Association for Pathology Informatics

API is the only national organization dedicated exclusively to the field of service/research pathology informatics and supports a set of wide-ranging educational efforts in the discipline. API co-sponsors the Pathology Informatics national meeting and is actively involved in events with the College of American Pathologists and other national organizations. API sponsors pathology resident and fellow travel awards to the Pathology Informatics national meeting and encourages greater interest in Pathology Informatics among pathology residents and fellows. (See "Travel Awards") API has published a comprehensive set of learning objectives and skill sets for training in Pathology Informatics for pathology residents to encourage the integration of a high quality informatics experience within pathology residency programs (Henricks et al, Arch Pathol Lab Med 2003; 127: 1009-1018). API has initiated an annual Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize the contributions made by the thought leaders in Pathology Informatics; the award is presented at the Pathology Informatics national meeting. The API listserv provides a forum for spirited discussion about informatics topics and allows members access to breaking news in the industry. The recently redesigned API Web site provides information about the organization and also links to other pathology and bioinformatics resources. API provides a leadership role in the promotion of data standards relating to both pathology research and service pathology to encourage effecting reporting and integration of pathology data.