matter and continue to evaluate and communicate any findings. Future EAC Meetings: The EAC reviewed the 2008 meeting dates and locations and recommended that the January 2009 meeting be held in Fort Myers, Florida. Confirmed 2008 dates and locations include January 19-20 (Phoenix, AZ) May 17-18, (Washington, DC) and September 20-21 (Baltimore, MD).



Forensic Pathology Resource Committee

Cabo San Lucas, MX November 2-3, 2007

Submitted by: Nick Batalis, MD ([email protected])

• Organ retention and disposition: In response to a growing number of lawsuits against pathologists for retaining organs at autopsy, the committee recommended to revise policy NNN. The committee encourages an open line of communication between the family and possibly the funeral home when a pathologist chooses to retain an organ at autopsy.

• eMedicine: Discussed the CAP’s joint venture with the online textbook, eMedicine,

with Dr. Wheeler including the project as a whole and individual topics for the forensic pathology chapters to be included.

• Maintenance of certification: Discussed the issues of MOC and how the committee

could help forensic pathologists maintain MOC. It was noted that the CME credits from subscribing to the FR series, and possibly from the eMedicine project could be applied to MOC.

• FR surveys: Reviewed, edited, and assigned cases for the 2008/2009 FR series surveys.



Histocompatibility/Identity Testing Committee

November 3 - 4, 2007 Chicago, Illinois

Paul J. McGowan, M.D. mcgowanpj@health.

• Forensic Proficiency Testing (PT)/Abbreviated PT test: The committee has taken into consideration of the addition of a new PT test for Forensic laboratories. The committee has began discussing possible vendors, demand for the PT, and marketing strategies

• Educational Materials: Two committee members are working together to write a text

for the CAP regarding ABO incompatible transplantation. An advisor to the committee is also leading the way for writing another text.

• Updating Current PT Surveys: The committee consistently reviews the PT surveys

for which it is responsible. The committee has made numerous minor changes and a few significant changes to the Surveys in order to be current with technology and reporting methods used by participants.

• Involvement in Organ Sharing Programs and Maintenance of CAPs High

Standards in Proficiency Testing: The committee is committed to maintaining its part in contributing to CAPs outstanding reputation. The committee is striving to have CAP involved in many transplant-related organizations.



Histotechnology Committee

Fall - 2007

Submitted by: Shane Kohl [email protected]

Histology Atlas: One of the major upcoming accomplishments of the Histotechnology committee is the anticipated completion of the histology atlas by the end of 2007 – early 2008. The atlas is a will cover a variety of topics including histochemical stains (H&E, fungal, mycobacterium, etc...), problems/solutions and general processes used daily in most histology laboratories. HistoQip Program: HistoQip is a quality assurance program for histopathology, which is jointly sponsored by the National Society for Histotechnology and College of American Pathologists. This past Fall (HQIP-B) there was again a record number of participants (931 fulfilled kits) compared to the previous Spring (HQIP-A, 2007, 902 fulfilled kits). The program participation has been growing since its' beginning in 2003 (HQIP-A, 2003, 400 fulfilled kits). CAP/NSH Workload Study: Thousands of surveys addressing specific questions to both hospital and independent laboratories regarding staffing, work hours, microtomy, paraffin blocks, etc… in hopes of addressing workload challenges in the histopathology laboratory. The surveys were completed in 2007 generating tons of data. The committee is currently deciphering through the data in hopes to generate a future manuscript discussing and summarizing the data.



Immunohistochemistry Committee

November 10-11, 2007 Chicago, IL

Submitted by: Yan Shi, MD, PhD E-mail Address: [email protected]

1. Dr. Fitzgibbons outlined the difficulties the College is experiencing in producing the HER2 Surveys due to a severe shortage of donated breast tumors. The projected emergence of chromogenic in situ hybridization (CISH) testing for HER2 and the proposed new ER guidelines will require more breast cases for Surveys, while the availability of these tissues is decreasing due to smaller sized, post therapy tumors being encountered more frequently. The committee recommended a number of modifications to the HER2 Survey to efficiently align it with these precious tissue resources: 1) Consider reducing the number of challenges from 40 cases each mailing to 20 cases each mailing. 2) Modify the HER2 specifications to include cases scored as 1+ by IHC in initial testing. 3) Investigate offering other tissue types in the HER2 Survey, such as gastric adenocarcinoma and high grade transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. 4) Rather than requiring enrollment in the tissue-based glass slide program, have “interpretation-only” labs fulfill their PT requirement by an image based online program. The proposed program would include two events with ten challenges.

2. The committee discussed modifying the MK Survey in 2009 to be more of a proficiency testing (PT) program that is antibody-based rather than diagnosis-based . This modified program will continue to offer two mailings with four cases each, but will consist of seven unstained slides for five commonly ordered marker challenges. Since a diagnosis will not longer be required, either normal or lesional tissue can be used depending on the specific marker grouping being assessed. The result form will be modified to eliminate the “favored interpretation” field and will contain fields for immunoreactivity (negative or positive with a grouping of the percent of cells immunoreactive), intensity (weak, moderate or strong), and the presence of immunoreactive normal elements. The committee recommended that the modified MK Survey be offered as a non-graded event in 2009 with the goal of grading the immunoreactivity in 2010.



Instrumentation Resource Committee

January 12-13, 2008 Honolulu, Hawaii

Submitted by: John R. Jalas, M.D., Ph.D. [email protected] The Instrumentation Resource Committee is charged by the College to develop Surveys “for the assessment of accuracy, precision, linearity of procedures, instruments and measuring devices; to address standardization and harmonization across laboratories; to provide a means for laboratories to evaluate their methodology; to educate CAP membership and provide authoritative resource for the College.” At the January 2008 meeting, the following issues were discussed:

• Calibration Verification/Linearity (CVL) Surveys: The Committee is actively maintaining multiple CVL surveys. The following CVL surveys were specifically discussed and specifications were updated:

o Linearity (LN) 1 and 2: Chemistry/Lipid/Enzyme. o LN3: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring. o LN5: Ligand Assay. o LN6: Urine Chemistry. o LN7: Immunology. o LN8: Reproductive Endocrinology. o LN20: Urine Microalbumin.

