Membership
CAP membership connects you with a dynamic community and practical resources that help you advance your pathology career and strengthen your practice.
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What CAP Membership Offers
Benefits
The CAP members connect with a dynamic community of peers, sharpen their skills, and contribute to the advancement of pathology.
Group Membership
Join as a group to strengthen your practice, evolve your team’s skills, and support the future of pathology.
Mentorship Program
Gain practical career advice, expert guidance to sharpen your skills, and support for professional or personal growth, all in a flexible and enriching experience.
Member Recognition
The CAP Meritorious Service Awards Program recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions of our pathologist members.Â
Councils & Committees
Learn about our Council and Committees and their contributions to the CAP and pathology.
Career Resources
Resources to help you learn, tools to help you manage, and thought leadership from your peers. leadership from your peers.
Pricing
We make it easy for practicing pathologists to join or maintain their membership.
| Medical Student | Free |
|---|---|
| Pathology resident | Free |
| Board certified, in fellowship training | Free |
| Fellow, board certified in 2026 | Free |
| Fellow, board certified in 2025 | $199.00 |
| Fellow, board certified in 2024 | $199.00 |
| Fellow, board certified in 2023 | $199.00 |
| Fellow, board certified in 2022 and previous | $499.00 |
| Military* | $249.50 |
| Fellow** | $499.00 |
| International Fellow*** | See Below |
Group Membership† | See Below |
Special Offer for 2023-2025 Board-Certified Fellows: Secure a three-year CAP membership for just $299.00. Send us an email at membership@cap.org for more information.
If you have been impacted financially and need help with membership dues, contact us at membership@cap.org or 800-323-4040, option 2.
*Military Pricing: $249.50 Applies to active-duty U.S. Military, U.S. Public Health Services (USPHS), or Veterans Affairs (VA) board-certified pathologists.
**Fellow of the College of American Pathologists (FCAP): $499.00
***International Fellow of the College of American Pathologists (IFCAP): $499.00 USD and dues may be discounted based on the country of residence and in alignment with the World Bank’s income groups.
†Group membership discounts are based on the number of eligible pathologists in your group. Groups receive a percentage discount for each member.Â
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Federal Tax Information for Member Dues
Contributions to the CAP Foundation are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law as charitable tax deductions.Â
The estimated portion of the CAP dues allocable to lobbying activities and not deductible for federal income tax purposes is 35 percent.Â
No portion of your dues is deductible as a charitable contribution.Â
Personal contributions made to PathPAC are voluntary and do not affect your CAP membership. PathPAC contributions are not deductible for tax purposes. Federal law requires PathPAC to make its best effort to report the name, address, occupation, and employer for each contributor whose aggregate contributions are in excess of $200 per calendar year. Only U.S. citizens or those holding a green card may contribute to a PAC. Individuals may contribute up to $5,000 per calendar year to PathPAC.
PathPACÂ accepts corporate contributions for the Political Education Fund, a non-federal account supporting CAP political and legislative programs.Â
Get started with your CAP membership
New to CAP? Welcome! Discover the full value of your membership, explore your exclusive benefits, and find resources to help you connect with the pathology community, advance your career, and make the most of your membership from day one.