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Review of Operations Committees
Committees that cover speci c areas include: Informatics, Cancer Services Trainee, Lay Committee and Developing Communities Working Party. All have had a busy and productive year and been responsible for several new College documents.
State and Regional Committees
State and Regional Chairs and Committees have a major role in the organisation and running of examinations in their areas which is of immense value to the College. All State and Regional Chairs are members of the Council Committee which meets annually to consider and direct future strategic planning for the College. Under the guidance of each State/Regional Councillor Annual General Meetings are held. State and Regional Chairs are a valuable resource for Fellows and Trainees alike, opening up lines of communication on local and general issues.
Faculties
Faculty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology:
The College continues to engage with the Dental Councils and Boards of Australia and New Zealand and has achieved accreditation
of the Fellowship training program in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology in both countries. In 2017 the RCPA training program in Forensic Odontology was accredited for the rst time
by the Australian Dental Council. The College is endeavouring to achieve recognition of Forensic Odontology as a scope of practice in New Zealand.
Faculty of Science:
The Faculty continues to develop its candidature with nine trainees across ve disciplines presenting for examinations in 2017. At the College awards ceremony, three Fellows by Research and one Fellow by Examination were awarded their certi cates. Discussions are ongoing in relation to a pathway for Fellowship in Pathology Informatics.
Faculty of Clinical Forensic Medicine:
The Faculty Committee is well established and has been active in developing and reviewing various position statements, guidelines and standards. A training program has been developed and it is anticipated that some trainees will be registered in 2018. The College is seeking to identify and accredit suitable training sites.
Journal: Pathology
In 2018, the College journal Pathology will celebrate 50 years of publication. The impact factor remains high and the number of submissions continues to increase. Elsevier, the current publisher, provides excellent support, and the Editor and Editorial Board remain committed to producing a high quality, well regarded journal which represents the College internationally.
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ANNUAL REPORT • 2016 - 2017