Leadership Development Award

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Attn: New In Practice Fellows

Leadership Development Award 2025 Cycle –  Engaged Leadership Academy (ELA)

The CAP’s Engaged Leadership Academy (ELA) is a communication and leadership course exclusively for CAP members to develop skills not learned in clinical training.  

In this practical, interactive weekend workshop, members improve communication and public speaking skills, increase their confidence to lead their institutions, and practice the nuances to effectively engage clinical colleagues, administrators, government agencies, and advocacy groups.  

ELA Location: CAP Headquarters in Northfield, IL

Date and Time:  June 28-29, 2025; November 15-16, 2025

Eligibility

All new in practice CAP Fellows (1 to 5 years) may apply.  Applicants will be considered regardless of age, race, gender, national origin, or religion.

Available Funding

• Registration fee and expenses, up to $500, for CAP Fellows (new in practice pathologists; 1 to 5 years) to attend the Engaged Leadership Academy, (a professional development and leadership course).
• Applicants should have authorization from their institution to attend the meeting.
• NOTE: Travel costs associated with attending the ELA program, including airfare, hotel, meals not provided during the program, will be paid by the participant.

APPLY BY May 14, 2025

Please include the following with your completed application:

1. Award Application
2. Responses to the following:*
   • Your interest in leadership and/or professional development and how this interest enhances your ability to articulate your value as a pathologist.
   • Your goals for attending the ELA
   • Your plan to share and apply knowledge gained
   • Why the award is essential to you, the applicant
   • Why you require foundation financial support
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. 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)

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

IF SELECTED

Awardees are required to submit a short evaluation form and video testimonial within 10 days of meeting attendance.

The CAP 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.

Fall Cycle – Pathology Residents

Among the CAP Foundation’s most enduring programs, the Leadership Development Award 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 and experience on issues challenging the practice of pathology.

Funding is available for pathology residents to cover one of the following:

• Travel expenses of up to $1,200 to attend the Fall CAP Residents Forum, taking place on September 13, 2025, in Orlando, FL.
• A registration fee of $400 for the CAP’s Engaged Leadership Academy (ELA), a professional development and leadership course taking place at the CAP Headquarters in Northfield, Illinois, November  15-16, 2025.   NOTE: All costs associated with the ELA, including travel, hotel, meals not provided during the program, will be paid by the participant.  Additional details will be posted as they become available.

If Selected

Awardees are required to submit a short evaluation form within 10 days of meeting attendance.

The CAP 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.

All applicants will be considered regardless of age, race, gender, national origin, or religion.

To Apply

Please include the following with your completed application:

1. The signature of your residency program director or department chair (invite this individual as a collaborator on your application)
2. An essay of up to 750 words discussing*:
   1. Your interest in leadership, professional development, and/or health policy 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
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Professional headshot for use in Foundation web and print media (Requirements: 1+ megabyte, color, professional dress, neutral background; no selfies please)
5. Letter of recommendation from your residency program director or department chair discussing:
   1. How you would benefit from receiving this award
   2. Your demonstration of leadership skills along with your interest in/knowledge of the issues facing the field of pathology

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