Updated April 29, 2010
Deadline
February 1, 2009
Conference Travel Grant Opportunity—Applications Accepted February 1, 2009
The practice of pathology is going to change. Will the microscope disappear as our primary diagnostic tool? Will pathology merge with radiology? How will companies like GE, IBM and Siemens influence our practice? On which new technologies are the venture capitalists betting? What are pathologists and leaders in the specialty doing to help shape a new technological direction or prepare for it?
The Futurescape Conference will discuss this important period of massive transformation. Pathologists, laboratory medicine professionals, industry and business professionals related to the specialty will come together to explore pathology’s future and consider pathology’s methods of diagnoses in a digital age. The conference is designed for forward–thinking decision makers who wish to take a critical look at technology in the profession’s landscape ahead.
Take advantage of this grant opportunity and be a part of the audience that discusses defining pathology’s diagnostic methodologies in the digital age. Hear what key industry and laboratory leaders are doing today that impact the profession tomorrow.
The 2009 conference will be held in Rosemont, IL on June 12-14.
Up to a total of four conference travel awards of up to $500 each will be made available to pathology residents to attend the Futurescape conference.
About the Award
Funding for this conference award program is made possible through the generosity of the Dito Family and donors to the William R. Dito, MD, Fund for Informatics. Conference travel awards of up to $500 will be made available to pathology residents. This funding is intended to defray costs of registration, travel, and living expenses. It is expected that the recipient’s own institution will support the resident’s attendance by authorizing permission to attend. If a conference expenses are expected to exceed the travel award amount, a resident can use his/her own travel funds or seek department funds to cover the rest of the expenses.
After the conference the applicant will be able to:
- Discuss future changes in the practice of pathology
- Define pathology’s diagnostic methodologies in the digital age
Eligibility
Open to all pathology residents and fellows in training. Minimum of six months of AP training desirable.
Residents or fellows in pathology must be CAP Junior Members. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, race, gender, national origin, or religion.
Application Guidelines for all applicants
Applicants are required to submit:
- Completed CAP Foundation Application Form (Microsoft Word, 45 K) (PDF, 30 K)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Narrative Summary (no more than 250 words) containing the following information:
- A description of their interest in the future of anatomic pathology.
- The value of knowledge gained at the conference.
- Why the CAP Foundation support is necessary to attend the conference.
- A supporting letter from the residency–training director or Department Chair commenting on:
- Qualifications of the applicant.
- Why it is important that the applicant attend the conference.
- How the new knowledge will be used.
- A statement confirming that any expenses over $500 will be covered by the resident or department.
Selection Process
Futurescape Award recipients are approved by the CAP Foundation Board of Directors based upon the recommendation of a selection committee. Factors to be considered include, but are not limited to, the following:
- An understanding of the importance of the future of anatomic pathology
- Merit of application
- Value to the applicant
- Program Director’s or Department Chair’s recommendation
Follow Up
At the conclusion of the training period, the award recipient will be asked to complete a short evaluation form about the experience. Recipients will be asked to share their experiences in writing with others.
Submit Applications to:
- Completed CAP Foundation Informatics Award Application Form
- Narrative summary
- Curriculum Vitae
- Supporting letter, commenting on the qualifications of the applicant value of attending the conference
CAP Foundation
Futurescape Awards
College of American Pathologists
325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, Illinois 60093–2750
For more information about the Futurescape Award, please call the CAP Foundation at 800-323-4040 ext 7324 (in Illinois, 847-832-7324), or send an email to the Foundation.
2008 Award Recipients
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