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Undergraduate and Foundation resources

The following websites are available to provide general information on pathology which are suitable to support undergraduate and Foundation learning. If you would like to recommend other websites, or notify us of any changes, please contact the College.

The College is also developing e-learning resources for undergraduates, the first tranche of which are available on the e-CPD app, developed by Barts Health Education Academy. 

Pathology Portal

The Royal College of Pathologists, together with NHS England (NHSE) and colleagues in other professional bodies have developed an innovative adaptive learning platform to support medical undergraduates and trainees, practising pathologists, scientists and those in pathology-linked roles –  the Pathology Portal.

The Pathology Portal has a dedicated undergraduate section as well as a range of resources suitable for foundation doctors and more. Find out more on the College's Pathology Portal page and at https://learninghub.nhs.uk/

Academic websites

Leeds University Pathology E-learning

The Leeds University Pathology E-learning website has a dedicated undergraduate section with lecture slides, covering a range of pathology topics.

Duke Medicine Pathology and Virtual Microscopy Resources

The Duke University Medical School website gives comprehensive coverage by topic, broken down into a 19-week course and by case, complete with diagnoses. Includes a medical definitions of key vocabulary terms.

More academic websites 

Websites with pathology images

PathoPic

PathoPic is a powerful search engine that enables you to search and filter pathology images and slides by topography, diagnostic group, stain, magnification and more.

Pathology Outlines

Pathology Outlines is a multi-authored online textbook covering a wide range of topics with macroscopic and microscopic pathology images.

More pathology image websites

  • PathologyPics

    PathologyPics provides macroscopic and microscopic pictures, with associated multiple-choice questions (with answers). Requires registration to access all resources.

  • Atlas of Pathology

    The Atlas of Pathology website hosts microscopic explained images of basic pathology lesions along with accompanying text.

  • Pathpedia e-Atlas

    The Pathpedia e-Atlas hosts macroscopic and microscopic images and can be viewed by system (e.g. kidney).

  • WebPathology

    The WebPathology website provides a collection of both macroscopic and microscopic pathology images by system.

  • Histology World

    The Histology World website has interactive games, quizzes, videos and fact sheets. It also has a helpful test bank with answers.

Find out more about training in pathology

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