Chinese American Pathologists Association (CAPA) is the voice of the Chinese American pathologists practicing in US and Canada, pathologists in training as well as investigators in biomedical research. The organization was originally founded as Hua Tuo Society of Pathology (HTSP, 华佗病理学会) in March, 2003, in Washington, D.C., and the name was changed to the current one in February, 2006, in Atlanta. CAPA has over 300 members, including many nationally and internationally known pathologists. in North America and other parts of the world. Since it was founded, CAPA has strived to accomplish its mission, ie, to improve educational opportunities and professional skills of practicing pathologists of Chinese ethnicity, to promote communication, friendship and cultural exchange, and to advance the science and practice of pathology and laboratory medicine.

Benefits of becoming a CAPA member:

CAPA's 300-strong members form an extensive network in all sectors of pathology practice in North America and other parts of the world, including academic, private and industrial institutions.  A membership will put you right in contact with many other members in CAPA.

CAPA holds its annual meetings in conjunction with USCAP meetings and discusses diverse range of issues and topics important to its members. It has employed different formats and covered many topics, including scientific and research collaborations and career and employment choices.

Pathologists-in-training are encouraged to become members. CAPA holds its annual "Resident Best Abstract Award" with cash award. Many CAPA members are involved in fellowship programs. Resident subcommittee is actively engaged in mentoring new residents.

All subcommittees are open to all CAPA members to encourage their active engagement in CAPA activities.

How to become a member:

Please email Dr Wei Xin, the chair of membership subcommittee, at 

Or download membership form at http://www.capaht.org/capa/html/organization/membership

How to get involved in CAPA:

CAPA is a noforprofit organization and run by volunteers. Please fill the application forms to volunteer for the subcommittee activities. If you wish spend more time and effort, you can volunteer for the open election for executive committee (EC) member or president-elect. The minimum qualification for EC and president elect: demonstrating years of interests in CAPA and willing to serve the public benefits of CAPA. Leadship and organization ability is highly desirable for president-elect.

Membership dues:

CAPA relies in large part on its members' generous support for all its activities. The majority of the membership dues go to annual meeting. All CAPA positions are held by volunteers. Please attend the annual meeting to see the detail financial report. The categories of membership include:

• Regular membership: US$50/year
• Associate membership for pathologists-inraining: Free
• Affiliate membership for biomedical researchers: US$50/year
• Lifetime membership:  US $500

Please make your check to CAPA and mail it to the following address. A receipt will be sent to you upon receipt of your payment.

We want to thank you again for your support for CAPA and look forward to serving you.

Wei Xin, M.D., Ph.D., Chair, Membership subcommittee
Ming Zhou, M.D., Ph.D., President, CAPA

Paid by Credit Card  (Please send an email to Dr. Wei Xin if you need the receipt immediately)
  

    CAPA membership dues

美国华人病理学家协会(CAPA) 于2003年3月在华盛顿特区成立.成立时取名为华佗病理协会.
协会在2006年2月亚特兰大举办的USCAP会议上正式命名为美国华人病理学家协会。美国华人病理学家协会有超过300名在北美和世界其他地区的成员.许多国际和全国著名的病理学家都是其成员。自成立以来，美国华人病理学家协会积极致力于改善美国华人病理学家教育和提高病理诊断技能，并大力促进中美病理学家之间的病理诊断及实验医学研究的沟通和交流，以及病理学协会之间的友谊和交流。