The College is the members, and it’s only if we members engage that we can achieve things. The more of us that get involved, the stronger we will be. I’d encourage every member who has a view on how we should work or what the future of pathology should be to get involved.
As well as our essential pathology services, the College also provides an attractive array of individual member benefits. We encourage you to make the most of the benefits available, to ensure that your member experience is as enriching as possible.
The College aims to deliver pathology training to the highest possible standard to advance excellence in pathology services. We provide several services to support our members through their training and examinations journey with us. These include:
Membership and fellowship of the College is a widely respected indicator of specialist status, both in the UK and internationally. Use of post-nominals, such as FRCPath and DipRCPath, are globally recognised credentials. They are evidence of your commitment to the highest professional standards in the science and practice of pathology.
Becoming a member of the College entitles you to:
Continuing professional development (CPD) is an instrumental tool in ensuring good medical practice. The College is dedicated to delivering an exemplary CPD service to our members.
As a member, you will have access to:
Our members benefit from a range of professional guidance to help you deliver the highest level of care to your patients. This includes:
The College's work in external quality assurance (EQA) also benefits members by maintaining excellent professional standards across pathology laboratories. This work includes:
Members can stay up to date on the latest developments in pathology by accessing a range of College publications, including:
Members will also gain access to discounts on several medical publication and journals, as well as eligibility to obtain an NUS Totum Pro card.
The College delivers an extensive programme of events and webinars for our diverse membership. These include:
Becoming a member of the College grants you the opportunity to shape the future of pathology by voting and standing for numerous governing positions, or representing the College in various other ways. These include:
Members can also get involved with the College by undertaking a variety of volunteer roles that advance the pathology profession.
The College delivers a number of awards and bursaries for various aspects of our members’ work in pathology. These include:
The College provides numerous services and resources to support the pathology workforce. As a member, you can benefit from:
The College has a dedicated International team that provides a range of services for our international members. These include:
One of our mission statements is to further public education in the field of pathology. The College celebrates and promotes pathology and the contribution pathologists make to healthcare. We provide our members with a range of resources to support them in delivering public engagement activities, including:
The Royal College of Pathologists is a professional membership organisation. Since its establishment in 1962, the College has played a crucial role in advancing the field of pathology through education, advocacy and the promotion of high standards in pathology practice.
We offer a range of membership options to be inclusive of those who are working or interested in pathology.
We strive to provide our members with high-quality services to ensure that you have the best experience as possible as part of the College.
Becoming a corporate member of the Royal College of Pathologists will provide you with access to our community of 13,000 members worldwide across 17 pathology specialties.
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