Chair, Cytopathology Sub-Committee
Nominations are now invited for the Chair of the Cytopathology Sub-committee, taking up office until the Annual General Meeting, November 2028. You must be a Fellow of the College to be eligible.
Why should I apply?
The Royal College of Pathologists is committed to setting and maintaining professional standards and promoting excellence in the teaching and practice of pathology, for the benefit of patients. Those holding office in the College contribute to this important work by providing professional leadership and contributing at a national level to the maintenance and development of pathology services and the quality of patient care.
Dr Anthony Maddox, Interim Chair of the Cytopathology Sub-committee
Cytopathology is an integral and integrated part of Cellular Pathology. The Cytopathology sub-committee draws on the expertise of College members and like-minded bodies to ensure we help advance cytopathology with the full support of the College. Developments in molecular analysis and digital imaging are likely to change how cytopathology is applied in both the diagnostic arena and in cervical screening, where cytology still plays an important part. In addition, increasing involvement of biomedical scientists in areas such as Rapid Onsite Evaluation (ROSE) and diagnostic reporting provide opportunities for collaborative working both on an individual basis and with the Institute for Biomedical Science (IBMS) but also require robust governance.
The RCPath Cytopathology subcommittee is involved in all these areas and, in my tenure as interim Chair, we have initiated links with both the College Digital Pathology Committee and the IBMS, where we now have a reciprocal arrangement with their Cytopathology Specialty Advisory Panel.
The sub-committee must continue to move forward and reflect new developments and changes. I have been proud to help do this so far, and I am sure the next Chair will do so too.
What does the role entail?
The Cytopathology Sub-Committee exists to advise Council on matters, including the professional, clinical and continuing professional education functions relating to the specialty.
The role will provide expertise and leadership for the committee by:
- Leading the committee and enabling it to fulfil its purpose.
- Ensuring an effective relationship between the committee and College Council; the committee and College staff; the committee and external stakeholders.
- Acting as a spokesperson and College specialty representative as appropriate.
Full details about the role can be found in the role description below.
What is the commitment?
- Attendance at two sub-committee meetings per year
- Co-ordination of matters relating to sub-committee activities, including drafting reports
- Reporting to College Council as requested
- Term of office: 3 years
How do I apply?
- You must be a Fellow of the College to be eligible to apply.
- If you meet the criteria and wish to apply, you must complete the nomination form by 12 noon on Monday 10 November 2025.