Common Committee activities for each of these Surveys include: setting specifications, evaluating the performance of participant laboratories; determining the adequacy of manufactured survey reagents; working with commercial manufacturers to optimize survey material; comparing the performance of analyzers between laboratories as well as between equipment manufacturers.

• Marketing Report: The Committee was apprised of extensive marketing analysis of current customers, lost customers, and potential new customers. The Committee agreed that more aggressive marketing strategies are appropriate, including emphasizing the power of Peer Group analysis (which is unique to the CAP products).

• CVL User’s Guide: The Committee reviewed the final draft of the CVL User’s Guide and made recommendations. The User’s Guide is a new product in response to customer’s requests for educational materials to assist in the interpretation of results.

• Linearity (LN) Express: The College continues to strive to improve turnaround time in an effort to improve customer satisfaction with the CVL products. The Committee expressed concern over lengthy turnaround time and the Committee was updated on the status of the LN Express program, which is designed to provide results of the linearity evaluation within days of a laboratory submitting their data.



MEMBER DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

January 26-27, 2008 Our Lucaya, Grand Bahamas

Submitted by: Suzanne H. Martin, M.D., [email protected] Danielle E. Westfall, M.D., [email protected]

• CAP Strategic Plan for 2008: Discussed the CAP's Strategic Plan for 2008, how it relates to the MDC and what actions we can take to support the Strategic Plan.

• Retention of 0-5 New Fellow Members: The Member Development Committee

discussed how to best keep New Fellow Members active and contact information up-to-date. Some ideas were:

o Having a second contact email and an easier way to change your profile on the College website so it's easier to keep contact information up-to-date.

o Developing a new 0-5 Fellows/Young Pathologists Forum so New Fellows can stay active within the College.

o Discussed the idea of a "New Member Concierge" to help introduce them to ways to be active within the College, as well as making them aware of benefits of being active within the College

• Member Recruitment: The MDC set a goal of achieving a 2% net growth of

Fellow Members in 2008. Discussed the "Member-Get-A-Member" campaign and other ways to increase membership recruitment.

• CAP '08: The MDC discussed member development activities for the Annual

Meeeting. o Discussed the '07 Member Development activities such as First Timers

Lunch, New Members Dinners, and networking sessions and how to improve on them for '08 and '09.

o Discussed the idea of a Booth in the Connections Cafe to educate members on the College website, RSS Feeds, Listservs, WIKI's, etc.

o Discussed the nomination of candidates for various CAP awards as well as the possible addition of an award for resident teaching.



MICROBIOLOGY RESOURCE COMMITTEE

December 7-8 Chicago, IL

Submitted by: Dr. Margret Oethinger E-mail Address: [email protected]

• Microbiology Surveys 2007: The Microbiology Resource Committee (MRC) spent a great amount of time on short and long term planning of CAP Microbiology Surveys, analyzing participant’s results and writing/editing detailed discussions. These “Critiques” have become increasingly educational through a number of actions that the MRC has taken:

o Similar microorganisms are grouped together to challenge the differential diagnostic abilities

o Critiques in Parasitology Surveys contain educational tables that compare salient features of different parasites

o Critques in Mycology Surveys incorporate high-quality photomicrographs o Bacteriology and other major Surveys offer CME after answering questions

based on the write-ups

The MRC acknowledges that the critiques are valuable educational materials for residents’ learning and maintenance of competency requirements. The MRC would like to see these critiques more accessible and visible on the CAP website.

Laboratory Preparedness (LPS) Survey: In the aftermath of the September 11 and the Bacillus anthrax threat in 2001, a laboratory network was put into place to help sentinel laboratories prepare for encounters with possible agents of bioterrorism (“select agents”), such as Bacillus anthrax, Yersinia pestis or Brucella. Specific guidelines for the work-up of these agents in sentinel labs and notification of higher hierarchy labs (Public Health Labs, CDC) were formulated. Traditionally, LPS Surveys were based on photomicrographs and surrogates of select agents, testing the recognition of these dangerous microorganisms, but not identification guidelines or the communication of the laboratory network. The LPS survey was redesigned by the MRC in collaboration with the Association of Public Health Laboratories and the CDC to challenge laboratories in a more “real-life” way with attenuated strains of BT agents including Bacillus anthracis and Yersinia pestis. The first two such surveys were sent out in 2007 and greeted with enthusiasm as laboratories were tested on their ability to identify organisms and to notify public health authorities

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Neuropathology

January 19-20 2008 Chicago, IL

Submitted by: Aaron Wagner [email protected]

• Specimen handling: The committee continues to work on articles aimed at practicing pathologists explaining the proper handling of neuropathology specimens. Upcoming articles will include ocular, nerve, and muscle biopsies.

• What’s New in WHO: The committee discussed an upcoming article outlining the new

entities and entities with refined classification in the latest edition of the WHO Tumors of the Nervous System book.

• Neuropathology program cases: The committee finalized the edits for the next NP

CD. We also discussed upcoming cases for next year’s programs. I signed up to be first editor on cases involving rheumatoid and dermatomyositis.



PATIENT SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

September 15-16, 2007 Washington, DC

Submitted by: Patricia A. R. Brunker, MD, DPhil [email protected]

• Public Health and Laboratory Preparedness o Review of the current legislation regarding lab preparedness, including the

Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Response Act of 2002, Project BioShield Act of 2004, and Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act of 2006. CAP activities in this area, including the Laboratory Preparedness Survey were discussed. Committee staff will be monitoring federal activities at the regulatory level.

