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AAPath Fundamentals of Effective Health Science Education Program

The Association for Academic Pathology’s Academy of Distinguished Pathology Educators is pleased to welcome applications for the 2026-2027 Fundamentals of Effective Health Science Education Program. The Fundamentals Program provides participants with a certificate-eligible program that enhances educator effectiveness and professional opportunities by providing focused essential knowledge and skills. 

Eligibility: 

This program is suitable for health science faculty at all levels of experience who seek professional development to enhance their effectiveness, enrich their knowledge and experience, and develop their career as a health science educator. AAPath membership is not a requirement to participate in this program. This program will admit a limited number of participants, so the application process is expected to be competitive. 

Program Details: 

  • Program Cost: $3,400 (billed after notification of acceptance; due by July 1, 2026)
  • CLICK HERE to view the 2026-2027 AAPath Fundamentals of Effective Health Science Education Program Flyer

Application Details: 

  • The 2026-27 application period is now closed. CLICK HERE to access a PDF version of the 2026-2027 Fundamentals Program application form, for reference. Please note, this should just be used to reference, formal application submissions must be submitted through the form when the next application cycle is open. The 2027-28 application period will open in September 2026. 

Application & Decision Timeline (2026-2027 Program): 

  • Applications Open – January 22nd, 2026
  • Application Deadline – March 20th, 2026
  • Applicant Notification By – Late April

Fundamentals Class of 2026-2027

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Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Brooj Abro, MD; Emory University School of Medicine
Jared Ahrendsen, MD, PhD; Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Phyu Aung, MD, PhD; University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Daniel Babu, MD; University of New Mexico
Andrew Bryan, MD, PhD; Mayo Clinic, Arizona
Beth Clark, MD; University of Pittsburgh Medical College Magee-Womens Hospital
Jessica Cole, DO; Walter Reed/National Capital Consortium
Maryam Foroughi, MD; Howard University
Lucy Fu, MD, MSc; Northwestern University
Mark Giffen, DO; Wake Forest School of Medicine
Rachel Kowal, MD; Indiana University
Angelica Oviedo, MD; Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lynette Parker, MD; Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Yelena Piazza, MD; University of Central Florida, College of Medicine
Angelica Putnam, MD; Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah
Deeksha Sikri, MBBS, DNB; Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Chauncey Syposs, DO, MA; University of Rochester Medical Center
Karen Thompson, MD; University of Hawaii
Wendy Wiesend, MD; Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Lindsay Yassan, MD; University of Chicago