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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For over 75 years, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has been the leading organization of board-certified pathologists, serves patients, pathologists and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide. Learn about us

  • Amplify quality, simplify compliance, and elevate outcomes with world-class solutions.

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    CAP-Accredited laboratories

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    Members worldwide

    ~900

    committee positions filled by CAP members

  • Champion the specialty in support of fair compensation, top quality and effective care.

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    84

    pro-pathology congressional candidates supported by PathPAC

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    96%

    Of CME courses rated as a 4.2 or Greater on a 5.0 scale in overall Value by participants

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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.

  • Access Updates on CAP Accreditation and Proficiency Testing Programs

  • 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.

  • What’s next?

    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.

Sharing Knowledge, Connecting Community

Registration is now open for CAP24! With 84+ courses,135 of the best faculty experts, and a community that’s your professional home—get ready to be inspired.

  • CAP Foundation

    As the philanthropic arm of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the CAP Foundation fosters the next generation of pathology leaders and provides quality care to underserved communities.

  • 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.