The American Board of Pathology and Coronavirus (COVID-19) Training Policy
The American Board of Pathology (ABPath) closely monitors the status of the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) and will provide updates here on the ABPath website, abpath.org. As the situation changes, we will look to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and federal and state officials for guidance.
Our primary concern is for the health and well-being of our candidates, diplomates, staff, and the public. ABPath is developing a plan in case of possible disruptions in business and our future exam schedules. We will keep you informed of any updates.
Pathologists, like all health care professionals, face an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19. Some residents may be concerned that mandated quarantines or contracting coronavirus could impact their eligibility for certification. To address these concerns, we have developed the following policy for residents (including fellows):
Resources for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Updates
The American Board of Pathology encourages you to refer to the following resources for the latest updates, resources and recommendations for physicians, patients and families.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) at https://www.cdc.gov
• Status updates and situation summary.
• Information for Laboratories -including guidelines for clinical specimens and information on diagnostic tools.
• Information for Healthcare Professionals.
• Information for Healthcare Facilities.
World Health Organization (WHO) at https://www.who.int/
State Health Departments
Listing is available at https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/healthdirectories/healthdepartments.html.
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
ACCME is providing a list of accredited continuing education (CE) activities and additional resources that can help the CE provider and clinician community respond to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
https://www.accme.org/coronavirus-resources