Purpose and History
The Association of Directors of Anatomic and Surgical Pathology (ADASP) was
founded in 1989. The membership is made up largely of directors of anatomic
and/or surgical pathology from academic institutions. Originally all members
were from American institutions, but subsequently the membership was enlarged to
include academic institutions in Canada and selected institutions from overseas.
The purposes of the Association are to (1) promote expertise, effective
administration and productive education in the practice of administering
anatomic pathology laboratories; (2) to sponsor and promote the education of
pathologists and others in health care related to administration of anatomic
pathology and its branches; (3) to establish and maintain appropriate
relationships with other societies and groups of physicians, and other
scientists, who share professional interests with the Association.
The main activities of the Association consists of an annual meeting
held the spring on the first Saturday preceding the United States and Canadian
Academy of Pathology (USCAP) meeting, and the publication of position papers,
editorials and recommendations regarding various aspects of the practice of
anatomic pathology.