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Perfect day for a perfect pic

The Capitol steps provided the perfect backdrop for a group photo before CAP members began a busy day of advocacy on behalf of the specialty and patients. Participants set a record for in-person attendance, with 138 pathologists leading more than 170 meetings with House and Senate members and staff. Thirty-five pathologists made their first visits to Hill offices today.

Hill Day photo album

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Hear from CAP members in several interviews posted on CAP social media channels. Our coverage of the summit concludes today with comments and images from the visit to Capitol Hill. Watch our final report on cap.org, or see it and all our other videos on Facebook, X (Twitter), and YouTube.

Here's what CAP members had to say about today's Hill Day meetings.

"It's been great advocating for my profession and meeting with the offices of my senators and representatives. Today, we just met with our congressional Representative [Greg Murphy, MD]. It was exciting to talk and advocate for our issues in health care and for our patients.” - John Markantonis DO, D(ABMM), FASCP, FCAP.

"[The staffer] understood the language and had interacted with pathologists before. It was an incredibly great meeting. It was very fun to meet with her." - Junior Member Marc Rodriguez, MD, MBA.

"I definitely have the bug. I love coming up here and… this year has not been a disappointment. It's been a jam-packed day full of meetings, but it's been so much fun to exercise my right to advocate on behalf of my patients and the profession." - Diana Cardona, MD, MBA, FCAP.

Just because this year's HOD/PLS meeting is over doesn't mean the advocacy work ends. Here's how CAP members can stay engaged all year long. 

• Donate to PathPAC, the only political action committee dedicated to representing pathologists, to ensure Congress knows where CAP members stand on key policy questions.
• Use the PathNET Action Center to contact Congress about our policy concerns.

CAP events offer the opportunity to network, collaborate, and learn. Consider attending one or more of these events this year.

• Pathology on the Coast: This unique learning opportunity offers up to 16 CME credits and time each day to relax on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The program is scheduled for June 9–12. Save your seat.
• Engaged Leadership Academy (ELA): The program gives attendees the chance to build leadership skills in a collaborative and fun environment. It’s set for June 28–29 at the CAP offices in Northfield, Illinois. Sign up now.
• CAP25: Members can network with peers, build new professional connections, and learn the latest approaches to the specialty at The Pathologists' Meeting. It happens September 13-16 in Orlando, Florida. Register today.