About the event

Join us at our virtual conference as we celebrate the vital contributions of pathology professionals around the world. This year’s theme, ‘The global pathology workforce’, highlights the dedication and expertise of pathologists and laboratory scientists who are at the heart of healthcare systems across the world.

We are delighted to welcome Jim Campbell, Director of the Health Workforce Department at the World Health Organization (WHO), will open the event taking part in a conversation with Professor Peter Johnston, Vice President for Workforce and Corporate Services.

This special event, chaired by the President of the Royal College of Pathologists, Dr Bernie Croall, is sponsored and hosted in partnership with the British Society for Haematology (BSH) and Diagnexia.

The event will also feature other inspiring talks, a roundtable discussion, engaging lunchtime actviities and a poster competion, with cash prizes to be won (for how to enter go to the main event page). The programme overall will focus on the areas below:

  • tackling the global pathology workforce shortage – strategies to address the declining number of pathology professionals worldwide, including workforce planning, training pipelines and international collaboration
     
  • digital pathology as a scalable solution – exploring how digital technologies and AI can help mitigate workforce shortages, alongside the ethical, regulatory and infrastructure considerations involved
     
  • aligning qualifications and training across borders – enhancing the consistency of education and standards in diagnostic services, particularly when tests and reporting are performed internationally
     
  • advancing patient care and global health equity – how shared service models and global collaboration in pathology can improve healthcare outcomes and access to diagnostics in the face of a changing demographic and reduction in workforce.
Registration fees and what is included

Fee: £25

Includes:

  • All speakers including key-note speaker
  • The roundtable discussion
  • Online lunchtime activities
  • Poster competition - announcement of winners and presentation of winning poster
  • Digital event brochure

Cancellation policy

Please note: Cancellation fees apply. The total registration fee is forfeited if cancelled within 48 hours before the event. Payments are not transferrable to a different event.

Hosted on Zoom webinar

This meeting will be held via Zoom webinar. Details of the meeting with accompanied guidance will be sent to attendees within one week of the confeernce.

We highly recommend you download Zoom to your computer/laptop to make the most of virtual conference, however if this is not possible, find out more about Zoom webinar and how it works by visiting the Zoom website.

Please note: If you experience any problems when connecting to the Zoom webinar such as lagging or freezing, then this may indicate that there is an issue with your internet connection, or the device you are using. We suggest that you try to move to an area with a more stable connection and then re-join.

We unfortunately will not be able to provide you with a refund or transfer you onto another event if you happen to encounter these problems on the day. 

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