• Molecular Pathology

o Discussed the position of the CAP regarding gene patents as they apply to development and performance of genetic laboratory tests. The committee was updated on the CGPA Molecular Pathology Working Group, and discussed the appropriate venues for federal regulation (e.g., CLIA vs. the FDA).

• Health Care Information

o Extensively reviewed the White Paper entitled American Health Information Community (AHIC) Successor White Paper, from the Office on the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, which focussed on the redesign of the AHIC. The critical role the CAP should play in this process as the AHIC Successor is being created was discussed.

• Performance Outcome Measures

o A major action item at the meeting was the creation of recommendations to the CGPA on the next steps in the CAP strategy with regard to Pay for Performance and on future CAP Performance Measures Development. The committee discussed several specific areas of anatomic pathology and laboratory medicine that might be amenable to specific outcomes assessment.



POINT OF CARE TESTING (POCT) COMMITTEE

February 9-10, 2008 San Juan, Puerto Rico

Submitted by: Anne Igbokwe [email protected]

• POCT Checklist Review: With the ever increasing number of waived tests on the market for POCT, it has become necessary for the CAP POCT checklist to be revised. The checklist is used by CAP inspectors to ensure that laboratories seeking CAP accreditation are thoroughly and uniformly inspected to maintain a consistent level of quality amongst all CAP accredited laboratories. In collaboration with the CAP Checklist Committee plans were made to split the checklist into waived and non waived sections so that laboratories only performing waived testing are not encumbered with information and requirements necessary only for laboratories that perform moderately and highly complex testing.

• FAQs: The POCT Frequently Asked Questions document was further updated by the

junior member and the rest of the committee reviewed the changes. More edits by selected members will be carried out over the next month prior to relaunching the FAQs section on the CAP POCT website.

• Researching ideas to increase the number of end users of CAP POCT resources:

The committee is always looking for ways to make the educational material and POCT resources produced by the group available to more end users. A plan to approach certain nursing societies was drawn up and the nurse on the committee provided many excellent ideas on how our educational pieces might be modified to make them even more useful to the nursing community. A proposal to tier the level of complexity for each educational topic (by concurrently writing for physicians office workers, nurses and laboratory technicians) to get maximum mileage out of each piece of work was also suggested.

• Market Update on PT check up: We received an update from the marketing division

on the progress of PT Check Up. PT Check Up is a quality improvement program spearheaded by CAP to promote good laboratory practice amongst physician office laboratories and other small waived laboratories. Ideas on how to advertise the product were discussed.

• Educational pieces: The customer feed back on the educational pieces that have been sent out recently were discussed. Overall, the articles were felt to be well written and the majority of the participants intended to apply what they had learned from the articles. Drafts of future articles at various stages of development were reviewed and critiqued by committee members. Edits to the articles will be circulated by email amongst members and further improved on during the course of the year.



Practice Management Committee

Oct. 20-21, 2007 Chicago, IL

Submitted by: Jennifer Naber [email protected]

• CAP 2007 Consultant’s Corner: Fourteen meetings between pathologists and practice

management consultants took place at the CAP 2007 meeting. Both the pathologists and the consulting firms provided feedback indicating consultant’s corner had been a positive experience.

• CPT Coding Service : Dr. Talbert is chairing a collaborative effort with members from

the Practice Management Committee and the Economic Affairs Committee, to evaluate and select a vendor for the College’s CPT Coding Service.

• Pathology Practice Managers Section/Forum: Promotion and implementation

activities have begun for a January 2008 launch of the CAP Practice Managers Forum. The practice management committee has proposed this as a mechanism for non-physician practice managers to join the College.

• Pathology Practice Management (PPM) 2008: Constance Filling, Vice President of

Education and Publications, and Elizabeth Gillette, Instructional Designer, facilitated a discussion on the learning and performance needs of pathologists for input into planning Pathology Practice Management (PPM) 2008 course.

• Laboratory Director Resources: Several documents were reviewed and edited

including an annotated hospital professional services “Bad Contract,” a sample agreement between a hospital and a pathology group, a Medicare Part A Services Time Record, a sample physician group employment agreement and supplement, and a sample hospital physician employment agreement and supplement



PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

November 3-4, 2007

Washington, DC Submitted by: Diana Cardona, MD ([email protected]) Summary of Key Discussion Items: Economic Research And Analysis: Staff presented preliminary data from the first part of the Practice Characteristics Survey on individual practice demographics, compensation and benefits. The committee felt that a separate report of this compensation and benefits data will be released prior to the final report of all three surveys, which will require a longer preparation time. Lastly, the Committee agreed that the College needs to keep a biannual survey to track trends in practice arrangements, but to measure compensation and benefits on an annual basis. Contractual Joint Ventures: Staff presented an update on CMS rulemaking and the new anti-markup provision for off-site diagnostic testing services. The Committee discussed future strategies for dealing with pod labs/contractual joint ventures, such as having the College review and analyze private sector data to look for increased costs and/or utilization from physician groups involved in CJV models. Lastly, at the bequest of the Federal and State Affairs Committee, the Committee discussed direct billing policies in the private sector and the need for favorable statements from the OIG on the characterization of markup practices as fraud.

