MY RECOMMENDATIONS

Involvement in Education and Training

• I am a member of the Future Pathologist Champions, an important group set up by CAP to

  • Promote pathology as an integral part of medical education to be included in clinical rotations

  • Promote the idea of a new Flexner Report to emphasize the role of the laboratory in Precision Medicine and the role of AI in the laboratory

• I work with local Resident run committees to Emphasize Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the medical school and training level with awareness training, including the affects of implicit bias

Continued Active Involvement with CAP and support of PathPAC to Ensure

• Adequate reimbursement

• Recognition of CAP as a source of standards in pathology reporting with respect to interoperability, thus easing the burden on small practitioners already using CAP endorsed standards included in CAP checklists

• Support of our Advocacy Program

• Maintain our connection on the Hill and develop relationships with CMS and private payors

Continued Effort to Pursue and Expand upon CAP Role in Proficiency Testing for AI Algorithms that Utilize Pathology Data

• Recognize that AI translates as Augmented Intelligence and should work to assist the human and reduce pathologist burden

• Liaison with other professional organization in medicine (e.g. ACR, ASCO, AMIA) to ensure that CAP has a role in proficiency testing of algorithms that use any pathology data

Continued Support for CAP Foundation on Global Pathology Efforts in Low and Middle Income Resource Countries

• Support recent grant opportunities introduced by CAP Foundation in this area

Continue to Promote the Model of an Integrated Executive and Professional Organization

• The College of American Pathologists has maintained an exemplary model of integrating the dedication to the interests of pathologists across the spectrum of small to large practices, including professional interests, and maintaining a business model to support the professional organization at the highest level.

• Maintenance of this integration requires recognition of the changing landscape of pathology secondary to innovations in informatics.

Why Me, Why Now?

• My experience in Pathology Informatics

• My heritage and connection with communities with health disparities

• My work with the CIPI on promoting CAP as a leading voice in standards for interoperability

• My proven dedication to giving back to the communities that have been a part of my personal development

• My desire to give back to the CAP in return for all that they have given me