Forensic pathology

On this page you'll find a hub of resources for those working in forensic pathology, including links to guidelines and upcoming College and CPD-accredited events.

Upcoming events

Your College, Your Profession - Swansea

11 January 2023

RCPATH VETERINARY PATHOLOGY SCHOOL FOR TRAINEES/RESIDENTS- VIRTUAL TRAINING

17 January 2023

Your College, Your Profession - Manchester

18 January 2023

3rd United Kingdom Endocrine Pathology Society/Royal College of Pathologists Endocrine Pathology Update

02–03, February 2023 (2 days)

Your College, Your Profession - Bodelwyddan

3 February 2023

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Medical Examiner Officer Training Virtual Feb

16 February 2023

Events Calendar

New Forensic Pathology resources

Good Practice Series: Recording antimicrobial resistance on the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death

This good practice paper will help medical examiner offices to align with the wider UK Antimicrobial Resistance National Action Plan, and to support surveillance of antimicrobial resistance.

November 2022
Medical examiner conference report 2022_Final

This report of the 2022 Medical Examiner Annual Conference summarises progress in the introduction of a statutory medical examiner service. It includes a strategic update from the Department of Health and Social Care on implementation and the work required to move towards this. The report also highlights the benefits of pilot medical examiner systems through case studies.

November 2022
G117 Post-mortem examination in patients with cerebrovascular disease

September 2022
CESR Doctors - LEPT guidance notes and application form

September 2022