Professional Component Billing: The first draft of the Professional Component Billing for Non-Medicare Patients Information Package was presented. This will serve as a companion piece to the Information Package on Medicare Part A Payment and is intended to serve as a negotiation resource and to educate pathologists on their payment rights for the professional component of clinical pathology services. Private Payer Issues: Staff provided an update on the AMA Practice Management Center (PMC) which is currently addressing the issue of Aetna limiting payment to out-of-network providers to 125% of Medicare. Staff will continue to monitor and make PMC staff aware of the CAP’s concerns with private payers. The Committee also discussed the emerging issue of unit-of-service limitations by private health plans and the need to argue for an appeal process to mitigate the impact of any established policies. Scope of Practice: The Committee continues to monitor the development of a Clinical Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Sciences and asked staff to work with the AAB and other organizations representing PhD scientists, to develop a coalition to oppose attempts to lessen the education and training requirements for laboratory personnel, including the creation of the clinical doctorate program. Lastly, the Committee reviewed a recent announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to consider development of a new category of drugs called “behind-the-counter” drugs that could be dispensed by pharmacists without a prescription or physician order. Staff will continue to monitor these issues and will report back to the Committee as appropriate. Compliance: The Committee reviewed the pathology-specific initiatives for the OIG 2008 Work Plan and discussed the exclusion of two initiatives from last year’s plan – the audit of physician billings for pathology services and contractual arrangements between laboratory suppliers and physician practices and hospitals. Staff feels that the action of removing the audits from the work plan suggests that the OIG completed a preliminary analysis and found no concerns to warrant further work on the project. New Issues: The Committee monitors issues related to liability insurance reform and interstate practice of medicine for CGPA. Staff initiated a discussion on how the use of health information technology has advanced private health plan’s programs for physician ranking based on both quality and cost measures. Discussion focused on the need for CAP to lead the development of laboratory reporting measures since pathologists will most likely be ranked based on data in the lab systems rather than individual physician measures like other specialists. The next committee meeting will be held n February 3- 4, 2008 in Washington, DC.



Public Affairs Committee

October 13-14, 2007 Williamsburg, VA

Submitted by: C. Leilani Valdes [email protected]

Public Statements on Health Issues Initiative: The Committee developed an action item regarding developing a new public statement topic that would focus on better access to healthcare for uninsured and underinsured patients. The action item will go to the Council on Membership and Professional Development for approval. If the topic is approved by the CMPD, it will then to the Council on Government and Professional Development and the Council on Scientific Affairs for approval. It was felt by the committee that since pathologists are a key player in patient care and specifically cancer and disease diagnosis, it makes professional sense for the College to support the issue of improved access to care. In its statement, the College would not seek to endorse any particular plan for healthcare reform, but rather to support generally, the same four basic health care principles (or “four A’s”) that the American Cancer Society has identified:

Adequate: People must have timely access to the full range of healthcare, including prevention and early detection. Affordable: Healthcare pricing should be based on the patient’s ability to pay. Available: People need to have coverage no matter what their health status is or what treatments they’ve had in the past. Administratively simple: Health care processes should be easy to understand and navigate.

Defining Pathology for Wikipedia: The Committee wants to investigate making additions/changes to pathology-related content on Wikipedia, especially as it relates to MyBiopsy.org content. If you are interested in participating in this project, please contact Leilani Valdes ([email protected]) or CAP staff Maureen Jones ([email protected]). 2008 Goals for the NewsPath: Goals for NewsPath Editorial Board were identified as follows:

1. Increase the frequency of articles 2. Build a pool of writers to include any interested CAP Junior Member, with the Editorial

Board members serving as mentors for the Junior Member authors 3. Develop a new Editorial Calendar (balancing AP and CP articles) 4. Explore the possibility of adding a CME component to the articles

If you are interested in participating as a Junior Member author for NewsPath, please contact Leilani Valdes ([email protected]) or CAP staff Maureen Jones ([email protected]).



Publications Committee

September 29, 2007 Chicago, Illinois

Submitted by: Kelly Rose, MD Your Name: Kelly Rose, MD E-mail Address: [email protected]

• Online Purchasing : The Education Committee, as recommended by the Publications Committee, has approved the use of shopping cart functionality on the CAP website as an immediate solution for providing online purchasing of CAP publications.

• New and Potential Publications: Many new (approved) and potential (under

investigation) topics for publications were discussed including but not limited to histology, cytology, hemostasis, mycology, urinalysis, gram staining, dissection techniques, and transplant pathology. Approved publications will be written by leading experts in their respective fields. So hold on tight, excellent publications are on the horizon!



Safety Committee

11/11/07 Chicago, IL

Submitted by: AnnaMarie Carley, MD E-mail Address: [email protected]

• Reproductive Laboratory Issues:

o Formal discussion involving the use of gloves and mouth pipetting under certain conditions outlined by the Reproductive laboratories. Our actions included:

Continued discussion and collaboration with the CAP Reproductive Committee to formalize recommendations guided by their expertise

Continued research on these topics including accepted standard of practice

No formal vote on issue; Pending next meeting

• CAP check list GEN.70500, Chemical Hygiene Plan: o Discussion concerning how to comply with the requirements for evaluation of

the “effectiveness” of a laboratories “Chemical Hygiene Plan.” Our actions included:

Proposed the combination of 3 CAP checklist questions that are essentially addressing the same issue (GEN 70450; 70500 and 70550)

Suggested inspectors look at incident reports and hospital/laboratory safety committee meeting minutes to assess active involvement

Discussion with CAP Checklist committee to combine proposed questions and possibly to expand “note” area to include suggestions of compliance

• CAP check list GEN.71050, PPE and Open-toed Shoes:

o Discussion about PPE and more specifically footwear Agreed that feet need to be protected adequately, but the definition of

“open-toed” shoes is debatable. Issue of “Crocs” with open spots was discussed.

Agreed that feet should be covered completely and that footwear should be specifically included in the CAP question.

• Sensitivity to Polypropylene Lab Coats:

o Discussion regarding sensitivity to Tyvek, the material used to make paper lab coats impermeable

Affirmed compliance with OSHA guidelines regarding occupational exposure (OSHA 29CFR1910.1030(d)(3)(i))

Agreed that these requirements need to be met and employees with adverse reactions need to discuss with laboratory manager about alternative PPEs or training in/transfer to other departments



Transfusion Medicine Resource Committee

October 4, 2007 Rosemont, IL

Submitted by: George Pirumyan, MD, MPH E-mail Address: [email protected]

• Discussion of Transfusion Medicine Checklist. The committee reviewed changes for the “Personnel”, “Physical Facilities”, “Lab Safety”, and “Proficiency Testing” sections of the checklist.

