About the Intersociety Council for Pathology Information (ICPI)
History & Mission
The Intersociety Council for Pathology Information (ICPI) is a nonprofit educational organization that was established in 1957 by its Charter Members to serve as a central source of information related to pathology in the practice of medicine, in clinical and translational biomedical research, and as a career.
For over 50 years, ICPI has been well-known for annually publishing the ICPI Directory of Training Programs that provided details about residency, fellowship, and post-sophomore fellowship programs throughout the U.S. and Canada. In recent years, the utility of the online residency and fellowship program directories eclipsed their printed version and the last print edition was published in 2018.
ICPI supports awareness of careers in pathology through the Margaret Grimes Medical Student Interest Group Grants and recognizes medical students with distinction through the Pathology Honor Society. With the launch of a new website in 2021, ICPI brings together in one resource valuable information about medical student initiatives, pathology training programs, careers, events, and other professional development opportunities. Explore the website and learn more about the many opportunities available in pathology and laboratory medicine!
Opportunities for Medical Students
The ICPI Pathology Honor Society (PHS) aims to recognize exceptional medical students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, commitment, and leadership in pathology. There is no limit to the number of students who may apply from any given institution, nor the number of times a rejected applicant may reapply.
To be considered for the PHS, students must:
– Be enrolled in an allopathic or osteopathic medical school in the United States or Canada that is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), or the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS).
– Demonstrate a sustained interest in pathology through coursework, research, advocacy, or clinical activities.
– Exhibit leadership, professionalism, and commitment to pathology education, research or service.
Guidance for Submitters: Strengthening Your Pathology Honor Society Nomination
To support a clear, equitable, and comprehensive review process, we encourage nominators, letter writers, and applicants to use this guidance when preparing application materials for the ICPI Pathology Honor Society.
Applications will be reviewed by the ICPI Board, who will evaluate them based on the nominee’s accomplishments in the five areas below. Strong applications may show depth in a few domains rather than superficial involvement across all.
Research Contributions to Pathology – Citing first-author or co-author publications, posters, abstracts, or other active involvement in pathology research.
Educational Contributions in Pathology – Creating or leading teaching initiatives, tutoring peers, or developing educational content in pathology.
Leadership and Advocacy in Pathology – Founding or leading student pathology groups, organizing events, national engagement, or institutional initiatives.
Contributions to Diversity, Inclusion, Culture, and Equity (DICE) – Participating in activities or programs advancing equity, representation, and inclusive culture in pathology or healthcare broadly.
Professionalism and Commitment to Pathology – Through letters of reference, demonstrating reliability, teamwork, ethics, and sustained interest in pathology.
How to Use This Guidance:
This is not a checklist for reviewers, but rather a resource for submitters to help ensure that all relevant accomplishments are clearly documented and aligned with the review criteria noted above. Strong applications provide specific, verifiable, and well-documented evidence across as many categories as possible.
Application Requirements:
Personal Statement (500 words max)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Letters of Recommendation (two required; one must be from a pathologist)
Supporting Documents
Final Tips:
Strong applications often show depth in a few domains rather than superficial involvement across all.
Be concise but specific. Quality of impact matters more than quantity of
activities.Reach out to your faculty mentor or department representative early to help you frame your nomination materials.
Questions? Please contact the ICPI team at icpi@academicpathology.org
Opportunities for Medical School Interest Groups
ICPI supports awareness of the important roles played by pathologists in clinical practice and the many career opportunities available in the field of pathology through the Margaret Grimes Medical Student Interest Group Grants. Each grant provides $500 per academic year for unrestricted use in furthering medical student interest group activities. Recipients of the ICPI Medical Student Interest Group Grants also become part of a national cohort of leaders, who are invited to share best practices with each other through virtual forums organized by the ICPI Board.
Grant applications will be approved on the basis of completeness, the quality of the student interest group’s activities, and the availability of funds. The ICPI Board maintains a strategic vision to fund all pathology student interest groups.
ICPI welcomes grant applications with two deadlines each academic year.
Applications submitted by August 31st will be reviewed by September 30th and notifications will be disbursed by October 15th.
Applications submitted by February 28th will be reviewed by March 31st and notifications will be disbursed by April 15th.
Application data will not be saved or transmitted, if the “Submit” button is not entered. To complete the application, you will need:
The student leader’s name, phone and email address;
The faculty advisor’s name, degree(s), mailing address, phone and email address;
A description of the group’s activities;
A description of the planned uses of the ICPI grant;
The party to whom the grant payment should be made and mailed. Important: Please pay critical attention to whom the funds should be paid and the address to which the funds should be mailed.
For questions or concerns, please contact the administrative office at icpi@academicpathology.org.