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DIAGNOSTICS
Pathology (histopathology, microbiology, haematology)
Laboratory diagnosis that underpins most clinical decisions, including cancer diagnosis.
| Training length | About 5 years |
|---|---|
| How you enter | Run-through from ST1 in histopathology; other pathology specialties follow their own routes |
| College | Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) ↗ |
Exams you will sit
- FRCPath Part 1
- FRCPath Part 2
Sub-specialising and fellowships
- Cellular pathology: neuropathology, paediatric, forensic
- Medical microbiology and virology
- Haematology
- Chemical pathology
- Immunology