• Specifications for the Transfusion Medicine (Comprehensive) and Educational Challenge surveys for 2008 and 2009. All submitted specifications have been approved, including survey J-C 2009 developed by Drs. Kresie and Pirumyan. Dr. Pirumyan is assigned review and analysis of the results for the survey J-B 2008.

• Fetal Red Cell Determination survey 2007. Although the participants were given the data

to perform the calculations of RhIg dosage, a number of participants performed the calculation incorrectly and reported an incorrect number of vials of Rh immune globulin that they would administer. The committee suggested that to publish relevant discussion in Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and provide an Excel spreadsheet for these calculations on the TMRC webpage.


Leadership Reading ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Meyer, Paul D., Frankel, Jean S., “Is Your Strategic Plan Dead or Alive?” Forum Magazine, August 2007. The following Leadership Characteristics have been identified as the highest priority for CAP Leaders:

• Communication • Consensus Building • Decision Making • Strategic Planning • Perspective and Vision for Pathology

There are many ways for us to continue to strengthen our competence in these areas. Insight gained through reading can yield fresh perspectives and new approaches. At a recent meeting, the Leadership Development Committee selected the following article for the insights it offers relative to strategic planning. This article differentiates between strategic “planning” (an event) and strategic “thinking” (an ongoing process.) The authors suggest that rapid changes in the current environment necessitate strategic thinking and highlight nine characteristics of effectively strategic thinking associations. These are:

• Spending the time of the Board on strategic issues rather than operational oversight, accomplished through clearly articulated definitions of success.

• Organizing the Board’s time on strategic issues (significant challenges or opportunities that transcend shorter-term goals) first, saving routine items for the end of the agenda.

• Boards decide and delegate rather than react and ratify. • Defining desired outcomes that align with the strategic intent and allocating

resources to those intended outcomes. • Assisting in moving the profession forward, not just the association. • Routinely considering the capacity, core capability, and strategic position of

the organization. • Continually collecting and interpreting research. • Articulating outcomes and their success indicators rather than activities. • Developing partnerships beyond their profession.

In recent years the CAP has been moving toward the strategic thinking practices described in this article. The Board of Governors has already adopted many of these practices. As a leader in the CAP, it is important that you are aware of the strategic activities of the College, and consider the strategic role of your committee in that process.

We welcome your feedback on this article. Please send your comments to [email protected]. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 2007


FORUM MAGAZINE » JULY 2007

Is Your Strategic Plan Dead or Alive?

By Paul D. Meyer, CAE and Jean S. Frankel

You know the scenario all too well. The newly elected president wants to leave a lasting legacy and

believes the association's current strategic plan adopted two years ago by an outgoing administration

needs a dusting off. A date is set. A group of important stakeholders is invited. A consultant is hired,

and research is conducted. The ground has been laid for yet another successful strategic planning

exercise.

Same old, same old

After the two-day session, the president proclaims that the planning meeting was a resounding success

and a new strategic plan has emerged, the third in a series of strategic plans within the last five years.

You say, "Now what?" Your staff waits anxiously to hear the results of the planning session. You

explain — with as much excitement as you can muster —that a new era for the association has begun.

"Why?" asks the staff. "What was wrong with the last direction we spent so much time trying to figure

out how to implement?"

It's a difficult question for you to answer, and you know it's just a matter of time before another

president takes office with a desire to leave a lasting legacy for the association.

It's frustrating, yet it happens time and again. The real questions are: "What is the secret to successful

strategic planning?" and "What do successful association strategic planning processes look like?"

Secrets to Success

Fundamentally, the secret to success is an ongoing commitment to strategic thinking, rather than the

continuous creation of a new direction (articulated in a planning document printed on glossy paper

and plastered on the association's letterhead, with nary a word to ever be changed throughout the life

of the plan!).

Traditional, event-driven strategic planning is dead. But strategic thinking as a continuous activity is

alive and well. Strategic thinking is an ongoing process and commitment by the association's

leadership to view and practice strategy as a core responsibility. When strategic thinking is at the core

of the association's being, the enterprise is positioned to respond more quickly to changing external

dynamics; take advantage of opportunities; attract high-caliber leaders in order to impact the future of

the professional or industry it represents; and create invigorating work environments for association

staff.

The following attributes and activities differentiate those associations that are thinking strategically

from those merely creating strategic plans.

• a g g ar pen n ant portion o ee g e n a gy n a g Str te ic thinkin bo ds s d a sig ific f their m tin tim o str te a d str te ic


issues, and relatively little on operational oversight. And in associations where the strategic plan has

clearly articulated shared definitions of success, we find that boards are more able to focus on strategy,

as there is greater trust and confidence that the operational details will be executed in a manner

consistent with their intent.

• An emerging model for board meeting agendas ensures that the bulk of the board's time is spent on

strategy and policy, rather than operational oversight. Strategic ("mega") issues, defined in this context

as significant challenges or opportunities that transcend the association's shorter-term goals outlined

in the strategic plan, are routinely considered and discussed in the first part of the agenda, and policy

and routine business are addressed in later agenda items. This ensures that the board can focus its

energy on the most complex issues when minds are freshest, that is, in the early part of the meeting.

• Strategic thinking boards decide and delegate rather than react and ratify. Specific direction is given

to volunteer work groups and staff instead of relying on committees to provide direction to the board.

The articulation of strategy is the responsibility of the board; it is not delegated to a separate planning

committee. If a planning committee exists, it has responsibility to shepherd the annual planning

process, work with staff to collect metrics and gather data on assessment of previous year progress and

to assist in envi-ronmental scanning. This is all done to support the development, execution and

assessment of progress toward strategy. It's not about "ownership."

• Fiduciary responsibility is exercised not just by approving the association's budget and outside

auditor, but by defining desired outcomes consistent with strategic intent and identifying the resources

to fund their intended outcomes. Do we have the financial resources to support our strategy? If not,

how are we going to raise them or what are we going to stop doing in order to free up resources?

