Events for Pathologists

Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), such as apixaban and rivaroxaban, arrived on the market with no need for monitoring. As the use of DOACs expand, it is becoming clearer that their measurement may be necessary in specific situations, and more institutions are integrating either qualitative or quantitative assays. To help you stay abreast of current medical thought, use cases and audience polling examples are included to illustrate and prepare for new testing. Additionally, this activity addresses questions such as: Which type of assay is most appropriate for your institution? How do you validate these assays, many of which are not FDA-cleared? When should they be used? How do you integrate the testing in the ordering menu for clinicians?

This activity was originally presented at CAP23 as part of the activity Optimize or Implement Lab Testing for Xa-Inhibitory Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC) Detection.

Your voice matters.

At the CAP House of Delegates & Pathologists Leadership Summit 2026, connect with
fellow pathologists, advocate for fair policies, and help ensure that pathology remains at the
forefront of patient care.

 

This in-person event spans four days and is designed to advance your leadership and amplify
your voice in pathology.

 

Saturday, April 25—Education Day

Choose between two full-day education tracks.

 

Collaborative Negotiations With the C-Suite

Hone your abilities to influence, negotiate, and resolve conflicts with C-suite executives and other leaders.

 

Faculty:

Guillermo G. Martinez-Torres, MD, FCAP
Emily E. Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP
Ranna Parekh, MD, American College of Healthcare Executives

 

Healing the Practice: From Pain Points to Progress

Acquire practical tools to help you address team challenges, adopt digital innovation, and improve efficiency in the anatomic pathology lab.

   

Faculty:

Cedric Bailey, DO, FCAP
Juanita J. Evans, MD, FCAP
Mary Gupta, MD, FCAP
Bhavna Khandpur, MD, FCAP
David A. Novis, MD, FCAP
Stephen S. Raab, MD, FCAP
Jane M. Shlaes, MS, PCC

   

Sunday, April 26—House of Delegates Meeting

Join our spring meeting to be part of this essential discussion: What is the future of pathology, and how do we navigate it together?

 

Monday, April 27—Hill Day Prep

Gain insight about our pathology priorities and ways to confidently deliver your message.

 

Tuesday, April 28—Hill Day

Advocate on Capitol Hill for the issues shaping the future of our profession.

 

Together, our voices can protect the specialty and drive meaningful change. Register today.

The Job Prep Bootcamp is a fast-paced interactive review of pathology cases across multiple subspecialties, delivered in a virtual format. Over two weekends— 24 CME-accredited sessions taught via Zoom—you’ll dive into bread-and-butter cases as well as important rare entities.

The Job Prep Bootcamp is a CAP member exclusive program designed for pathologists entering their first practice roles or stepping into new responsibilities. In expert led panel discussions, trusted CAP leaders share practical guidance on key career topics—including first time medical directorships, managing your finances, and mastering billing and coding.

The Job Prep Bootcamp is led by board certified Fellows of the College of American Pathologists, offering real world insights to help you confidently navigate your next career move.

Earn CME and strengthen your skills while you learn from the comfort of home during these interactive virtual sessions.

Laboratory Medical Direction Workshop

Date: May 7 and 8, 2026

Northfield, IL

Tap into skills that will help you grow into a leader with Laboratory Medical Direction from the CAP. This hybrid program was written by medical directors, for medical directors.

This in-person workshop with on-demand online courses provides a thorough and practical education for pathologists and PhDs looking to advance their careers in laboratory medical direction—while earning up to 31 CME credits.

Faculty:

Earle “Smitty” Collum, MD, FCAP

Ericka J. Olgaard, DO, MBA, FCAP

Gregory J. Pomper, MD, FCAP

Michael L. Talbert, MD, FCAP

Learn More and Register.