The College of American Pathologists (CAP), the leading organization of board-certified pathologists.
Joined March 2009
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Jun 12
Blood donation saves lives, and blood transfusions help save millions each year. On #WorldBloodDonorDay, we thank blood donors and the care teams who make life saving treatment possible.
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Jun 12
Going to ESHG in Gothenburg? Stop by stand #450 to check out our recognition board and learn more about quality improvement. Learn more: 2026.eshg.org/exhibition/ #ESHG2026
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Jun 11
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: bit.ly/4xmaei5
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Jun 10
Two strong recommendations and four good practice statements were established to reduce diagnostic error. Learn about the “Interpretive Diagnostic Error Reduction” updates: cap.org/protocols-and-guidel…
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This #NationalImmigrantHeritageMonth, we honor immigrant pathologists whose global journeys strengthened US medicine, from education and research to life-saving innovation.
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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: bit.ly/4uemG0B
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How should laboratory medicine validate and implement artificial intelligence? Join our webinar on practical approaches to validation, implementation, and ongoing monitoring. Two sessions are available—select your preferred time. Register: capatholo.gy/4o49xWg.
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Join leading experts for a one-day free symposium focused on examining the role of race in prenatal serum screening.
cap.org/calendar/webinars/pr…
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This #PrideMonth, we honor the LGBTQ community and reaffirm our commitment to equity, inclusion, and respect for all.
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May 29
From reactive to proactive.
A renewed focus on prospective risk assessment helps labs identify and manage risk before issues arise.
Discover what prospective risk management means for your lab. Learn more: captodayonline.com/risk-mana…
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May 28
Congratulations to May’s #PathArt winner, Ruchi M. Patel, MD, FCAP, as voted by the CAP’s Digital Content Committee. Check out Dr. Patel’s piece, titled “The Vascular Butterfly.”
CAP members, submit your PathArt for next month’s contest here: collegeofamericanpathologist…
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May 27
In the 2026 guideline update, subject matter experts reaffirm, update, and provide new statements for effective ways to reduce diagnostic errors in anatomic pathology. Read and implement the new #CAPguideline today: cap.org/protocols-and-guidel…
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May 26
The mind doesn’t unravel without reason.
A beloved grandmother with sudden, ongoing confusion.
Progressive weakness.
Aging was the easy answer.
But the real answer was closer … closer than anyone imagined.
Listen to Case Encounters episode 2 now: podcast.ausha.co/case-encoun…
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May 22
Accuracy is quality.
Accuracy is trust, reliability, and patient safety.
Thank you for sharing what accuracy means to you, and for championing quality every day.
#LabWeek2026
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May 21
“Pathology’s role is only becoming more central to patient care.”
CAP President Qihui “Jim” Zhai, MD, FCAP, discusses workforce challenges, AI, and why visibility matters now more than ever. Learn more: thepathologist.com/issues/20…
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May 20
What should you know about the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak?
CAP Microbiology Committee member Mara Jana Broadhurst, MD, PhD, FCAP, provides context on transmission, risk, and ongoing response efforts. Learn more: wgntv.com/news/wgn-weekend-m…
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May 19
CAP members: Browse, watch, and personalize your learning experience with free access to world-class presentations through CAP On Demand!
Start now: ondemand.cap.org
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May 18
Pathologists play a critical role in breast cancer care.
Sharpen your reporting skills in a live multidisciplinary Mock Tumor Board.
May 20 | Noon–2:00 PM CT
Earn 2 CME
Register today: education.cap.org/content/mo…
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May 15
A new susceptibility subsection of the Microbiology Checklist clarifies expectations and applies across antibacterial, antifungal, and antimycobacterial testing—supporting more consistent lab practices.
Learn what this update means for your laboratory: captodayonline.com/new-susce…
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May 14
True medical mysteries, revealed from the shadows.
A young man with recurring pain.
No explanation. Cultures negative. The doctors, baffled.
So a pathologist steps in.
The truth was hiding … in an everyday habit.
Listen now: podcast.ausha.co/case-encoun…
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