Constant calibration between the association's long-range goals and fiscal and resource strategy

ensures that there is a reasonable chance for success

— thus making the planning process yield tangible, energizing results.

• Strategy is not exclusively discussed in the context of the association's future, but assists in moving

the industry or profession forward, not just the association. The best strategic planning processes

ensure that there is an "external view" — addressing questions such as "where do we want our

profession to be in 10 years and how do we position the association to accomplish this vision? — as well

as an "internal" view — "what changes must the association make in how it does business and what

business it does, in order to yield desirable outcomes for those it serves?"

• Issues of the association's capacity, core capability and strategic position are routinely considered in

deciding what to do. Do we really have the capacity to undertake this major consumer awareness

initiative that will make our association a household name? Are we strategically positioned in our

industry to be perceived as an advocacy leader or should our competitor continue to be known for this?

An ongoing commitment to the knowledge-based operational philosophy ensures a focus on these

factors.

• A c ltu of str te ic thinking r quir a o in c itme t to c tin r h c lle tio a d u re a g e es n ngo g omm n on uous esearc o c n n


interpretation rather than the bi-annual membership assessment survey where members are asked to

rate the association's existing programs and services.

• The articulation of outcomes and the measurement of success toward achieving those outcomes —

rather than the activities required — are routinely discussed. A formal review of the strategic plan is

conducted annually and includes a review of the external environment to identify possible changes that

may affect the association's short- and long-term strategy.

• Strategic thinking boards form unique partnerships with other organizations to gather knowledge

and expertise beyond their profession or industry. What organizations will assist us in responding to

the needs of our members' customers? How can we partner with them to benefit our members?"

Successful organizations also ensure that specific criteria allow the association to form relationships

with organizations that most closely match and complement their own strategic competencies and

cultures.

Moving ahead

As associations transition from strategic planning as a one-time event that takes place every few years

to an ongoing commitment to thinking strategically, board members will find greater fulfillment in

their involvement. Consequently, staff will feel more connected to the profession and to the

membership and the association proactively will influence the future of the profession or industry it

serves. At this point, the strategic plan becomes a living breathing process … rather than a dusty and

withering document on a shelf.

Paul D, Meyer, CAE may be reached at [email protected] . Jean S. Frankel may be reached at

[email protected] .

Copyright © 2007 Association Forum. All Rights Reserved.




Leadership Reading ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rosen, Keith, “Skills to Becoming the Most Effective Listener.” The following Leadership Characteristics have been identified as the highest priority for CAP Leaders:


There are many ways for us to continue to strengthen our competence in these areas. Insight gained through reading can yield fresh perspectives and new approaches. At a recent meeting, the Leadership Development Committee selected the following article for the insights it offers relative to communication. Effective listening is a critical communication skill. Author Keith Rosen estimates in this article that “more than 60% of all problems that exist among people…is a result of faulty communication…where a failure to actively listen can result in mistakes and misunderstanding.” This article identifies eight behaviors that limit our ability to fully listen, and eight ways to listen more effectively. Though framed in this article as a skill for effective selling, listening is an equally important skill in your role as a leader within the CAP. While working collaboratively with other committee members, across committees, with staff, and with external stakeholders, the ability to effectively listen forms the foundation for productive relationships and helps to ensure the most effective outcomes. And, as the author points out, “when you give someone the gift of your attention…they want to reciprocate.”

We welcome your feedback on this article. Please send your comments to [email protected]. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DECEMBER 2007


Skills To Becoming The Most Effective Listener Article Theme: communication and listening An article by Keith Rosen about communication and listening Selling is the most advanced form of communication. It requires the utilization of all of our senses. Although you may feel the greatest barriers to your selling performance may be attributed to having the wrong product, closing techniques, presentation tools or even the wrong prospects, consider that the foundation of successful selling is based on how well you listen. The ability to actively listen has been proven to dramatically improve the capabilities of a professional salesperson. Ironically, listening is the least developed skill amongst salespeople. Think about when you were formally trained on how to listen? Chances are you weren't. Very few of us were formally taught effective listening skills. Most of the time we believe listening is simply hearing the words coming out of the client's mouth. Now if we know that effective listening makes a dramatic difference, why don't we listen better? Well, probably because it takes concentration, hard work, patience, the ability to interpret other people's ideas and recap them, as well as the ability to identify non verbal communication such as body language. Listening is a very complex process as well as a learned skill, which requires conscious effort, our intellect as well as our emotions. Listening affects the quality of the relationships you have with people, whether they are your clients, friends, co-workers or family members. Ineffective listening can damage relationships as well as deteriorate the level of trust between you and your clients. The price of poor listening is many lost selling opportunities. It is said that more than 60% of all problems that exist among people, and within businesses is a result of faulty communication. During the communication process there is always a point where a failure to actively listen can result in mistakes and misunderstanding. Take a look at the following questions and ask yourself if any of them apply to you or how you are listening. Eight Ways That Limit Our Ability To Fully Listen

1. Are you doing something else while the client is talking? Are you thinking about the next call, how much money you will make if you sell, what you will be eating for dinner?


2. During your conversation with a client, do you wait for a pause, so you can spit something out?

3. How difficult is it for you to stay quiet? Do you say something without thinking first?

4. Are you faking your listening to the client just so you can get in your comments?

5. Do you practice selective listening? Do you only hear the things you want to hear?

6. Are you aware of the message the person is sending other than the words through body language such as facial expressions, eye contact, and vocal intonation?

7. Do you allow background noise or your environment to hinder your ability to listen?

8. Do you listen through filters? When you listen through a filter, you are listening based on a past experience or belief. When you pass judgment on people by their age, success, how they look; when you invalidate people based on what you see or based on a similar situation with another client, you build the wall between yourself and the other person that prevents clear and unrestricted communication and understanding of the message being received.

