
Association for Academic Pathology - AAPath Annual Meeting 2026
Event Date
July 19–22, 2026
Location
Boston, MA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe AAPath Annual Meeting is the once-yearly gathering of the Association for Academic Pathology (AAPath), bringing together leaders in academic pathology for networking, professional development, and leadership education. The 2026 edition marks the 59th Annual Meeting. Programming runs across three full days—Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday—following a Welcome Reception on Sunday evening and concluding with an Awards Lunch honoring colleagues for their achievements and service to the field.
The meeting is designed for academic pathology professionals, including department chairs, residency program directors, undergraduate medical educators, pathology executives, program coordinators, senior fellows, residents, and students. Attendance is exclusively for AAPath members, though society liaisons and students from member departments may also attend.
The program addresses timely and relevant topics for professional development in academic pathology leadership, covering biomedical research trends, medical education models, faculty recruitment and retention, digital pathology, residency essentials, and succession planning. Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are offered for a subset of the educational content, and a remote (Zoom) participation option is available for most ballroom sessions, with session recordings accessible online to all registrants after the meeting.
Show Highlights
The AAPath 2026 program spans three days of educational sessions plus signature networking events. Highlights include:
- Welcome Reception on Sunday evening to open the meeting
- Awards Lunch on Wednesday honoring colleagues' achievements and service
- CME credits offered for a subset of the educational content
- Livestreamed ballroom sessions via Zoom for remote participants, with recordings available afterward
- LIVE exhibits returning to the meeting
- Abstract presentations from the academic pathology community
A sampling of session and discussion topics includes lessons on weathering institutional challenges, shifting landscapes in U.S. biomedical research, immigration policy impacts on academic pathology, faculty recruitment and retention through compensation benchmarking, going beyond digital pathology for efficiency, models for valuing undergraduate medical education, residency essentials and recruitment, the role of medical and forensic autopsy in education, dealing with unprofessionalism and difficult leadership, and succession planning for departing chairs.
Registration
Registration is completed online through the AAPath meeting registration portal. The AAPath Annual Meeting is exclusively for AAPath members; those wishing to attend must first apply for General Membership and be approved before registering.
Both in-person and remote (Zoom) registration options are available. Published 2026 registration rates by category (In-Person / In-Person after May 31 / Remote) include:
- Chair, PRODS, and UMEDS Section Members: $1,495 / $1,695 / $1,095
- APEX and GMEAS Section Members: $1,295 / $1,495 / $895
- Affinity Group Members: $1,395 / $1,595 / $995
- General Members: $1,495 / $1,695 / $995
- Senior Fellows & Emeritus Members: $695 / $895 / $495
- Residents & Students: $895 / $1,095 / $595
- Society Liaisons & Exhibit Staff: $1,295 / $1,495 / $895
The in-person fee includes participation in live sessions, CME (separate claim form required), daily breakfasts and lunches (including the Awards Lunch), and the Sunday and Monday receptions. A guest badge is $75. The key deadline is May 31, 2026, after which in-person rates increase and cancellation/modification refunds are no longer available. Remote registration fees are non-refundable.
History
The Association for Academic Pathology (AAPath), formerly known as the Association of Pathology Chairs (APC), hosts this meeting annually. The 2026 edition is the 59th AAPath Annual Meeting, held July 19–22, 2026. AAPath is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, and publishes the peer-reviewed, open-access journal Academic Pathology.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the AAPath 2026 Annual Meeting?
The 59th AAPath Annual Meeting takes place July 19–22, 2026, at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts. It opens with a Welcome Reception on Sunday, July 19, followed by three days of programming Monday through Wednesday.
Who should attend the AAPath Annual Meeting?
The meeting is designed for academic pathology professionals, including department chairs, residency program directors, undergraduate medical educators, pathology executives, program coordinators, senior fellows, residents, and students. Attendance is exclusively for AAPath members, though society liaisons and students from member departments may also attend.
How do I register for AAPath 2026?
Registration is completed online through the AAPath meeting portal. Because the meeting is member-exclusive, non-members must first apply for General Membership and be approved before registering. Both in-person and remote (Zoom) options are available, and rates increase after May 31, 2026.
Is there a remote or virtual attendance option?
Yes. Most ballroom sessions are livestreamed via Zoom for remote registrants, and all registered attendees—in-person or remote—receive access to session recordings online after the meeting ends.
How do I get to the venue from Boston Logan Airport?
Boston Logan International Airport is about 4 miles from the Hilton Boston Park Plaza, roughly a 10–15 minute drive. Uber, Lyft, and taxis are readily available with fares typically around $20–$35, and the hotel is a short walk from Arlington Station on the MBTA Green Line for public transit.
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