Diplomate of the American Board of Pathology
Diplomate of the American Board of Pathology, abbreviated DABP, is the thing one becomes when one passes the American Board of Pathology examination.
Overview
American pathology world
It is divided into:
- Anatomic pathology (AP).
- Clinical pathology (CP).
Training
- Most American residents do a combined certification, i.e. they sit both the AP and CP exams.
- There is no clinical year.
- AP/CP is four years.
- AP alone is three years.
Anatomic pathology examination
Components
- "Written" component.
- It is a misnomer... it is all multiple choice.
- No pictures.
- "Practical" component.
- Images, virtual slides and glass slides.
- All multiple choice. Questions may be hinged... e.g. it is a tubular adenoma and they ask what syndrome may they be seen in.
Pass rate
Based on the 2008 data:[1]
- First time test takers: 86%.
- Overall pass rate: 76%.
Location
- Tampa, Florida.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ URL: http://www.cap.org/apps/docs/pathology_residents/pdf/RF_Exec_Cte_Report_Fall09.pdf. Accessed on: 30 May 2012.
- ↑ URL: http://pathinfo.wikia.com/wiki/Study_Resources_/_Pathology_Board_Exam_Preparation. Accessed on: 30 May 2012.