If any of these behaviors seem familiar, you are creating a barrier that limits your ability to fully listen. As a result, you’re probably not maximizing your sales effort-or your income. Here are a few tips to become a more effective listener: Eight Ways To Become The Most Effective Listener

1. Encourage silence to show you are actively listening. Many salespeople only wait a split second to respond to a client's comments or questions. Instead, get in the habit of waiting a minimum of three to four seconds before responding. Even count to yourself to ensure that enough time has elapsed. This conscious pause will make the person feel heard and comfortable enough to talk more, since you are demonstrating that you have a sincere interest in what they are saying. Although many salespeople find it challenging to stay quiet since it takes a conscious effort, silence creates the space that will motivate your client to share additional information. It also gives you enough time to respond thoughtfully and intelligently to your client's specific needs. Besides, look at the words: SILENT and LISTEN. Notice each word shares the exact same letters.


2. Never interrupt while the client is speaking. Obviously what we were taught as children still applies. Enough said.

3. Be present Listen with an open mind without filters or judgment. Focus on what the client is saying (or trying to say) instead of being concerned with whether or not your are going to sell. This shows you have a genuine interest in helping them, not just yourself. Otherwise, you run the risk of missing out on subtle nuances or inferences that the client is sending which could make or stall the sale.

4. Make the client feel heard. This goes beyond simply becoming a better listener. It makes sure that the person you are listening to actually feels heard. Feeling heard is a level beyond just being listened to and few of us, especially in the selling profession ever cause the other person to feel as if they were truly heard. To make someone feel heard, respond to what the client had said during the conversation by using clarifiers. Rephrase in your own words what they had said to ensure the client that you not only understood but heard them. If you need to extract more information to get more of a background and a fuller picture, a clarifier can sound like, "For my own understanding what you are truly saying is or "To further clarify this ....." or "What I am hearing is..." Other clarifiers can sound like this. "Help me understand....." "Say more ...." "Tell me more..." Asking questions that clarify what the client had said demonstrates your concern or interest in finding a solution for the client's specific situation. Tip From The Coach: Paraphrase listening works on a similar principal. For example, a client says, "I am spending too much time recruiting and training. Unfortunately, I have to do this every few weeks." You can reply, "Yes, trying to find the right employees to help the long term growth of your business can be very challenging as well as time consuming."

5. Become a solution-oriented listener. Spend more time on listening for a solution than you would on the problem.

6. Listen for what is not being said. What is implied is often more important than what is being spoken. If you sense that the client may be sending conflicting messages, ask a question to explore the meaning behind the words and the message that you think the client is trying to communicate.

7. Resist the temptation to rebut. As human beings we have a natural tendency to resist any new information that conflicts with what we believe. Often enough, when


we hear someone saying something with which we might disagree, we immediately begin formulating a rebuttal in our mind which can obscure the message we are receiving. And if we are focused on creating a rebuttal, we can't be listening. Remember that you can always rebut later, after you have heard the whole message and had time to think about it.

8. Listen for Information Consider that most of the time we spend listening TO information in the course of a conversation with our clients. Simply, this is when we hear the noise coming out of the client's mouth called words. However, when you listen FOR information, you are looking under the words to explore the implied meaning behind them. This prevents you from wrongly prejudging or misinterpreting the message that the client is communicating to you. There are four main things we listen for when speaking with a client: · Listen for what is missing. · Listen for concerns the client may have or what is important to them. · Listen for what they value. · Listen for what they want and need in order to fill in the gap between

what they have now and what they want.

Listening is a learned and practiced skill that will open up new selling opportunities you may have never noticed before. It allows you to receive and process valuable information that might have been missed or neglected otherwise. So, invest the time needed to sharpen your listening skills. Remember, when speaking with a client, you certainly don't learn anything from listening to yourself talk. Besides, all people ever want in a conversation is to be listened to and acknowledged. Notice what happens when you give someone the gift of your attention, the gift of your listening. They want to reciprocate. This is a great time to begin giving a gift to others that costs nothing to give. Keith Rosen, MCC - The Executive Sales Coach Keith Rosen is the preferred, authentic coach that top executives and sales professionals in many of the


Leadership Reading ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bates, Suzanne, “Speak to Inspire.” The following Leadership Characteristics have been identified as the highest priority for CAP Leaders:


There are many ways for us to continue to strengthen our competence in these areas. Insight gained through reading can yield fresh perspectives and new approaches. At a recent meeting, the Leadership Development Committee selected the following article for the insights it offers relative to communication. This article deals with a leader’s ability to inspire others to act by effectively communicating vision. The author outlines four steps for developing an inspirational vision: observation, reflection, writing, and speaking. In addition, the author emphasizes the importance of using creativity to make the message stick. The CAP is looking toward the future of pathology with the intent to lead the transformation. Through your role in the CAP you are a leader in the profession. Your ability to communicate the vision for the future and to inspire your colleagues will be critical to our success. Following the steps in this article, internalizing what the vision means to you and sharing that with others in an inspirational way will help you to help us lead the transformation.

We welcome your feedback on this article. Please send your comments to [email protected]. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DECEMBER 2007


Speak To Inspire Set aside time to reflect and write a vision for your team before speaking to your

employees.

By Suzanne Bates

Communicating vision and values is essential to driving business results. Leaders, by definition, cannot do the work of the enterprise; they can only communicate what needs to be done, inspire trust and motivate others to execute the plans.

Many leaders are able to articulate vision, achieve buy-in and move the enterprise forward through effective communication. Others fail to get their message out and to inspire people to act, even though they are intelligent, analytical and decisive leaders.

Why don't more leaders have this skill of effective communication? There are several reasons. Few business schools teach the techniques. Few companies devote significant resources to it. Companies evaluate high-potential leaders on management and leadership criteria that do not emphasize communication. Even if communication is mentioned in the professional development plan, the organization may have few resources to tap, and there may be resistance from the individual to devote time and energy to communication when there are numerous business priorities.

