College of American Pathologists

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As the leading organization for board-certified pathologists, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide. With more than 18,000 physician members, the CAP has led laboratory accreditation for more than 50 years with more than 7,700 CAP-accredited laboratories in 50 countries.

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The College of American Pathologists Unveils New Science and Education with Special Focus on Endocrine Pathology

Wed, Sep 25, 2013 18:57 CET

CAP’13—THE Pathologists’ Meeting™ Features the Latest in Cancer and Genetic Testing, Molecular Diagnostics, and Screening for Obesity-Related DiseasesWHAT: More than 1,000 pathologists will gather in Orlando, Fla. on October 13-16, 2013, for the annual meeting of the College of American Pathologists (CAP). This year’s scientific and educational program features world-renowned experts sharing the most up-to-date research on anatomic and clinical pathology, with a special focus on endocrine pathology, such as diabetes, thyroid disease, and growth

Pathologists: Vital Members of the Patient Care Team

Wed, Aug 14, 2013 14:59 CET

Why Patients Should Get to Know ThemWhat: For many Americans, the word “pathologist” brings to mind television shows from the past and present, such as “CSI: Crime Investigation” and “Quincy M.E.” Yet, many are unaware that 70 percent of all decisions about a patient’s diagnosis, treatment, hospital admission, and discharge rest on the pathologist’s report. Who are pathologists and why are they important? Pathologists are specialists in disease diagnosis and prevention. They are physicians who use laboratory tools to identify the cause and access the development of disease.

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The College of American Pathologists Unveils New Science and Education with Special Focus on Endocrine Pathology

Pathologists: Vital Members of the Patient Care Team