The American Board of Pathology (ABPath) is one of 24 member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties.[1] This organization was assembled in May 1936, under the approval of the Advisory Board for Medical Specialties (ABMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA) Council on Medical Education and Hospitals. It is the duty of the ABPath to grant certification in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology and/or Anatomic/Neuropathology to qualified Doctors of Medicine and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (M.D./D.O.).[2]
ABPath Mission Statement
The mission of the American Board of Pathology, a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties, is to serve the public and advance the profession of pathology by setting certification standards and promoting lifelong competency of pathologists.
| Abbreviation | ABPath |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1936 |
| Founded at | Chicago, IL |
| Headquarters | Tampa, FL |
Chief Executive Officer | Dr. Gary Procop |
Chief Operating Officer | Ty McCarthy |
| Website | abpath.org |