CAP President Testifies on Capitol Hill about Laboratory-Developed Tests
Watch the live hearing and find out how the CAP is advocating for clinical laboratories and patients.
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Latest News From the CAP
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By Members, For Pathology
Access the latest articles, videos and podcast created by and for CAP members.
Working Hard for the Money: The Importance of Salary Negotiation
Dr. Nicole Riddle’s article focuses on how new-in-practice pathologists should approach the art of salary negotiations.
Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month
Gladell Paner, MD, FCAP, speaks with Raja Seethala, MD, FCAP, and Nicole Cipriani, MD, FCAP, surgical pathologists specializing in head and neck pathology and members of the CAP Cancer Committee.
Set Up for Success: Workspace Décor and Organization
Your office not only reflects and says something about who you are; it also reflects your group and your profession. CAP members Dr. Roseann Wu and Dr. Eric Glassy want you to think about what message you would like to convey whenever someone steps into your work space and provide suggestions to help get your office to that desired state.
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PT/EQA Resources Are Here to Help
When you partner with the CAP for your proficiency testing (PT)/external quality assessment (EQA) needs, you get more than a shipment that arrives at your facility.
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With so many subspecialty areas, pathology has something for everyone. Learn about case volume, patient interaction and see what a day in the life could be like.
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For Patients
When you receive a diagnosis, it can be a scary, confusing, often overwhelming experience. As pathologists, we want you to have the information you need to ask the right questions and participate fully in your care.
