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Faculty of Pathology

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Faculty of Pathology

We are proud to be accredited by the Medical Council of Ireland to deliver postgraduate specialist training in six pathology specialties.

About the Faculty Our Dean and Board
Membership of the Faculty of Pathology
 

Specialist Training

We offer both Basic and Higher Specialist Training Programmes in Pathology, giving you the opportunity to train to a high level in the specialty of your choice.

Basic Specialist Training in Histopathology

About Basic Specialist Training Mandatory courses How to apply

Higher Specialist Training in Pathology

About Higher Specialist Training Specialties How to apply

Supporting and Engaging with our Trainees

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Professional Competence

If you are registered on the Supervised, General or Specialist Division of the Irish Medical Council Register, you are required to be enrolled on a Professional Competence Scheme. This section will guide you through the process and help you maintain your professional competence.

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Enrol on a Scheme

We offer a Professional Competence Specialist Division Scheme in Pathology for those who hold Irish Medical Council registration in a corresponding pathology specialty.
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New to Continuous Professional Development?

This section takes you through your professional competence requirements and how to get started with your ePortfolio.
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Guidelines and Resources

Find out more about the various components in the professional competence requirements, as well as renewing your enrolment and completing your Annual Statement.

 

Awards and Recognition

The Faculty of Pathology offers a range of prestigious awards that recognise outstanding achievements in the specialty. These awards celebrate pathologists for their exceptional research, career contributions, and impact across various subspecialties, highlighting excellence and innovation within the profession.

Awards and Recognition
Dean of Faculty of Pathology presenting an award
 

Faculty of Pathology Annual Report

Download the latest Annual Report from the Faculty of Pathology.

Download Annual Report (PDF, 4MB)

News

CPD Events
 

Become an Associate Member

Trainees in Pathology can now become Associate Members of the Faculty. This membership category was established to facilitate better communication between the Faculty and trainees, as part of the Faculty’s strategy to engage with practitioners in pathology at all stages of their careers.

Membership
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