College of American Pathologists

College of American Pathologists The leading voice for pathologists. The CAP, founded in 1947 celebrates 50 years as the gold standard in laboratory accreditation.

CAP advocates accountable, high-quality, and cost-effective patient care. Physician Membership:
More than 18,000 physician members, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) is the world’s largest association composed exclusively of board-certified pathologists and pathologists-in-training.

Blood donation saves lives every day, supporting surgeries, cancer care, trauma treatment, and maternal health.Blood tra...
06/12/2026

Blood donation saves lives every day, supporting surgeries, cancer care, trauma treatment, and maternal health.

Blood transfusions help save millions of lives worldwide each year, and that care is only possible because of blood donors and the physicians and care teams who use it to treat patients.

On , we thank everyone who makes life saving care possible.

Will you be at ESHG in Gothenburg? Stop by stand #450 to see which of your peers are being recognized and learn about t...
06/12/2026

Will you be at ESHG in Gothenburg? Stop by stand #450 to see which of your peers are being recognized and learn about the latest in quality improvement. Stop by: https://2026.eshg.org/exhibition/

06/11/2026

It’s 1979.
A young man in relentless pain.
With fatigue no one could explain.

The scans were quiet.
But the answer­­­, hiding in plain sight … had been there all along …

Tune into episode 4 of Case Encounters: https://bit.ly/4xmaei5

06/10/2026

Key findings from the CAP's Practice Leader Survey Report include the effects of reimbursement pressures, workforce trends, and other factors shaping pathology practices today. The report provides valuable insights into practice operations, staffing, economics, digital pathology, and market dynamics while helping inform CAP advocacy efforts and policy priorities.

CAP members can explore the report's findings here: https://www.cap.org/advocacy/latest-news-and-practice-data/practice-surveys

06/05/2026

What seems obvious isn’t always true.
A young man. A sudden death.
A simple explanation … until it wasn’t.
Enter the pathologists …
Surely the body had more to say.
Stream Episode 3 of Case Encounters now: https://bit.ly/4uemG0B

Artificial intelligence is more accessible in laboratory medicine—but how should it be validated and implemented effecti...
06/05/2026

Artificial intelligence is more accessible in laboratory medicine—but how should it be validated and implemented effectively? Join our webinar on practical approaches to validation, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of AI/ML applications in the clinical laboratory. Two sessions are available–choose the option that fits your schedule best: https://capatholo.gy/4o49xWg

Supervisors are the backbone of a high-quality laboratory. The CAP’s new Supervisor Resource Course helps them:➡️ Clarif...
06/03/2026

Supervisors are the backbone of a high-quality laboratory. The CAP’s new Supervisor Resource Course helps them:
➡️ Clarify accreditation responsibilities
➡️ Make consistent, confident decisions
➡️ Reduce errors and strengthen workflows
➡️ Collaborate more effectively with lab leadership

Available now for CAP-accredited labs through Accreditation Resources in our customer-only portal: https://capatholo.gy/4tV1dtu.

06/02/2026

Thinking about digital pathology but not sure where to begin?

A new CAP guide offers a practical nine-phase framework to help pathology teams plan, implement, and sustain a digital pathology system—from acquisition and validation to ergonomics, training, and go-live workflows.

Built as a checklist for real-world implementation, the guide supports pathologists as they navigate their own transition to digital.

Learn more: https://www.cap.org/member-resources/councils-committees/digital-pathology-topic-center

is a time to recognize the history, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.At the College of American P...
06/01/2026

is a time to recognize the history, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.

At the College of American Pathologists, we remain committed to fostering inclusion, respect, and belonging, within our organization and across health care.

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