Royal College of Pathologists

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This article is about the British organisation. For other uses, see Royal College of Pathologists (disambiguation).

The Royal College of Pathologists, was founded in 1962, and is a medical organisation that promotes and sets standards for the study and practice of pathology.

The College has oversight of the following main disciplines

Histopathology
- Neuropathology
- Cytopathology
- Paediatric pathology

Chemical Pathology

Haematology (with the Royal College of Physicians)

Immunology (with the Royal College of Physicians)

Microbiology & Virology

1 Training and Examinations
2 Continued Professional Development
3 Membership
4 Presidents
5 External links

[edit] Training and Examinations

The College is responsible for oversight of postgraduate education and training in all branches of pathology in the UK.

The College has an active educational programme and sponsors workshops, lectures and courses.

[edit] Continued Professional Development

The College runs a national scheme for oversight of continued education of pathologists in clinical practice.

[edit] Membership

Membership in the College can be obtained by several routes, the most usual being via a postgraduate examination, indicated with the designation Member of the Royal College of Pathologists (MRCPath). The designation Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) is bestowed upon members who are in good standing, as an indication of seniority.