Leadership Development Award for New in Practice Fellows – Engaged Leadership Academy (ELA)
The CAP’s Engaged Leadership Academy (ELA) is a communication and leadership course exclusively for CAP members to develop skills not learned in clinical training.
In this practical, interactive weekend workshop, members improve communication and public speaking skills, increase their confidence to lead their institutions, and practice the nuances to effectively engage clinical colleagues, administrators, government agencies, and advocacy groups.
ELA Location: CAP Headquarters in Northfield, IL
Date and Time: June 28-29, 2025; November 15-16, 2025
Eligibility
All new in practice CAP Fellows (1 to 5 years) may apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of age, race, gender, national origin, or religion.
Available Funding
- Registration fee and expenses, up to $500, for CAP Fellows (new in practice pathologists; 1 to 5 years) to attend the Engaged Leadership Academy, (a professional development and leadership course).
- Applicants should have authorization from their institution to attend the meeting.
- NOTE: Travel costs associated with attending the ELA program, including airfare, hotel, meals not provided during the program, will be paid by the participant.
APPLY BY May 14, 2025
Please include the following with your completed application:
- Award Application
- Responses to the following:*
- Your interest in leadership and/or professional development and how this interest enhances your ability to articulate your value as a pathologist.
- Your goals for attending the ELA
- Your plan to share and apply knowledge gained
- Why the award is essential to you, the applicant
- Why you require foundation financial support
- Curriculum Vitae
- Professional Headshot (1+ megabyte; color; with or without lab coat; neutral background; the photo you submit to be used in web and print media for award recognition; no selfies please)
*Applicants that do not address the above items in their application will not be considered.
IF SELECTED
Awardees are required to submit a short evaluation form and video testimonial within 10 days of meeting attendance.
The CAP Foundation may also communicate the bestowing of this award and content from your evaluation form for future promotional purposes with CAP members and donors via the Foundation website, social media channels, newsletter, or annual report.
Leadership Development Award for CAP Fellows (new in practice) Engaged Leadership Academy
Leadership Development Award for New in Practice Fellows – Engaged Leadership Academy (ELA)
The CAP’s Engaged Leadership Academy (ELA) is a communication and leadership course exclusively for CAP members to develop skills not learned in clinical training.
In this practical, interactive weekend workshop, members improve communication and public speaking skills, increase their confidence to lead their institutions, and practice the nuances to effectively engage clinical colleagues, administrators, government agencies, and advocacy groups.
ELA Location: CAP Headquarters in Northfield, IL
Date and Time: June 28-29, 2025; November 15-16, 2025
Eligibility
All new in practice CAP Fellows (1 to 5 years) may apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of age, race, gender, national origin, or religion.
Available Funding
- Registration fee and expenses, up to $500, for CAP Fellows (new in practice pathologists; 1 to 5 years) to attend the Engaged Leadership Academy, (a professional development and leadership course).
- Applicants should have authorization from their institution to attend the meeting.
- NOTE: Travel costs associated with attending the ELA program, including airfare, hotel, meals not provided during the program, will be paid by the participant.
APPLY BY May 14, 2025
Please include the following with your completed application:
- Award Application
- Responses to the following:*
- Your interest in leadership and/or professional development and how this interest enhances your ability to articulate your value as a pathologist.
- Your goals for attending the ELA
- Your plan to share and apply knowledge gained
- Why the award is essential to you, the applicant
- Why you require foundation financial support
- Curriculum Vitae
- Professional Headshot (1+ megabyte; color; with or without lab coat; neutral background; the photo you submit to be used in web and print media for award recognition; no selfies please)
*Applicants that do not address the above items in their application will not be considered.
IF SELECTED
Awardees are required to submit a short evaluation form and video testimonial within 10 days of meeting attendance.
The CAP Foundation may also communicate the bestowing of this award and content from your evaluation form for future promotional purposes with CAP members and donors via the Foundation website, social media channels, newsletter, or annual report.