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Pathology

Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
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Duration

  • 5 years full-time
  • Flexible training options are available
  • Recognition of prior learning (RPL) may apply

Entry

  • PGY2+
  • Employment in a training position in an RCPA accredited laboratory
  • Submission of a Prospective Training Program devised by the Supervisor in conjunction with the Trainee

Training

Five years working in accredited laboratories plus three examinations:

  1. Basic Pathological Sciences Examination: usually taken in the first year of training but may be taken before commencing
  2. Discipline specialty Part I: usually taken in the third year of training.
  3. Discipline specialty Part II: usually taken in the final year of training

Other

  • Trainees must reapply for Registration and provide a Prospective Training Program each year
  • Training can be undertaken in General or Clinical Pathology or in one of the seven single disciplines:  Anatomical Pathology, Chemical Pathology*, Genetic Pathology, Forensic Pathology, Haematology*, Immunopathology* or Microbiology*

*The RCPA training program is linked to the training programs of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians in these discipline areas

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