Katzman Appointed to American Board of Pathology Committee for Pediatric Pathology
The American Board of Pathology (ABPath) has announced the appointment of Philip Katzman, M.D. to its Test Development and Advisory Committee (TDAC) for Pediatric Pathology for 2020.
The TDACs are responsible for developing and reviewing the ABPath certification exam questions that assess and certify a physician’s education, knowledge, experience, and skills in order to provide high quality care in the pathology profession.
To be appointed to a TDAC means a physician is an established subject matter expert in their subspecialty field and is current on the latest advances in the continually evolving field of pathology and patient care.
TDAC committee members develop and review examination questions for statistical performance and relevance to current practice. They contribute to the validity of examinations by determining the content and distribution of items on examinations (exam blueprints). The TDACs also advise the ABPath on issues in their subspecialty area of expertise.
“As TDAC members, these physicians play a critical role in the development of the exams and are entrusted with maintaining the integrity of the board-certified designation,” stated Rebecca L. Johnson, M.D., CEO of the American Board of Pathology. “The appointment to a TDAC indicates the physician is highly regarded in the field of pathology and exemplifies the utmost standards of care.”
Dr. Katzman earned his medical degree at the University of Vermont and completed AP/CP pathology residency and pediatric pathology fellowship training at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Boston Children’s Hospital, respectively. He is currently Professor of Pathology and Director of Pediatric Pathology in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at URMC.
Since 1971, the ABPath has appointed test committees for each specialty area of pathology. The committee consists of ABPath trustees and other pathologists or specialty physicians who are recognized experts in their respective disciplines.
Bethany Bushen | 1/7/2020
