Undergraduates and Foundation doctors
The College is committed to maintaining and developing the knowledge of pathology that underpins medical, dental and veterinary curricula across the United Kingdom.
An Undergraduate and Foundation Pathology Education Project Group has been established in order to take this work forward, with Leads focusing on three key areas: Foundation, Education and Engagement. The Group has developed an Undergraduate and Foundation Education Strategy which was approved by Council in November 2018.
The College also works with other professional organisations including the Pathological Society and the British Division of the International Academy of Pathology to ensure that all undergraduates have an adequate knowledge of pathological principles and practice so that, on graduation, they have the competencies required to request appropriate laboratory tests and interpret their results. We hope that early exposure of undergraduates to enthusiastic pathologists will encourage recruitment to the specialty in the future.
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Pathology Undergraduate Curriculum
Download the second edition of the Pathology Undergraduate Curriculum here.
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Undergraduate resources
Explore our collection of recommended websites to provide general information on pathology at an undergraduate level.
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Foundation doctors
Find out how the College continues to support Foundation doctors with an interest in pathology.
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Join our pathology summer school
Five pathology organisations run an annual Summer School for undergraduates interested in a career in pathology.
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RCPath Foundation Fellowships
From August 2020, the College is delighted to announce that it will be making available up to 25 new Foundation Fellowships annually.
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Undergraduate and Foundation Pathology Education Project Group
Discover what the Undergraduate & Foundation Pathology Education Group have been working on.