Residents Forum

The strength of the CAP can be found in its committees. The Residents Forum serves as the organized voice for pathology residents within the CAP, amplifying their role in the profession and providing opportunities for trainees to develop leadership skills that are essential for career success.

Participate in the CAP Residents Forum

Established in 1988, the Residents Forum (RF) is governed by its own set of bylaws and led by an elected 10-member Residents Forum Executive Committee. The RF is composed of delegates who represent residency programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). Junior Members and Medical Student Members are also welcome and encouraged to attend RF events, even if they are not appointed delegates.

Upcoming Meeting Dates

• 2026 Fall Residents Forum Meeting, October 3, 2026, Las Vegas, NV. Register now!
• 2027 Spring Residents Forum Meeting, March 13, 2027, Vancouver, BC

Become a Residents Forum Delegate

Residents Forum delegates are appointed by residency program directors and serve for two years. Each program is allotted a specific number of delegate positions annually, based on a membership census conducted each June. As a delegate, you’ll vote in RF elections, engage in national surveys and initiatives, provide input on programming, share information about CAP opportunities with your colleagues, and be reimbursed for travel expenses when you attend in-person RF meetings.

• Learn about RF delegate responsibilities.
• View your program’s current RF delegates to find out if there are openings.
• Contact residentsforum@cap.org to fill a delegate opening or make changes to the delegation.

RF Delegate Travel Reimbursement

Delegates can be reimbursed for their travel expenses to attend RF Meetings. After attending a meeting, delegates will receive a Travel Expense Reimbursement form with more information about submitting their expenses. The amount reimbursed is based on the number of in-person meetings attended in the calendar year.

• One RF meeting attended will be reimbursed up to $100
• Two RF meetings attended will be reimbursed up to $300
• For questions about the expense policy or process, please contact residentsforum@cap.org.

Residents Forum Executive Committee

The Residents Forum Executive Committee (RFEC) leads the RF and plays a key role in shaping the future of pathology by planning events and representing residents within both the CAP and the American Medical Association (AMA). Serving on the RFEC provides valuable leadership experience, along with financial support to attend RF meetings.

Chair
Cullen M. Lilley, MD, MS, MA
Los Angeles, CA

Vice Chair
Carlos A. Lopez, MD
New Orleans, LA

Secretary
Daramfon Udofia, MD
Albuquerque, NM

Delegate to the CAP House of Delegates
Elizabeth C. Conner, MD, MPH
Boston, MA

Alternate Delegate to the CAP House of Delegates
Katelyn Provine, MD
Memphis, TN

Delegate to the AMA Resident and Fellow Section
Homayemem Weli, MD, PhD
Saint Louis, MO

Alternate Delegate to the AMA Resident and Fellow Section
Sophia Bellegarde, MD, MBA, MLS(ASCP)cm
Boston, MA

Member-at-Large
AlBatool A. Abdelghaffar, MD
Springfield, MA

Digital Strategy Liaison
Amy L. Rousselot, MS, DO
Aurora, CO

Immediate Past Chair
Ashley Gochoco, DO
Boston, MA

Residents Forum Executive Committee Election Information

The 2026-2027 RFEC self-nomination period will open in April and close in July. Learn more about the timeline below. Elections will be held at the 2026 Fall Residents Forum Meeting on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV. Only appointed RF Delegates may vote in RFEC elections.

Term and Commitment

• Most RFEC positions serve one-year terms (re-electable for a second term).
• Alternate delegate roles serve two-year terms.
• The Digital Strategy Liaison also serves on the CAP Digital Content Committee.
• RFEC members participate in monthly virtual calls and two annual committee meetings, in addition to the Spring and Fall RF meetings.
• Download the Time Commitment for RFEC Members PDF for more information.

Nomination and Election Process

RFEC positions are filled through elections at the Fall RF Meeting. A Nominating Committee reviews self-nominations, and the final election slate is shared with RF delegates 60 days prior to the meeting. Only RF delegates registered for the meeting are eligible to vote in RFEC elections. If a delegate cannot attend the meeting, they may designate another resident from their program to serve as a proxy voter. This must be communicated to the Secretary of the Residents Forum prior to the start of the RF meeting.

Any CAP Junior Member in good standing who has not been nominated by the RF Nominating Committee may run for any available RFEC position by submitting a petition to the Secretary of the Residents Forum at least 30 days prior to the fall meeting. The petition must include the signatures of at least 15 delegates in good standing.

Election Procedures

• A secret ballot is held if more than one candidate runs for a position.
• Only RF delegates registered for the meeting are eligible to cast a vote.
• Results are announced during the Fall RF Meeting.

CAP employees may not support candidates or show favoritism toward any candidate in a CAP election.

2026 Election Timeline