Medical Student Travel Award

DEADLINE: November 17, 2026

The Gokden Fund for Medical Student Engagement in Pathology was established to spark interest in pathology and provide meaningful opportunities for medical students to explore the specialty. As its first initiative, the Fund will support two medical students in attending the 2027 USCAP Annual Meeting, March 13–18, 2027, in Vancouver, BC.

More than a travel award, this opportunity is designed to connect students with leaders in the field, expose them to the breadth of pathology, and inspire the next generation of pathologists.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Enrolled in a medical school in the United States or Canada
• Author on a submitted abstract or case report
• Award eligibility may be contingent upon abstract acceptance

EACH TRAVEL AWARD INCLUDES:

• $1,000 USD reimbursement check
• Registration for the Medical Student Genomics Workshop*
• Complimentary one-year membership at USCAP
• Complimentary registration for the 2027 Annual Meeting
• A facilitated mentorship opportunity with a pathology resident, including an in-person meeting during the 2027 Annual Meeting

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The award is not eligible for transfer to another recipient or for use in a different year.
• Reimbursement checks will be distributed at the 2027 Annual Meeting in Vancouver, BC.
• Recipients must attend the meeting in person to receive the award.
• Recipients are responsible for making all of their own flight and transportation arrangements.
• Recipients commit to fulfilling all award-related responsibilities, including attending the Genomics workshop, scheduled follow-ups, and post-meeting evaluations.

*The Genomics Workshop Travel Award is awarded independently of the Medical Student Travel Award. Applicants selected for both awards will receive only the Medical Student Travel Award and will not be eligible to receive the Genomics Workshop Travel Award.