Leadership Development Award – Pathology Residents
Leadership Development Award – Pathology Residents supports residents and new-in-practice CAP Fellows with meeting attendance and leadership training to build skills and address challenges facing pathology.
Funder: College of American Pathologists Foundation
Due Dates: December 14, 2026 (Spring residents) | May 4, 2027 (Fall residents) | July 1, 2026 (New-in-practice fellows) | December 14, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,200 for resident meeting travel; up to $400 for resident ELA registration; up to $500 for new-in-practice fellow ELA registration and expenses
Summary: Supports pathology residents’ meeting attendance and leadership training, plus Engaged Leadership Academy participation for new-in-practice CAP Fellows.
Key Information: Residents must be enrolled in accredited US or Canadian pathology residency programs; fellows must be CAP Fellows 1–5 years in practice.
Description
The College of American Pathologists (CAP) Foundation’s Leadership Development Award introduces pathology residents to issues facing their specialty and leadership opportunities at institutional, local, state, and national levels. Spring and fall funding cycles support attendance at CAP Residents Forum meetings, the Pathologists Leadership Summit, or CAP’s Engaged Leadership Academy (ELA).
The award also supports new-in-practice CAP Fellows attending ELA, a communication and leadership course exclusively for CAP members. This practical, interactive weekend workshop develops skills beyond clinical training, including public speaking, institutional leadership, and effective engagement with clinical colleagues, administrators, government agencies, and advocacy groups. The program aims to enhance participants’ education and experience with challenges facing pathology.
