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Basic Specialist Training
 

Histopathology

 

Apply to BST

 

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for BST programmes are:

  • You must have completed your internship by the start date of the programme 
  • You must be currently or previously registered on one of the divisions of the Irish Medical Council, or provide proof of eligibility for registration
  • You must have proof of competency in the English language in line with HSE specifications (PDF, 506KB)
  • You must supply the professional contact details of two Referees in the online application form. RCPI will reach out to the Referees to obtain appraisals.  

Places in BST are allocated in the first instance to applicants who, at the time of application, are citizens of Ireland or nationals of another Member State of the European Union, Stamp 4 Visa Holders and UK nationals. We are awaiting updated guidance from the HSE/NDTP on this process, and once we receive this it will be published here.

Read more about the Allocation of Places on Specialist Training Programmes (PDF, 623KB)

 

Application Webinars

RCPI are holding a series of live information webinars to assist BST/HST applicants; they will be available to view a recoding as well as a reference for applicants post event. 

NEW: BST Pathway Application Webinar - Watch our webinar for more information on applying for BST and completing the application form.

Click to watch back the BST Pathway & Application Webinar

 

Current Applications and Updates

Applications are now open. 

Applications will close at 17:00 Irish Time on 14th November 2024

If you already have an RCPI account you can login with your username and password to complete your application. Please note that all RCPI Trainees, Members & Fellows, Professional Competence Scheme participants and Brightspace users have an RCPI Account.

If you do not have an RCPI account, you will need to complete this registration form before you can login to complete your application:
https://eu-quercus.elluciancloud.com/app/rcpi/f?p=PV_ONLINE_REG:3:0:::LEVEL9:APP_COURSE_INSTANCE:23355638

Then proceed with your application here

Need Help? Please contact the RCPI Helpdesk at helpdesk@rcpi.ie or +353 1 863 9721 (Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 GMT)

 

 

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