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Charge
The Member Engagement Committee:
- To manage the member portfolio to drive recruitment, engagement and retention:
- To assess and manage member benefits to meet member needs
- To develop career management resources for pathologists beyond the first five years of practice
- To identify and develop member engagement opportunities
- To recognize members and staff who make significant contributions that advance the specialty
This committee reports to the Council on Membership and Professional Development. View a list of the Current Committee Members.
Commitment
| Time Commitment Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Number of face-to-face meetings | 3 |
| Length of meetings | 1.5 days |
| Typical meeting days | Saturday and Sunday |
| Meeting locations | The meeting is usually less than 30 miles from an airport. At least one meeting each year takes place in Chicago. |
| Number of conference calls | Scheduled as needed |
| Hours/year of committee work required outside of meetings | Members 24-40, Vice Chair 50-60 Chair 60-80 |
| Additional travel or time commitments |
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Activities of Committee
The Member Engagement Committee:
- Oversees the CAP's Meritorious Awards program that acknowledges outstanding contributions by CAP members to pathology, pathologists, laboratory medicine, patient care, public service, and the CAP.
- Develops a meaningful and engaging program to be experienced in-person or virtually.
- Conducts a periodic review of the Meritorious Awards program and nomination process.
- Develops the First Timer's session at the CAP annual meeting to help orient attendees to the annual meeting experience and provide good to know information.
- Contributes to member recruitment and retention efforts by developing engagement strategies, providing content for campaigns and other CAP channels, and conducting peer-to-peer outreach.
- Helps inform and shape a member engagement strategy and contributes ways to be involved/participate in CAP programs and services.
Expertise or Experience
- The Member Engagement Committee is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages members from all backgrounds, practice sizes, and settings to apply.
- A willingness to discuss challenges and issues early-career pathologists face.
- An openness to promote the benefits and value of CAP membership and create awareness about the practice of pathology for medical students.
- A desire to help pathologists during different phases of their careers.
Benefits of Committee Membership
- Participation in MEC meetings bolsters collaboration, resulting in new insights, perspectives, excitement, and positive energy about being a pathologist.
- Contributions support the growth and retention of CAP membership.
- Being a part of the Member Engagement Committee is an opportunity to increase your knowledge of current/emerging trends and challenges in pathology.