Autopsy training survey – reporting on histopathology trainees’ experience of autopsy training

April 2025

Read more about a recent survey of histopathology trainees’ experience of autopsy training.

The trainee subcommittee of the College’s Death Investigation Committee recently explored the experience of autopsy training among histopathology registrars. Nearly 200 responses were received, with representation from every training region in the UK and across the training grades. In this article, Dr Erin Whyte, a trainee member who carried out the survey, explores the key findings and achievable actions.