Medical Student Travel Award

The Medical Student Travel Award is intended to encourage and support medical students showing a strong interest in the specialty of pathology as a career choice. This award provides funding, to cover travel expenses up to $1,200, to attend the CAP Annual Meeting (CAP25 – September 13 – 16, 2025; Orlando, Florida), where awardees will gain valuable insight and critical knowledge from experts regarding the field of pathology and its career pathways.

To enhance the awardee’s experience at the Fall Residents Forum and CAP Annual Meeting, a Residents Forum Delegate will be assigned to help the awardee:

• Learn more about the specialty of pathology and residency training programs
• Broaden their understanding of the pathologist’s role on the health care team
• Obtain networking opportunities with residents and practicing pathologists to learn more about pursuing and preparing for a career in pathology.

Eligibility

Medical students actively enrolled in a US-based accredited medical school and possessing a strong interest in the field of pathology are invited to apply. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, race, gender, national origin, or religion.

Applicants should have authorization from their institution to attend the meeting.

To Apply

Submit the following materials, along with your application, by March 11, 2025:

1. 1. 1. Responses to the following:
         1. Your interest in pathology as a career
         2. Your goals for attending the meeting
         3. Your plan to share and apply the knowledge gained at your school/institution
         4. Why this award is essential to you, the applicant
         5. Why you require foundation financial support
      2. Submission of an abstract (or case report) via the Archives link is now an OPTIONAL component of the application, however, submission to Archives is influential in the selection of the award recipient. CAP25 Archives submission link to be posted in January.   If an Archives submission is made, the title and copy of abstract/poster (or case report) to be included in your application.

Acceptance of the abstract (or case report) submission is not required to receive the award.

1. 1. 1. 1. The abstract (or case report) should be original work (ie, not previously presented at another meeting or forum, per CAP guidelines/rules).
         2. The medical student should be the first or last author.
         3. One abstract (or case report) per medical student (multiple students should not share/submit the same work).
      2. Two letters of recommendation:
         • One from a CAP member*
         • One from a member of your medical school’s faculty
      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)

*CAP member recommendation letter can come from a practicing pathologist or a CAP Junior Member (includes pathology residents or fellows).

Applicants will not be considered unless they include the above items and cover the essay points listed.