APC 2023 Registration, S’67 Scholars and Fellows, APLF Program Applications, Advocacy Priorities and More!
   

Association of Pathology Chairs
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APC E-News: January 2023

 

In This Issue...

APC 2023 Registration, S’67 Scholars and Fellows, APLF Program Applications, Advocacy Priorities and More!

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Academic Pathology

Academic Pathology is APC's fully open-access, PubMed-indexed, peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier available on Science Direct and Clinical Key. Submit a manuscript and gain international recognition for your advances in pathology education, administration or practice.

Click here to view the latest issue of Academic Pathology and subscribe to receive alerts when the latest issues are published!

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Get Involved - Join a Committee and Appoint Faculty to Affinity Groups

Committees
Active Chair discussion on issues of common interest occurs primarily through APC's committee activities. All Chairs are invited to participate in any of APC's committees (listed below). If you are a Chair who is interested in joining one of the committees listed below, please submit your written request to the APC office at [email protected]

Affinity Groups
The Practice & Management Committee, Leadership Development & Diversity Committee and Research Committee have established affinity groups to address important needs relevant to academic pathology departments. Chairs can appoint faculty leaders to join the groups listed below. More information and appointment processes can be found by clicking the links below.


Partners

Visit the new company/organization Partner pages, found on APC’s main website where you will discover updates on product releases, videos, resources and other information throughout the calendar year!

Diamond Partner, Coronis Health: www.apcprods.org/coronis

Coronis

Gold Partner, American Society for Clinical Pathology: www.apcprods.org/ascp 

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Job Postings

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

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


Listserv Networks

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

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

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


Membership Updates

New Members should complete a New Member Inquiry Form found at: https://www.apcprods.org/membership-information

Need to remove a member from your roster? Please submit a Member Removal Request.

Please contact the APC office at [email protected] if you have any questions about APC Membership.


Member Profile

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


Monthly e-News Archive

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


Paths to Progress: Annual Report

Paths to Progress

The 2021 Edition of the APC Annual Report, Paths to Progress is now available! Stay up to date with committee reports, Section updates, and other workgroup/task force reports in the latest edition of Paths to Progress.

Find the 2021 Edition and previous issues of Paths to Progress on APC's website at: www.apcprods.org/m-paths-to-progress.

Important Updates from the APC


APC PATHOLOGY LEADERSHIP FELLOWS (APLF) PROGRAM
Application Period Open Through March 17, 2023

The Association of Pathology Chairs’ Leadership Development & Diversity Committee is pleased to welcome applicants for the 2023-2024 Class of APC Pathology Leadership Fellows. The APLF program is suitable for mid-to-senior level faculty (assistant, preferably associate, professor level faculty) pursuing vice chair, director, chief or chair roles. This program will admit a limited number of participants, so the application process is expected to be competitive. No more than two participants will be selected from any one APC member department in good standing (current dues paid). The APLF Class of 2023-2024 will be selected from applications received by March 17, 2023.  Application information and additional program details are posted on the APC website at: https://www.apcprods.org/aplf.

Save the date! 2023 Pathology Leadership Academy (PLA), July 15-16, 2023
The next PLA will be held July 15-16, 2023 in person at the Swissôtel in Chicago, Illinois. Join fellow aspiring leaders in academic pathology for an exciting professional development opportunity, which starts with a thought-provoking dinner session on Saturday, July 15th, accompanied by networking time with peers and mentors. The program continues throughout the day Sunday, July 16th with a focus on professional development topics. This program is included for APLF program participants. For those not interested in or unable to participate in the year-round APLF program, this two-day professional development program is a valuable alternative! PLA program information and registration details will be posted on the APC website in the coming days at: https://www.apcprods.org/pla.

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SOCIETY OF '67 PROGRAMS
Application Period Now Open for Select Programs

Programs of the Society of ‘67 foster the development of academic pathology and future leaders in academic practice, education, and research, and are made possible by generous contributions to the APC Society of ’67, named for APC’s founding year – 1967. Society of ’67 donations fund programs such as the Kinney Scholars, PDAS Fellows, Trainee Project Grants in Healthcare Innovation, and Open Access Awards. Consider making a donation today to invest in the future and legacy of academic pathology to advance and improve health care!

The following programs have just opened their application period:

2023 Society of ’67 Kinney Scholars
Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 5:00 pm (Eastern)

This program provides an opportunity for medical students and/or pathology residents to familiarize themselves with careers in pathology and the critical role of pathology in healthcare delivery, research, and education through access to national leaders in academic pathology by attending the APC Annual Meeting. Please encourage promising trainees (pathology residents and medical students), who demonstrate the potential for leadership in academic pathology, to apply to become a Kinney Scholar by March 1st. Program details and application information are posted on the APC website at: https://www.apcprods.org/societyof67-scholars.

2023 Society of ’67 PDAS Fellowship
Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 5:00pm (Eastern)

This program is for emerging pathology department administrators, who seek to gain insight and mentoring from the community of PDAS members by attending the PDAS Program at the APC Annual Meeting. Eligible applicants are current Associate PDAS members; membership eligibility and instructions on how to join are posted on the APC website at: https://www.apcprods.org/pdas. For complete PDAS Fellow Program application information, go to: www.apcprods.org/pdas-fellowship-program.

For additional information, contact the Society of ’67 Program Office at [email protected] or 302.660.4944.

