USCAP University Partnership Program (U²P²)
About The Program
Introduced in 2025, the USCAP University Partnership Program (U²P²) is an initiative of the USCAP Foundation designed to strengthen global pathology education through academic collaboration. Through this program, training institutions will host a visiting pathologist from an under-resourced country for a four-week observership, beginning immediately after the USCAP Annual Meeting.
The USCAP Foundation will fully fund all travel, lodging, and program-related expenses, reaffirming its commitment to fostering international learning and advancing the field of pathology worldwide.
Application Timeline
The USCAP Foundation operates on a two-year planning cycle.
We are not accepting applications for visiting pathologists for the March 2026 USCAP Annual Meeting in San Antonio at this time. Applications for 2027, will open at the end of November for eligible Global Partner award recipients.
Host applications for future years will open in the Spring of 2026. Due to the competitive nature of the program, early submissions are strongly encouraged. The Foundation is actively building a pool of qualified host institutions to be considered for both current and future program cycles. We strongly encourage any interested institutions to apply and indicate the year(s) they would be willing to participate.
- Selected institutions will be notified at least 12 months in advance of the observership start date.
Selection Process
Only 1–2 visiting pathologists are selected each year.
- Recipients will be selected exclusively from the pool of Global Partner Travel Awardees chosen for that specific year. Applications for the 2026 Global Partner Travel Awards are now closed.
All applications are reviewed by the Foundation Committee.
Host institutions are matched with visiting pathologists based on predefined criteria, including Global Partner subspecialty interests.
Host institutions will be notified about their selection and the visit coordinated with the USCAP Foundation Committee and staff.
Criteria for Host Institution
Complete the Host Institution Application Form.
Offer at least one pathology subspecialty (more subspecialties increase match likelihood).
Have the space, equipment, and resources to support training (e.g., study sets, digital cases, consults, internal cases).
Share basic info about faculty and staff involved.
Provide a list of recommended housing, meals, and transport options.
Submit a Letter of Intent from the primary contact.
Submit an Attestation Letter from department or institutional leadership.
Include your Observership Policy, if available.
Designate a point of contact to coordinate with USCAP.
If selected, provide a draft 4-week training plan.
Criteria for Visiting Pathologist
- Apply for and be selected as a recipient of the Global Partner Travel Award.
- Once the Global Partner travel award application closes, eligible applicants will have the opportunity to complete an additional section to be considered for the program. Only those who have previously received the Global Partner Travel Award will be eligible to apply for U²P².
- Be available to attend the full USCAP Annual Meeting (March), followed by a 4-week observership (approx. 5-week total commitment).
- Be employed, hold a current appointment, or be enrolled at an academic or healthcare institution.
- Obtain written approval from their home institution, including a support letter outlining expectations and benefits.
- Be able to secure the appropriate visa for observership, if required (USCAP does not provide visa sponsorship).
- Provide an Individual and Institutional Objectives Statement
- Consent to a background check and meet any additional requirements from the host institution.
