The Academy Awards Committee selects recipients for Academy awards as well as the Distinguished Abstract Award. The committee participates in the annual awards luncheon and solicits nominations for awards.
The Academy Content Development Committee oversees the Guidance Document processes, including making recommendations for the Academy Council’s approval.
The Academy's Implementation Stories Contest Taskforce oversees the Implementation Stories Contest, which highlights the impact of laboratory medicine professionals who implement Academy recommendations in their institutions. The taskforce works with ADLM staff to collect and review submissions and showcase stories that demonstrate how applying Academy guidance improves patient care
The Academy Membership Committee reviews applications for membership and makes recommendations to the Academy Council for approval as appropriate. It also makes recommendations to the Academy Council on ways to engage the membership and enhance networking opportunities among members. In addition, the committee audits Academy membership renewals for authenticity.
The Academy of Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine Nominating Committee is responsible for soliciting and selecting candidates for the Academy election.
The Academy's Post Publication Content Taskforce develops content based on Academy Guidance Documents, Test Utilization resources, and related materials. The taskforce works with the original authors of the source materials to review the developed content and ensure accuracy and alignment with publications.
The Academy's Scientific Shorts Editorial Board identifies topics and authors for periodic posts and works with staff to ensure timely publication of these posts. This editorial board also reviews submitted shorts to ensure they meet Scientific Shorts' guidelines for publication.
The Test Utilization Committee oversees the Lab Test Utilization Resource (LTUR), High-Impact Test Utilization Initiative, and any other test utilization projects the Academy or the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) Science & Practice Core Committee (SPCC) decides to undertake. This subcommittee selects which tests will be written as LTURs, recruits authors, reviews submitted drafts, and recommends acceptance to the Academy Council and SPCC.