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Register for APC 2023!

APC 2023 ANNUAL MEETING – REGISTER TODAY!
July 16-19, 2023 | Swissôtel in Chicago, IL

The APC Annual Meeting returns in-person to the beautiful Swissôtel in Chicago, Illinois on July 16-19, 2023 (Sun-Wed)! As in 2022, the APC Annual Meeting will be hosted in a hybrid format, with in-person sessions and events that incorporate remote attendees and speakers via Zoom. APC Section Councils and Committees are hard at work developing exceptional and timely educational content for the 2023 APC Annual Meeting. Program details will be available soon. A sampling of emerging session topics include:

  • Models for Supporting, Compensating and Advancing Medical Educators  
  • Enabling and Incentivizing Research Among Clinical Faculty
  • Recruiting and Retaining the Academic Laboratory Workforce in a Competitive Economy
  • The Road to Competency-Based Medical Education in Pathology Residency
  • Influencing Oncology Faculty to Value In-House Testing and Resources
  • Integrating Community-Based Practices into Academic Health Systems
  • Recognizing and Addressing Healthcare Disparities through the Lens of Academic Pathology
  • Leading During Challenging Times: Promoting and Enhancing Personal and Departmental Resilience

Learn more about the APC 2023 Annual Meeting and register at the lowest rates today at: https://www.apcprods.org/APC2023!

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NEW - DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION FACULTY LEADERS NETWORK

The APC Leadership Development & Diversity (LD&D) Committee recently developed the concept of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Faculty Leaders Network in academic pathology. AAMC data suggests pathology is one of the most diverse specialties in medicine. APC recognizes that a diverse workforce and an inclusive, respectful work environment serve to promote the missions of excellence in patient care and academic pathology. LD&D Committee members believe there is an opportunity to support the departmental leaders in DEI by organizing them into a group that can share and generate information, best practices, and educational resources. 

The new APC DEI Faculty Leaders Network, which reports to APC’s LD&D Committee, has been approved by APC Council and is ready to begin recruiting participants for a first meeting to be held in late February or early March. Please note that only Chair members can appoint appropriate faculty member(s) to this group. For more information and to add your departmental DEI Faculty Leader to the Network, please go to www.apcprods.org/DEI-Leaders-Network or http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/APCDEIFacultyLeadersNetwork.

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APC MEMBER RECOGNITION 

David Roth, MD, PhD David Roth, MD, PhD (Former Chair, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) retires after 12 years of service at the University of Pennsylvania, with previous service as Chair at NYU Langone Medical Center (2004-2011).

Kathleen Montone, MD

Kathleen Montone, MD (Interim Chair, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) is appointed Interim Chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, effective, January 1, 2023.


More information on the leadership transition can be found at:
https://pathology.med.upenn.edu/news/leadership-transition-department-pathology-and-laboratory-medicine

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APC'S 2023 ADVOCACY PRIORITIES

In cooperation with APC’s Advocacy Committee, which consists of representatives from the Graduate Medical Education, Practice & Management, Research, and Undergraduate Medical Education Committees, APC Council issued their 2023 Advocacy Priorities.

To learn more about APC’s advocacy efforts and collaborations to address the most pressing needs of academic pathology, visit: https://www.apcprods.org/statements.

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UPCOMING FREE VIRTUAL EVENTS FOR APC MEMBERS

SurgPath Unified Timeline Update Town Hall 
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Duration: 1 hour 

12:00pm ET / 11:00am CT / 10:00am MT / 9:00am PT 
Especially for APC, PRODS & GMEAS members, but please share this event with program directors, coordinators, and current or future residents/fellows for any surgical pathology or surgical pathology subspecialty fellowship program at your institution. Join the Town Hall to discuss the recent survey responses from the Post 2024-2025 recruitment season. The goal of this survey was to assess the effectiveness of the unified approach/common timeline for the 2024-2025 recruitment season and gain a better understanding of how the recruitment season went in order to make improvements for future seasons. Topics of discussion will include the survey results and the next steps with moving forward for 2025-2026. This is a chance to share your opinions in an open forum and discuss what happens from here with the unified timeline. Click Here To Register!

GMEAS Mid-Year Virtual Meeting
Thursday, February 2, 2023 | Duration: 1.5 hours

1:00pm ET / 12:00pm CT / 11:00am MT / 10:00am PT 
GMEAS members are encouraged to attend this free member event organized by GMEAS Council. Topics of discussion will include onboarding/orientation and resident management systems, in addition to general Q&A time. Click here to register!

PRODS Spring Virtual Meeting
Thursday, March 23, 2023 | Duration: 1.5 hours
2:30pm ET / 1:30pm CT / 12:30pm MT / 11:30am PT 
PRODS & GMEAS members are encouraged to attend this free member event organized by PRODS Council. Representatives from the ACGME and the ABPath and our representative to the Organization of Program Director Associations (OPDA) will present relevant and timely topics to membership. Click here to register! 

Past virtual event recordings, including the Changes to ERAS Webinar hosted by PRODS Council on January 3, 2023 and the UMEDS Open House, hosted by UMEDS Council on January 23, 2023, are posted on the APC website on the past virtual events webpage and are still free for members to access. View these events and past event recordings on the APC Virtual Events webpage at: https://www.apcprods.org/virtual-events.

 

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