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Harold W. Casey Scholarship

American College of Veterinary Pathologists

The Harold W. Casey Scholarship Award recognizes and rewards outstanding individuals training in pathology and striving to achieve ACVP certification. The recipients will each receive a $1,500 award and will be recognized at the ACVP Annual Meeting.

Application

Letter of support from the applicant’s supervisor
Applicant’s CV

Submit an application by September 1.

The letter of support should include:

state the candidate’s class rank at completion of the veterinary medical curriculum
indicate success, to date, in the post-DVM pathology training program and comment on motivation
comment on interest and potential to achieve ACVP certification
describe leadership, scholarship, and service in the veterinary medical profession.

The resume prepared by the nominee should include:

a statement of career goals
education
awards, scholarships, and honor societies
work experience (including the current pathology training program)
research experience
publications

Applicants will be evaluated on:

Statement of career goals
Letter of support
Academic rigor
Commitment to service and leadership within veterinary medicine
Awards, scholarships, and honor societies
Research experience and publications

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Direct relevance to veterinary pathology (highest predictor)

This is the most important predictor.

Competitive research should focus on areas such as:

Anatomic pathology
Clinical pathology
Diagnostic pathology
Comparative pathology
Experimental disease
Natural disease
Toxicologic pathology
Wildlife pathology
Zoo animal pathology

Research should clearly advance veterinary pathology or comparative biomedical science.

2. Original, high-quality research (very high predictor)

The Young Investigator Award recognizes original research completed during residency or graduate training.

Competitive projects typically demonstrate:

Novel findings
Clear scientific significance
Well-defined hypotheses
Strong experimental design
High scientific quality

The work should represent a meaningful contribution to veterinary pathology rather than a routine case report.

3. Strong scientific presentation (poster or oral) (very high predictor)

For ACVP awards, the quality of the presentation itself is critical.

Reviewers assess:

Organization
Scientific clarity
Interpretation of results
Visual presentation
Communication skills
Ability to answer questions (for oral presentations)

For the Young Investigator Award, judging is based primarily on the poster presentation, while some other awards evaluate oral presentations or both.

4. Scientific rigor and methodology (very high predictor)

Competitive submissions should include:

Appropriate study design
Robust methodology
Valid pathology techniques
Sound statistical analysis
Clear conclusions supported by data

Scientific rigor is essential regardless of whether the research is experimental, diagnostic, or clinical.

5. Early-career investigator development (very high and distinctive predictor)

Many ACVP research awards are specifically intended for:

Veterinary pathology residents
Graduate students
Veterinary students
Recent residency graduates

The goal is to develop the next generation of veterinary pathologists and researchers.

6. Strong relevance to the selected award category (high predictor)

Applicants should select the award category that best matches their research.

Examples include:

Clinical Pathology
Diagnostic Pathology
Experimental Disease
Industrial & Toxicologic Pathology
Natural Disease
Wildlife and Zoo Animal Pathology

Submitting to the most appropriate category improves competitiveness.

7. Demonstrated commitment to veterinary pathology (high predictor)

Competitive applicants typically show:

Active pathology residency or graduate training
Interest in board certification
Continued involvement in veterinary pathology
Participation in ACVP educational activities
Commitment to research and diagnostics

ACVP's broader mission is to develop future leaders in veterinary pathology.

8. Strong mentorship and training environment (high predictor)

Successful applicants often benefit from:

Experienced pathology mentors
Strong residency or graduate programs
Institutional research support
Access to pathology resources
Opportunities for collaborative research

Mentorship plays an important role in trainee success and career development.

9. Active participation in the ACVP Annual Meeting (essential predictor)

For abstract-based awards:

The abstract must be accepted.
The presenting author must attend the ACVP Annual Meeting.
Required poster and/or oral presentations must be delivered.

Failure to meet these participation requirements makes applicants ineligible for award consideration.

10. Potential to advance veterinary pathology and comparative medicine (high predictor)

The strongest projects have potential to:

Improve disease diagnosis
Advance comparative pathology
Improve animal health
Inform translational biomedical research
Generate peer-reviewed publications
Support future independent research

Projects that bridge veterinary and human disease or advance comparative medicine are particularly valuable within the ACVP community.

Specialties

Others

Pathology

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

Possess a DVM or equivalent degree and have completed a minimum of two years in a pathology training position in a North American pathology training program. The training program can be a residency or degree program, but must be supervised by a Diplomate of the ACVP.
Have high motivation and academic excellence in undergraduate veterinary and graduate courses.
Have as a primary goal the attainment of ACVP Diplomate status. This goal should be supported by a statement from the candidate’s supervisor that the candidate has the interest and potential to meet the qualifications for the ACVP certification examination and is capable of successfully completing the examination.
Be committed to leadership, scholarship, and service in the veterinary profession.

The annual award of $1,500 may be used for educational training supplies or tuition. The award will be non-renewable and can be received only once by a given candidate.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: American College of Veterinary Pathologists

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 1061 American Lane, Suite 310 | Schaumburg, IL

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