Revised 9/1/10

PATHway
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Please read the following instructions if you have not previously used this system.
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PATHway TO RESIDENT TRACKING

----------------Primary Pathology Training Programs----------------

The American Board of Pathology's Pathway to Resident Tracking is now available. All Program Directors should have received a username and password to access Pathway Resident Tracking. If you are a Primary Pathology Training Program Director and have not received this information, please e-mail restrkg@abpath.org and include your name, the program's ACGME name, and your e-mail address. Program Directors can not use the 'Create User Login' or 'Forgot Username/Password' functions to access Pathway.

All APCP Program Directors who have submitted Pathway Resident Tracking information for the current year (2010-11) were sent a username and password for each PG4 resident in their program. This information will allow each resident to log in to Pathway and access their online applications. If you are an APCP Program Director and have finalized your 2010-11 data and have not received a username and password for each PG4 resident, please e-mail restrkg@abpath.org and include your name, the program's ACGME name, and your e-mail address.

An APCP Program Director's username and password are also required to approve applications and submit evaluation forms. When one of your residents  applies for an ABP examination, you will be notified by e-mail. Instructions for completing the process are available once you log in. If you have any problems or questions, please e-mail restrkg@abpath.org and include your name, the program's ACGME name, and if applicable, the resident's name.

Complete instructions for completing the process are available once you log in.

------------Subspecialty (Fellowship) Training Programs------------

All Program Directors should have received a username and password to access Pathway Resident Tracking. If you are a Subspecialty (Fellowship) Training Program Director and have not received this information, please e-mail restrkg@abpath.org and include your name, the program's ACGME name and subspecialty, and your e-mail address. Program Directors can not use the 'Create User Login' or 'Forgot Username/Password' functions to access Pathway.

A Subspecialty (Fellowship) Training Program Director's username and password are required to submit evaluation forms. When one of your residents  applies for an ABP examination, you will be notified by e-mail. Instructions for completing the process are available once you log in. If you have any problems or questions, please e-mail restrkg@abpath.org and include your name, the program's ACGME name, and if applicable, the resident's name.

Complete instructions for completing the process are available once you log in.


PATHway TO ONLINE APPLICATIONS

The American Board of Pathology's Pathway to Online Applications is now available, including Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, and all subspecialties.

All communication between the ABP and applicants for certification regarding these applications will now occur through individual Pathway accounts. This includes notice of approval of the application, assignment of a period of qualification, and admission materials. Applicants will also be able to track the progress of their applications on this site.

Complete instructions for completing the applications and registrations are available on the ABP Web site, or click here.

To obtain a password:

  • If you completed your primary pathology residency training in 2009 or later and would like to submit an application for primary certification, please contact your program director for your username and password.

  • If you completed your primary pathology residency training prior to 2009 and would like to submit an application for primary certification or register for a primary examination, please click the blue button at the top of this page to access the login page. Click the 'Create User Login' link at the top right and fill in the information to create your login.

  • If you would like to submit a subspecialty application or register for a subspecialty examination, please click the blue button at the top of this page to access the login page. Click the 'Create User Login' link at the top right and fill in the information to create your login.

  • If you have a username and password, but are unable to log in, please click the blue button at the top of this page to access the login page. Click the 'Forgot Username/Password' link at the top right and fill in the information. The system will email your login information to the email account in your profile.

  • If you have problems with your login, e-mail restrkg@abpath.org and include your full name, the last 3 digits of your SSN, the full name of your pathology training program, and the year you completed your training. Please do not call the Board office or e-mail other ABP staff.

Applications for recertification, an additional period of qualification, and for single certification are not available on line. These applications must be downloaded, completed, printed, and mailed to the ABP office. Click here for Applications and Forms