The result is that executives often don't "discover" they need to speak well until they arrive at a high level in the organization. They may give PowerPoint presentations on routine topics, but those presentations are meant to inform, not exude the passion or describe the vision to get people moving ahead.

What Is a Vision?

There is actually nothing mystical about a vision. It is a picture of what could (and should) be. Great leaders talk about what could be big ideas. Nobody wants to do something small. When you talk about big ideas, people get excited and want to be part of whatever you are doing.

The hallmark of a big idea is it gets people excited. When you speak, people see it. They're inspired. It's vivid and exciting. They remember it, repeat it and start organizing their activities around it. Most people under your supervision are overwhelmed by all the things they do each day. Helping


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them see what you see and understand their part in making it happen allows them to make choices and set priorities that drive business results.

Where do you begin when you want to develop and articulate a vision? It can be helpful to think of the process in these four steps:

• Observe. To determine a vision, you must become an astute observer of your world. You have to immerse yourself in watching, listening and wondering. You pay attention, ask questions, probe, discuss and gather information.

• Reflect. Reflecting on your observations is the next step to clear communication. Consider what you've seen and heard, analyze and interpret the information, and evaluate what you know. Doing this sets you apart as a leader. People in your organization look to leaders to decode what is happening and then to communicate a course of action.

During reflection, you should come up with stories and examples that form the vision and clarify values. These stories enable you to speak authentically from your own wisdom and experience.

• Write. Because we live in a fast-paced world, where there is little time for writing and reflecting, many people want to skip this step. It is a mistake. When you write down these reflections, you come up with the authentic ideas and material that enable you to speak effectively. Speaking off the cuff is also an important skill, but when developing and articulating a vision, writing it down is a critical step in the process. • Speak. If you have followed the process, speaking and communicating the vision is a natural outcome. Ideas are clarified, flushed out, developed and ready for prime time. The leader is far more powerful and effective as a speaker -- whether it be in front of a large audience or with a small group of team members -- because the leader will be saying exactly what he or she means, and the words will resonate.

The activities of reflecting, writing and practicing a speech are not usually on a leader's schedule, but they should be. A powerful vision, well-articulated, attracts people to an organization, motivates people to take action toward progress and drives business results.

Making the Message Stick

Once you’ve engaged in this four-step process and you have a clear message, it's time to consider how to make it stick.

The delivery of the message has to be memorable, and this is where


creativity comes in. Creative writing is easier than you may think. If you don't think of yourself as particularly imaginative when it comes to writing and speaking, find someone who can help you. Identify a talented presentation coach, an inspired colleague who speaks or writes well, a mentor with a flair for the right words at the right time, or a resourceful friend who will brainstorm with you. Ask that person to work with you and push you to make the message great.

The result of just one brainstorming session with the right partner can be amazing. I'll never forget one client who was struggling with a dry presentation on a five-year plan. A pillar of the plan was to get the rest of the organization to see his department as a go-to resource within the company. "So what does that mean?" I asked. "I want everyone in this company to call us when they need us," he answered. That led to a word association game involving books and movies. And then it came to us. The iconic comedy film "Ghostbusters" with Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray -- and the unforgettable phrase "Who you gonna call?"

It was the perfect message, and even more powerful because it had huge potential for laughs. Humor is one of the best ways to make a message stick. A few weeks later, the divisionwide meeting launched with a big-screen movie clip from "Ghostbusters." It was a hit. People were heard singing the theme song in the hallway weeks after the meeting. That's what I call a creative and "sticky" message.

Speaking About Vision

Vision is a boring word because it sounds like homework. A talk about the business vision can send people running for the exits. It does not have to be that way. One simple way to inject interest is to paint word pictures. For example, the newly hired director of a museum that was still in the design phase pitched the capital campaign goals to prospective donors by speaking in theory, causing their eyes to glaze over. However, a member of the museum's board of directors had a different approach. He entertained listeners with visions of cool exhibits they wanted to bring to the museum, such as the convergence of cars, fashions and art in Paris circa 1940. Which one of them do you believe was able to get donors to write big checks?

If you would like to be the kind of leader who stirs passion and gets results, it is always most effective to take a truly creative approach. There are no rules. You are not bound to read PowerPoint slides or to use the same old format you have used in the past or that always has been used at your organization. It takes more than business acumen to make things happen in your organization. You have to genuinely connect with all of your key audiences. Don't underestimate the importance of the innovative approach to


driving your message home.

Making Time To Be Great

We are all busy working long hours, and many rising executives tell me they don't have the time to invest in learning to do this well. However, the best leaders make time. I once worked with the vice president of a bank who claimed she didn't have time to be strategic. After we looked over her calendar, rescheduled meetings and delegated some not-so-important activities, time was no longer the biggest issue. Sheepishly, she admitted she had never even spent 15 minutes of quiet time in her office to think, analyze and write about her vision, and subsequently had never presented anything like that to her team.

In high-performance companies, you can't get away with that for long. Jay, a new vice president, learned this right after he was promoted. His boss explained that the next big step from manager to leader required him to articulate the values and behaviors that he believed would drive the success of the organization. The boss said, "Jay, I want to know what it means to work in a Jay-organization."

If you are not sure where to look for assistance in developing these skills, ask around. There are good resources out there. Once you have located a coach, program or course, go to your boss or sponsor and make your case. Connect communication skills to business goals. Then, once you have persuaded the company to invest in you, invest yourself in the process. Commit to being great. The reward is in knowing you have the power to make things happen.

Suzanne Bates is president of Bates Communications, a management consulting firm that helps business leaders and executives articulate their vision and values. She is also author of Speak Like a CEO: Secrets for Commanding Attention and Getting Results (McGraw-Hill). She can be reached at www.bates-communications.com.

Suzanne Bates is president of Bates Communications, a management consulting firm that helps business leaders and executives articulate their vision and values. She is also author of Speak Like a CEO: Secrets for Commanding Attention and Getting Results (McGraw-Hill). She can be reached at www.bates-communications.com.


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