RC of Pathologists

The Royal College of Pathologists promotes excellence in the practice of pathology. Members work across 17 specialties in healthcare, universities & industry.

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As we close our two-day Undergraduate Pathology Summer School, we're grateful to @BritishDivIAP @ACP_Pathologist @BNS_updates @BritSocHaem @pathsoc BIA & @RocheDiaUK for supporting the next generation of pathologists & helping us deliver this year's event. See you next year!

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Save the date! We are marking #WorldPatientSafetyDay with a webinar series:
• Point of Care Testing (1 Sept)
• Paediatric & maternal health (8 Sept)
• Safer diagnostic pathways (14 Sept)
Find out more and register for free: https://t.co/1uCqXvL6CW

#RCPathWPSD #PatientSafety

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We are extending the deadline to join the new Digital Histopathology Committee. Help shape the future of digital histopathology and contribute to the development of professional standards.

Apply by Friday 14 August 5pm: https://t.co/Vv81m7EuOu

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Some more highlights from day one of our Pathology Summer School. Thanks to all involved and to our sponsors @BritishDivIAP @ACP_Pathologist @BiaInfection @BNS_updates @BritSocHaem @Pathsoc and @RocheDiaUK #Pathology

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One of the highlights of the Summer School is hearing directly from pathologists and trainees about their careers, research and day-to-day work. Thank you to all our speakers for sharing their experience and inspiring the next generation. #SummerSchool #PathologyCareers

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The transplantation of animal tissues and organs – xenotransplantation – is being studied as a potential solution to the high demand for patients awaiting a transplant. Learn more about the progress made so far in our latest Bulletin: https://t.co/K5TVdqKBDL

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We're delighted to be welcoming undergraduates from the across the UK to today's Pathology Summer School at the College. Looking forward to a busy day of talks and interactive sessions involving inspiring presenters from across pathology. #PathologySummerSchool #PathologyCareers

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Systemic challenges in forensic pathology are affecting both families and the workforce. Governments must act to assist the forensic pathology workforce in meeting demand and improve experience for bereaved families.

Read the report: https://t.co/MslynQKTi4

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As we kick off our 2-day Undergraduate Pathology Summer School, we'd like to thank our sponsors for helping make this event possible: @BritishDivIAP @ACP_Pathologist @BiaInfection @BNS_updates @BritSocHaem @Pathsoc and @RocheDiaUK

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Did you know that you can claim #CPD credits for any other activities that are not listed in our guidelines if educational benefit is gained? Please check out our guide:https://t.co/e8O9CF0dVW
#Pathology

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Thank you to Professor Angharad Davies for representing the College at the 2026 National Eisteddfod last weekend. The activities on her stand in the Science and Technology Village, proved very popular with attendees. Thank you and diolch to all who were involved!

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Many patients, at all ages, receive blood transfusions. But are all these transfusions needed, and do we have sufficient understanding of the balance between benefits and risks? Learn how real patient data is improving transfusion services in the Bulletin: https://t.co/scGkhZJtQG

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AI is already transforming pathology. Are you ready for it?
Join the Diagnexia Computational Pathology Course 2026 in Oxford.
2 days covering AI, image analysis, deep learning, and real clinical applications.
📅 Aug 18–19
📍 Oxford
Secure your spot: https://t.co/p78RYAR8BA #cpd

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The Professional Guidelines team has been busy updating pathology specialty guidelines and advancing patient safety priorities. Here’s a snapshot of our recent work. Thanks to College and committee members for their expertise and support.

#RCPathGuidelines #PatientSafety

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Last day to join the new Digital Histopathology Committee. Help shape the future of digital histopathology and contribute to the development of professional standards.

Apply today by 5pm: https://t.co/Vv81m7EuOu

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Join us for a webinar series to mark Sepsis Awareness Month in September. Delivered in partnership with Thermo Fisher Scientific, we'll be joined by a host of expert speakers and chairs. Find out more and book your free place here: https://t.co/DZtg7nZdbg

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📢 Medical and veterinary students: there’s still time to apply for the RCPath/Specialist Society Medical Electives Small Grant Scheme!

🎓 Up to £1,000 available for pathology-related electives worldwide.
⏰ Deadline: 5 Oct, 11:59pm
🔗 https://t.co/WavOiJ51c0

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Last day to represent your specialty on the Trainees' Advisory Committee. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to contribute to your field. Submit your application today at 5pm: https://t.co/aAsuPhZw1o

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How can we better protect those working in pathology laboratories?

Read this feature from @pathologistmag on Dr Richard Yates, recipient of the RCPath Trainee Award 2026, exploring his research into formaldehyde exposure in UK pathology laboratories: https://t.co/Rxj81UkXgi

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This month, the #PathologyPortal celebrates student contributors! Working with editors, they create curricula-mapped resources that support medical/biomedical students while building leadership & content creation skills. Explore undergraduate content here https://t.co/Jdo8E1ky28