In theory yes, the CHAT can be taken during ICPT after the Part 1 exam. Diagnostic Neuropathology, Forensic Histopathology and Paediatric and Perinatal Pathology all have autopsies as part of their training curricula, so technically the CHAT would not be required in these specialty training programmes. Autopsies are not mandatory in Histopathology Higher Specialist Training, so the CHAT is applicable if following this training route.

The College does not endorse a specific textbook however for broad-based pathology knowledge - Robbins and Cottran Pathologic Basis of Disease, WHO blue books (tumours), TNM Classification and College Data set and Tissue Pathways, Journal of Clinical Pathology

and Modern Pathology.

Your local Educational Supervisor and Training Programme Director can give you more pointers and there should be access to library and journal resources.

There is also a Pathology Portal and web searches often bring up the Pathology Outlines site.

Individual numbers for each organ system are not specified. You should get a broad base of common cases/organs in the first year which will form the majority of your cases, and these will be interspersed with fewer, more complex or specialist cases.

Your deanery should issue you with your NTN. You can speak to your educational supervisor or TPD who should be able to help you. Or contact your deanery directly.

Molecular pathology is a part of your cellular pathology learning. It is strongly recommended to complete the mol path online module as part of your training unless your training programme provides other specific dedicated mol path teaching/training. Molecular pathology plays an increasing role in diagnosis and directing treatment for patients.

The College offers a Diploma examination in dermatopathology which can be taken after you have passed FRCPath Part 2 in Histopathology. There is more information here: https://www.rcpath.org/uploads/assets/723dbd9c-fe06-45c2-8b6cc4302e7b5d17/7b262617-91ab-4c2f-b4e83687d364f3e1/Dermatopathology-Regulations-and-Guidelines.pdf

There are 2 modules on the elfh HEE site. Genomics Education Programme and Genomics in Clinical Practice. The GEP is more generic and the one to start with.

You can automatically continue in histopathology training and then apply for either neuropathology, paediatric pathology, or forensic pathology training posts when they are advertised.

Yes, your ARCP date will not be set until the Spring most likely, so, as demonstrated, choose a date in May and then you can update it once the deanery has confirmed your ARCP date.

There is not a specific course, but there are some lead centres in the UK for digital pathology and AI. Leeds is one. There are a number of digital networks. Discuss with your local Educational Supervisor and Senior Laboratory Staff for local options. You could contact the Digital Pathology Committee at the RCPath for more information.

Yes, you can. You can apply during year 2 of ICPT onwards but will need Part 1 Histopathology as a minimum examination requirement.

Request access to the portal when you are logged into the hub, and we can then approve you!

Yes, but not via a direct link

It runs twice a year. Spring (April) and Autumn (Oct).

There aren't any specific courses for the Part 1 examination. The Part 1 examination is a test of knowledge, mapped to the ICPT part of the curriculum, and so it is important to make sure that you are covering the breadth of the curriculum as you start to prepare for the examinations. Your educational supervisor will be able to recommend relevant textbooks as well. The Part 1 examination is held online, and you will have an opportunity immediately prior to the examination to familiarise yourself with the examination format online.

The examination costs are on the College website: https://www.rcpath.org/uploads/assets/787e8957-d264-4485-9523124762abcb5b/Fees-for-examinations-2022.pdf

Part 1 is currently £686; Part 2 is currently £1444.

No, the good news is you don't! Please note the guidance from the GMC regarding Expectations about the currency of examinations - but this is just for information: https://www.gmc-uk.org/education/standards-guidance-and-curricula/guidance/national-professional-examinations/the-expectations

If you want to attempt the Cervical Cytology Certificate examination, it is held once a year, each Autumn. You can apply from late May to the beginning of July, and you will normally attempt the exam in October, receiving your results in November. You apply for this exam in the same way as you apply for Part 1 and Part 2. All exam applications can be made and paid for online. https://www.rcpath.org/trainees/examinations/exam-apply-and-pay-online.html

No, deaneries do not normally allow the study budget to be used to pay for exams, although the study budget can be used to allow you to attend courses to prepare for the exam, for example.

No, but there is information, sample questions and guidance about the examination on the College website: https://www.rcpath.org/uploads/assets/2831ab81-1f98-4165-980bc535de856c0f/b0892d9d-3362-4e64-89daa68f0881a91e/Histopathology-Regulations-and-Guidelines.pdf

Please contact the Assessment Team at assessment@rcpath.org and they will add your Educational Supervisor to the LEPT system.

Yes, you need to register as a trainee with the College. Once you have done that, you will be able to access the LEPT system.

Your deanery or educational supervisor should be able to tell you. Or, if you email: training@rcpath.org, the Training Department will be able to tell you if you tell them your deanery and specialty.

The MSF process for first-year trainees will begin in February 2023. The Assessment Team will initiate the MSF process and all trainees will be notified about the next steps. When you reach your second year of training, then you will be able to create your MSF yourself which should ideally coincide with your ARCP.

You can load a Word document with the content of your discussion with your Educational Supervisor to the Resource section. It will then populate the ARCP which the ARCP panel will be able to view.

No, but you will be able to add it yourself.

Yes, you can use a variety of individuals with different areas of expertise to complete SLEs. The majority of your SLEs should be completed with a consultant.