Global Pathology Education Award

Global Pathology Education Award 2025: 

In an effort to improve global health by increasing the exchange of information and the latest science surrounding pathology, the CAP Foundation Global Pathology Education Award offers international pathologists practicing in medically under-resourced areas around the globe:

• Complimentary IFCAP (International Fellow of the CAP) membership for one year, pending submission and approval of a completed IFCAP application
• Funding, up to $200 USD, to apply towards the purchase of any CAP publication or CAP educational materials.

Eligibility

Physicians practicing the specialty of pathology in medically under-resourced countries as identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) are invited to apply. Those in a pathology residency training program are not eligible for this award. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, race, gender, national origin, or religion.

Priority consideration for the Global Pathology Education Awards will be given to practicing pathologists who:

• Reside in a medically under-served country as designated by the WHO. The WHO-HINARI website will be utilized as a guide.
• Are not current International Fellows of the CAP.
• Have a demonstrable need for financial support.

To Apply

Submit the following materials by June 17, 2025:

Responses to the following:*

• Your years in practice, your practice setting, the types of services/areas of pathology that are commonly performed on a weekly or monthly basis including challenges faced
• Your interest in accessing CAP education and membership
• Your goals and plan to share and apply knowledge gained
• Why the award is important to your career development
• Your organization’s support for you to apply for this award

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

1. Curriculum vitae

2. Photo (preference for a photo featuring your face or face & shoulders; 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)