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The '''American Osteopathic Board of Pathology (AOBPa)''' is an organization that provides [[board certification]] to qualified [[Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine|Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine]] (D.O.) who specialize in the diagnosis and characterization of disease in patients following thorough examination of [[Biopsy|biopsies]] and/or [[bodily fluid]]s ([[Pathology as a medical specialty|pathologists]]).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://peoria.medicine.uic.edu/departments___programs/Pathology/introduction_to_pathology/ |title=An Introduction to Pathology |author=University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria |year=2011 |work= |publisher=University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine |accessdate=17 September 2012}}</ref> The board is one 18 [[Specialty (medicine)|medical specialty]] certifying boards of the [[American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists]] approved by the [[American Osteopathic Association]] (AOA),<ref>{{cite web|title=AOA Specialty Certifying Boards|url=https://www.osteopathic.org/inside-aoa/development/aoa-board-certification/Pages/aoa-specialty-boards.aspx|publisher=American Osteopathic Association|accessdate=17 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hwic.org/experts/details.php?id=3122 |title=American Osteopathic Board of Pathology |author= |year=2011 |work= |publisher=Health Workforce Information Center |accessdate=15 September 2012}}</ref> and was established in 1974. As of December 2011, 55 [[Osteopathic medicine in the United States|osteopathic]] pathologists held active certification with the AOBPa.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Ayres|first=Ronald E|first2=S |last2=Scheinthal |first3=C |last3=Gross |first4=E |last4=Bell |title=Changes to Osteopathic Specialty Board Certification|journal=Journal of the American Osteopathic Association|date=April 2012|volume=112|issue=4|pages=226–231|url=http://www.jaoa.org/content/112/4/226.full.pdf+html|accessdate=17 September 2012}}</ref> In addition to fellows of the American Board of Pathology, board certified osteopathic pathologists are eligible for admission to the [[College of American Pathologists]] and to the American Society for [[Mohs Surgery]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cap.org/apps/cap.portal?_nfpb=true&cntvwrPtlt_actionOverride=%2Fportlets%2FcontentViewer%2Fshow&_windowLabel=cntvwrPtlt&cntvwrPtlt%7BactionForm.contentReference%7D=committees%2Fforensic%2Fforensicpath_index.html&_state=maximized&_pageLabel=cntvwr |title=Forensic Pathology |author= |year=2012 |work= |publisher=College of American Pathologists |accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mohssurgery.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3301|title=Fellow Member |author= |work= |publisher=American Society for Mohs Surgery |accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref>
The '''American Osteopathic Board of Pathology (AOBPa)''' is an organization that provides [[board certification]] to qualified [[Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine|Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine]] (D.O.) who specialize in the diagnosis and characterization of disease in patients following thorough examination of [[Biopsy|biopsies]] and/or [[bodily fluid]]s ([[Pathology as a medical specialty|pathologists]]).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://peoria.medicine.uic.edu/departments___programs/Pathology/introduction_to_pathology/ |title=An Introduction to Pathology |author=University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria |year=2011 |work= |publisher=University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine |accessdate=17 September 2012}}</ref> The board is one 18 [[Specialty (medicine)|medical specialty]] certifying boards of the [[American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists]] approved by the [[American Osteopathic Association]] (AOA),<ref>{{cite web|title=AOA Specialty Certifying Boards|url=https://www.osteopathic.org/inside-aoa/development/aoa-board-certification/Pages/aoa-specialty-boards.aspx|publisher=American Osteopathic Association|accessdate=17 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hwic.org/experts/details.php?id=3122 |title=American Osteopathic Board of Pathology |author= |year=2011 |work= |publisher=Health Workforce Information Center |accessdate=15 September 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193022/http://www.hwic.org/experts/details.php?id=3122 |archivedate=29 October 2013 |df= }}</ref> and was established in 1974. As of December 2011, 55 [[Osteopathic medicine in the United States|osteopathic]] pathologists held active certification with the AOBPa.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Ayres |first=Ronald E |first2=S |last2=Scheinthal |first3=C |last3=Gross |first4=E |last4=Bell |title=Changes to Osteopathic Specialty Board Certification |journal=Journal of the American Osteopathic Association |date=April 2012 |volume=112 |issue=4 |pages=226–231 |url=http://www.jaoa.org/content/112/4/226.full.pdf+html |accessdate=17 September 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304171457/http://jaoa.org/content/112/4/226.full.pdf+html |archivedate=4 March 2016 |df= }}</ref> In addition to fellows of the American Board of Pathology, board certified osteopathic pathologists are eligible for admission to the [[College of American Pathologists]] and to the American Society for [[Mohs Surgery]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cap.org/apps/cap.portal?_nfpb=true&cntvwrPtlt_actionOverride=%2Fportlets%2FcontentViewer%2Fshow&_windowLabel=cntvwrPtlt&cntvwrPtlt%7BactionForm.contentReference%7D=committees%2Fforensic%2Fforensicpath_index.html&_state=maximized&_pageLabel=cntvwr |title=Forensic Pathology |author= |year=2012 |work= |publisher=College of American Pathologists |accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mohssurgery.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3301|title=Fellow Member |author= |work= |publisher=American Society for Mohs Surgery |accessdate=18 September 2012}}</ref>


