This section of the website is for histopathology trainees, or those interested in pursuing a CCT in histopathology. StRs, FTSTAs and LATs appointed or transferred to the 2007/08 and 2010 histopathology curricula must use the Learning Environment for Pathology Trainees (LEPT) to record their progress in training.
Curriculum 2010 (for trainees appointed to specialty training to start on or after 1 August 2010)
Curriculum for specialty training in histopathology and cytopathology as a subspecialty, June 2010
Blueprints 2010
Blueprints for the pathology assessment systems - Introduction
Histopathology blueprint
Cytopathology blueprint
Assessment of medical and leadership competencies 2010
Histopathology
Curriculum 2007/08 (for trainees appointed to specialty training to start between 9 August 2007 to 31 July 2010)
Curriculum for specialty training in histopathology and related subspecialties January 2007 (with minor amendments made July 2008)
The change log for a summary of amendments to the histopathology curriculum since January 2007 is available on the GMC websiteHistopathology assessment system 2007/08
A Competency Based Framework for Graded Responsibility for Specialist Registrar and Specialty Registrars in Histopathology and Cytopathology (Arranged by Level of Competence)
A Competency Based Framework for Graded Responsibility for Specialist Registrars and Specialty Trainees in Histopathology and Cytopathology (Arranged by Organ System)
Previous versions of the curriculum (e.g. 2005 or 2001) can be obtained from the Training and Educational Standards Department
Person Specification 2012
Histopathology ST1-update
Assessment and ExaminationWorkplace-based assessmentHistopathology multi-source feedbackHistopathology Year 1 AssessmentFRCPath examination regulations and guidelines
Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP)
ARCP guidance and forms
Assessment requirements for ST2 2007 and 2010
Assessment requirements for ST3 2007 and 2010
Assessment requirements for ST4 2007 and 2010
Assessment requirements for ST5 2007 and 2010
Histopathology College Advisory Training Team (CATT)
CATT minutes (log in required)
Useful links
Histopathology Training Schools
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