Funded Up To

$1,200

Focus

Introduces pathology residents to the specialty’s issues and leadership opportunities at the institutional, local, state, and national levels.

Eligibility

Pathology Residents who are actively enrolled in an accredited Missouri pathology residency program.

Timeframe

APPLY BY May 12, 2026

Overview

Introduces pathology residents to the specialty’s issues and leadership opportunities at the institutional, local, state, and national levels. The award enhances each recipient’s education, professional development, and experience on issues challenging the pathology specialty.

Leadership Development Award – Missouri Pathology Residents

 Sponsored by the Missouri Society of Pathologists Foundation (MSPF), funding is available for a Missouri-based pathology resident to attend the:

  • Fall CAP Residents Forum (travel expenses up to $1,200) – Oct 3, 2026, Las Vegas, NV
  • APPLY BY May 12, 2026
Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Eligibility

Pathology Residents who are actively enrolled in an accredited Missouri pathology residency program.  Applicants will be considered regardless of age, race, gender, national origin, or religion.

Applicants should have authorization from their institution to attend the meetings. Awardees and/or their institutions should expect to cover any travel costs that exceed the amount awarded.

To Apply

Please include the following with your completed application:

  1. Award Application
    • Your residency program director’s sign-off is required  (invite this individual as a collaborator on your application).
  2. Responses to the following:*
      1. Your interest in leadership and/or professional development and how this interest enhances your ability to articulate your value as a pathologist.
      2. Your goals for attending the meeting
      3. Your plan to share and apply knowledge gained
      4. Why the award is essential to you, the applicant
      5. Why you require foundation financial support
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Professional Headshot (1+ megabyte; color; with or without lab coat; neutral background; the photo you submit to be used in web and print media for award recognition; no selfies please)
  3. Letter of recommendation from your residency program director or department chair discussing:
    • How you would benefit from receiving this award
    • Your demonstration of leadership skills along with your interest/knowledge of the issues facing the field of pathology

*Applicants that do not address the above items in their application will not be considered.

If Selected

IF SELECTED

Awardees are required to submit the following within 10 days of meeting attendance:

  1. expense report with receipts
  2. short evaluation form
  3. video testimonial
  4. photos

The CAP Foundation and the Missouri Society of Pathologists Foundation may also communicate the bestowing of this award and content from your evaluation form for future promotional purposes with CAP members and donors via the Foundation website, social media channels, newsletter, or annual report.

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