==Board certification==
==Board certification==
To become board certified in pathology, candidates must have completed an AOA-approved [[medical residency|residency]] in pathology. Additionally, candidates must have successfully completed the required clinical, oral, and written exams.<ref name="handbook">{{cite web |url=http://www.aobpath.org/Pathology%20APPLICATION%20HANDBOOK%202012.pdf |title=Application Handbook |author= |year=2012 |work= |publisher=American Osteopathic Board of Pathology |accessdate=17 September 2012}}</ref> Since 1995, board certified osteopathic pathologists must renew their certification every ten years to avoid expiration of their board certification status.<ref name="handbook"/><ref name="castle">{{cite web |url=http://www.castleconnolly.com/resources/osteopathic.cfm |title=Medical Boards: Osteopathic |author= |year=2011 |work= |publisher=Castle Connolly Medical,Ltd. |accessdate=17 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Recertification|url=http://www.aobpath.org/Recertification.html|publisher=American Osteopathic Board of Pathology|accessdate=17 September 2012}}</ref> The AOBPa oversees examination of candidates in the areas of [[anatomic pathology]], [[dermatopathology]], [[forensic pathology]], and [[laboratory medicine]]. Additionally, the AOBPa provides a Certificate of Added Qualifications in dermatopathology and a Certificate of Special Qualifications in forensic pathology.<ref name="handbook"/><ref name="castle"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Specialties & Subspecialties|url=http://www.osteopathic.org/inside-aoa/development/aoa-board-certification/Pages/specialty-subspecialty-certification.aspx|publisher=American Osteopathic Association|accessdate=17 September 2012}}</ref>
To become board certified in pathology, candidates must have completed an AOA-approved [[medical residency|residency]] in pathology. Additionally, candidates must have successfully completed the required clinical, oral, and written exams.<ref name="handbook">{{cite web|url=http://www.aobpath.org/Pathology%20APPLICATION%20HANDBOOK%202012.pdf |title=Application Handbook |author= |year=2012 |work= |publisher=American Osteopathic Board of Pathology |accessdate=17 September 2012 }}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Since 1995, board certified osteopathic pathologists must renew their certification every ten years to avoid expiration of their board certification status.<ref name="handbook"/><ref name="castle">{{cite web |url=http://www.castleconnolly.com/resources/osteopathic.cfm |title=Medical Boards: Osteopathic |author= |year=2011 |work= |publisher=Castle Connolly Medical,Ltd. |accessdate=17 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Recertification |url=http://www.aobpath.org/Recertification.html |publisher=American Osteopathic Board of Pathology |accessdate=17 September 2012 }}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The AOBPa oversees examination of candidates in the areas of [[anatomic pathology]], [[dermatopathology]], [[forensic pathology]], and [[laboratory medicine]]. Additionally, the AOBPa provides a Certificate of Added Qualifications in dermatopathology and a Certificate of Special Qualifications in forensic pathology.<ref name="handbook"/><ref name="castle"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Specialties & Subspecialties|url=http://www.osteopathic.org/inside-aoa/development/aoa-board-certification/Pages/specialty-subspecialty-certification.aspx|publisher=American Osteopathic Association|accessdate=17 September 2012}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 11:46, 11 October 2016

American Osteopathic Board of Pathology
AbbreviationAOBPa
Formation1943[1]
TypeProfessional
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois, IL[1]
Coordinates41°53′39″N 87°37′08″W / 41.8942°N 87.6190°W / 41.8942; -87.6190
Chair
Gregory McDonald, D.O.[1]
Vice-Chair
Alan F. Henke, D.O.
Secretary-Treasurer
Karen P. Kantor, D.O.
Websiteaobpath.org

The American Osteopathic Board of Pathology (AOBPa) is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) who specialize in the diagnosis and characterization of disease in patients following thorough examination of biopsies and/or bodily fluids (pathologists).[2] The board is one 18 medical specialty certifying boards of the American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),[3][4] and was established in 1974. As of December 2011, 55 osteopathic pathologists held active certification with the AOBPa.[5] In addition to fellows of the American Board of Pathology, board certified osteopathic pathologists are eligible for admission to the College of American Pathologists and to the American Society for Mohs Surgery.[6][7]

Board certification

To become board certified in pathology, candidates must have completed an AOA-approved residency in pathology. Additionally, candidates must have successfully completed the required clinical, oral, and written exams.[8] Since 1995, board certified osteopathic pathologists must renew their certification every ten years to avoid expiration of their board certification status.[8][9][10] The AOBPa oversees examination of candidates in the areas of anatomic pathology, dermatopathology, forensic pathology, and laboratory medicine. Additionally, the AOBPa provides a Certificate of Added Qualifications in dermatopathology and a Certificate of Special Qualifications in forensic pathology.[8][9][11]

See also

References

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  1. ^ a b c "About AOBPa". American Osteopathic Board of Pathology. 2010. Archived from the original on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 17 September 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (2011). "An Introduction to Pathology". University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
  3. ^ "AOA Specialty Certifying Boards". American Osteopathic Association. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
  4. ^ "American Osteopathic Board of Pathology". Health Workforce Information Center. 2011. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Ayres, Ronald E; Scheinthal, S; Gross, C; Bell, E (April 2012). "Changes to Osteopathic Specialty Board Certification". Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 112 (4): 226–231. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2012. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Forensic Pathology". College of American Pathologists. 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  7. ^ "Fellow Member". American Society for Mohs Surgery. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  8. ^ a b c "Application Handbook" (PDF). American Osteopathic Board of Pathology. 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2012.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ a b "Medical Boards: Osteopathic". Castle Connolly Medical,Ltd. 2011. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
  10. ^ "Recertification". American Osteopathic Board of Pathology. Retrieved 17 September 2012.[permanent dead link]
  11. ^ "Specialties & Subspecialties". American Osteopathic Association. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
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