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Chemical Pathology, Histopathology, Medical Microbiology and Virology
The Royal College of Pathologists considers that workplace-based assessment (WPBA) forms an important part of assessing the competency of trainees, and ensuring that they are making satisfactory progress. The principle is that trainees are assessed on work that they are actually doing and that, as far as possible, the assessment is integrated into their day-to-day work.
Workplace-based assessments are mandatory for all StRs appointed to one of the following from August 2007:
a. A specialty training programme with a National Training Number (NTN)
b. Fixed Term Specialty Training Appointment (FTSTA)
c. Locum Appointment for Training (LAT)
The assessment tools are:
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Specialty
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Multi-source feedback (MSF) |
Direct Observation of Practical Skills (DOPS) |
Case-based Discussion (CbD) |
Evaluation of Clinical Events (ECE) |
Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX) |
| Chemical Pathology |
3 during training |
Minimum 6 per year for first 2 years |
Minimum 6 per year |
Minimum 6 per year |
Minimum 6 per year |
| Histopathology |
3 during training |
Minimum 6 per year |
Minimum 6 per year |
Minimum 6 per year |
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Medical Microbiology
(Trainees on the 2007-08 curriculum)
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3 during training |
Minimum 6 per year |
Minimum 6 per year |
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Medical Microbiology
(Trainees on the 2010 curriculum)
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3 during training |
Minimum 6 per year
(for ST1/ST2 trainees)
Minimum 4 per year
(for ST3/4/5 trainees)
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Minimum 6 per year |
Minimum 4 per year (for ST1/ST2 trainees)
Minimum 6 per year (for ST3/4/5 trainees)
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| Medical Virology |
3 during training |
Minimum 6 per year |
Minimum 6 per year |
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 Chemical Pathology
Histopathology
Medical Microbiology
Medical Virology
Supporting documents
 Definition of medical professionalism
Standards for assessment tools
WPBA and less than full-time training
Other Documents
Procedure for change to workplace-based assessment tools
Definitions of Assessment Tools
Purpose of Assessment Tools
Ensuring compliance with legislation on equality and diversity
Complaints and appeals procedure
Procedures for change to workplace-based assessment tools and procedures
Training events and presentation slides
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