This meeting is relevant to all those involved in the delivery of pathology training – including trainers, assessors and senior resident doctors preparing to become consultants.
Aims and objectives
The main aim of this annual remotely-held Zoom meeting is to provide an ‘Educational Update’ on training and assessment and examinations. There will also be an update on the Pathology Portal.
This year’s theme is Future of Training. The keynote speaker is Professor Geoff Smith, Regional Postgraduate Dean, South West.
Confirmed speakers
- Professor Marta Cohen, Chairperson, Vice President for Learning, RCPath
- Professor Geoff Smith, Regional Postgraduate Dean, South West
- Dr Bernie Croal, President, RCPath
- Professor Ronan McMullan, Clinical Director of Training and Assessment, RCPath
- Helen Melluish, Head of Examinations, RCPath
- Tharek Azad, Examinations Policy and Quality Officer, RCPath
- Luke Thrower, Pathology Portal Officer, RCPath
- Dr Catherine Horsfield, Chair of the Cellular Pathology Curriculum Review Group, RCPath
- Dr Rathi Ramakrishnan, Co-chair of the Cellular Pathology Curriculum Review Group, RCPath
- Dr Vinita Mishra, Chair, Chemical Pathology College Specialty Training Committee (CSTC), RCPath
- Dr Harriet Hughes, Chair, Medical Microbiology and Medical Virology College Specialty Training Committee (CSTC), RCPath
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
You may claim a maximum of 2 CPD credits in the professional category for full attendance at this meeting. A list of attendee names will be retained as per Zoom records and CPD certificates will be sent via email. Participation in this event will provide supporting evidence towards meeting the GMC standards for ongoing Trainer recognition.
Meeting organiser
Sandra Dewar
Assessment Manager
The Royal College of Pathologists
6 Alie Street, London, E1 8QT
T: 020 7451 6765
E: [email protected]
