
USCAP Through the Years
The timeline below highlights key moments along the history of this organization that from its seminal meeting over a century ago, have allowed it to become the International Academy of Pathology (IAP), the largest organization of pathologists in the world.
1913: London
London – First meeting of IAMM is held outside of the U.S.
1914: Lord Strathcona
Lord Strathcona – Lord Strathcona, who is Resident Governor of the Hudson’s Bay Company, High Commissioner of Canada, and Chancellor of McGill, gives the first major gift of $5,000 to the IAMM, this donation is used to fund the IAMM Bulletin
1914: World War I
WWI disrupts IAMM activities and sections in many European countries dissolve
1915: IAMM Bulletin pledges unanimity in the midst of war
1924: Osler Memorial
The 8th IAMM Bulletin is dedicated to the memory of founding member William Osler
1930: Carnegie Foundation
Carnegie Foundation awards the IAMM a grant of $5,000
1937: World War II
WWII begins in Europe
1940: Maude Abbott dies
1942: IAMM international activities cease
During WWII, the IAMM meets only once and afterwards meetings are restricted to gatherings of the Council. International activities of the IAMM cease
1948: Meetings resume
IAMM meetings resume
1953: First Long Course developed
At the 42nd meeting, a special course on the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of one organ (the kidney) is presented by a number of speakers. This is the genesis of the Long Course
1960: International Pathology
The second phase of the IAP Bulletin begins with the publication of International Pathology; the first Editor was Chapman Binford
1961: Academy Seal
The IAP Academy Seal is developed and unveiled on the cover of Laboratory Investigation. A representation of the Marshall-Hooke microscope (c1704) is used to represent the educational, teaching, and investigative aspects of the Academy and Earth to indicate its international aspect
1960: International Pathology
The second phase of the IAP Bulletin begins with the publication of International Pathology; the first Editor was Chapman Binford
1961: Academy Seal
The IAP Academy Seal is developed and unveiled on the cover of Laboratory Investigation. A representation of the Marshall-Hooke microscope (c1704) is used to represent the educational, teaching, and investigative aspects of the Academy and Earth to indicate its international aspect
