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[pathstudent]

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Any word on what the abp is going to do about decertification exams for subspecialty expert pathologist. The whole concept of general pathology is becoming more and more archane how could you expect an expert academic pathologist to keep up on fields outside of his scope. Seriously. Subspecialty pathology is the present and future.

The abp needs to address this. Or a lot of people are going to have bone up on areas of pathology of no consequence to their service

 

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Interesting. I know many general pathologists who are doing quite well. I'll have to let them know that they aren't good enough to practice anymore. I'm sure they will be bummed to hear about that. As for academics and recertification, why wouldn't they be able to answer basic AP questions? I think it would be good for them.

 

[GeoLeoX]

From the ABP website (MOCFAQs.doc)

8. I am an AP/CP certified pathologist whose practice is now limited to AP with a major emphasis on GI pathology. Will I be able to tailor my examination to my practice?

You will to a certain extent. If you wish to limit your maintenance of certification activities to AP you may do that. The current plans are to provide examination modules from which the diplomate must take a certain number (as yet undetermined). All candidates will be required to take a general module (AP, CP, or AP/CP) and can then select from other modules that relate to his/her practice. It will not be possible to take all of the rest of the modules in an area for which board certification is not currently available. Therefore, while we anticipate having some type of GI module (perhaps combined with liver) you will not be able to take all of the rest of your modules in this area. Some knowledge of general surgical and autopsy pathology will be required.

There is a little more information about the modules in the MOC Booklet of Information. It appears that there will be general modules that all must take and elective subspecialty modules as well for heme and neuro. For other subspecialties there will be another 150 question exam. There's still a lot up in the air before the first administration of the exam scheduled for 2014.

 

[pathstudent]

From the ABP website (MOCFAQs.doc)



There is a little more information about the modules in the MOC Booklet of Information. It appears that there will be general modules that all must take and elective subspecialty modules as well for heme and neuro. For other subspecialties there will be another 150 question exam. There's still a lot up in the air before the first administration of the exam scheduled for 2014.

It sounds like they are on it. thanks