College conferences January–March 2026
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Autopsy webinar series – Coroner’s court
28 January 2026
College conferences January–March 2026
1 CPD Credit
Attending Coroner’s court can be a daunting experience for trainee pathologists and consultants, particularly as fewer inquests require a pathologist to attend, and pathologists may only be called to attend for more complicated cases. During this webinar we will hear from experienced Coroners, both medical and legal, experienced consultants and a trainee experience of Coroner’s court. This webinar will help you understand the purpose and format of a Coroner’s inquest, what the Coroner expects from a pathologist, how to give evidence and how to answer questions from other persons in the court.
An introduction to health economics for clinicians
29 January 2026
1 CPD Credit
Health economics provides tools to understand how limited healthcare resources can be used most effectively to improve patient outcomes. This seminar will introduce key concepts in health economics and demonstrate their relevance to everyday clinical decision-making.
Pathology Portal Online Drop-in Sessions
29 January 2026
26 February 2026
26 March 2026
A Q&A drop-in session open to all Pathology Portal users and editors. Participants will be able to:
- Ask questions and get live support
- Share tips and experiences
- Offer feedback
- Connect with other Pathology Portal users
- Get guidance and support.
This meeting will be held via Teams. No need to register - just drop in when you can!
LEPT Refresher session - Trainees
3 February 2026
11 February 2026
19 February 2026
27 February 2026
The sessions are designed to support trainees in Chemical and Cellular Pathology specialties using the LEPT system in preparation for the ARCP period. This is the first of 4 standalone refresher sessions offered throughout February. You're welcome to attend any or all—check the calendar for other available dates.
Developments in diagnosis and management of Gram-negative bloodstream infections
3 February 2026
This webinar will examine recent developments in the diagnosis and management of Gram‑negative bloodstream infections, with a focus on the laboratory and clinical impact of rapid diagnostic technologies. Topics will include the epidemiology and burden of disease, real‑world implementation of rapid genotypic and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and integration into laboratory workflows, antimicrobial stewardship, and patient pathways.
Liver Pathology Bitesize Webinars - Benign hepatocellular lesions
4 February 2026
Calling all Residents! Following some excellent sessions on medical liver disease in 2025, and based on feedback received from delegates, the UK Liver Pathology Group in conjunction with the Royal College of Pathologists are pleased to announce the continuation of our virtual liver pathology bitesize series. Given the variability in exposure to liver pathology during training across the UK, some of the cases discussed will include FRCPath style cases, but also cover entities which pathologists may come across regularly as part of their working practice. There are six webinars which take place during 2026, which this year will be focussing on lesional liver pathology, and will aim to return to medical liver disease in 2027.
Community Acquired Pneumonia and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
4 February 2026
We are delivering a webinar series on 'Managing Lower Respiratory Tract Infections'. This webinar series deals with a set of clinical conditions which are important for their varied clinical presentations, overlapping signs and symptoms and challenges in arriving at a proper diagnosis with imaging and microbiology. The impact that these challenges may have on the management and final outcome in patients is hopefully brought out in the webinar series. This webinar is part 1 of this webinar series that will be exploring Community Acquired Pneumonia & Lower Respiratory Infections.
Autopsy webinar series – Maternal death part 2
11 February 2026
Maternal deaths are rare (only 80-100pa across the UK) but their autopsies are not generally done well, due to unfamiliarity. These two lectures present the overarching context of maternal mortality in the UK, cover the major pathologies of Direct & Indirect maternal deaths, and inform on how to perform the autopsies optimally.
Healthcare Associated Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
11 February 2026
We are delivering a webinar series on 'Managing Lower Respiratory Tract Infections'. This webinar series deals with a set of clinical conditions which are important for their varied clinical presentations, overlapping signs and symptoms and challenges in arriving at a proper diagnosis with imaging and microbiology. The impact that these challenges may have on the management and final outcome in patients is hopefully brought out in the webinar series. This webinar is part 2 of this webinar series that will be exploring Healthcare Associated Lower Respiratory Tract Infections.
Infective Airways Disease
18 February 2026
We are delivering a webinar series on 'Managing Lower Respiratory Tract Infections'. This webinar series deals with a set of clinical conditions which are important for their varied clinical presentations, overlapping signs and symptoms and challenges in arriving at a proper diagnosis with imaging and microbiology. The impact that these challenges may have on the management and final outcome in patients is hopefully brought out in the webinar series. This webinar is part 3 of this webinar series that will be exploring Infective Airways Disease.
Cervical cancer screening and self-sampling
24 February 2026
In this webinar, Professor Peter Sasieni CBE will cover some recent research on self-sampling. Athena Lamnisos, CEO of The Eve Appeal, will provide the patient perspective and highlight differences in cervical screening approaches and uptakes across the UK nations and internationally. The webinar will be chaired by Professor Peter Johnston, RCPath Vice President for Workforce and Corporate Engagement.
Complicated Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
25 February 2026
We are delivering a webinar series on 'Managing Lower Respiratory Tract Infections'. This webinar series deals with a set of clinical conditions which are important for their varied clinical presentations, overlapping signs and symptoms and challenges in arriving at a proper diagnosis with imaging and microbiology. The impact that these challenges may have on the management and final outcome in patients is hopefully brought out in the webinar series. This webinar is part 4 and final webinar of this webinar series that will be exploring Complicated Lower Respiratory Tract Infections.
LEPT Refresher session - for SUPER roles
2 March 2026
10 March 2026
18 March 2026
26 March 2026
These online sessions are for Training Programme Directors, ARCP panel chairs, and deanery/LETB admin staff who create ARCP outcome forms. Heads of School and Educational Supervisors may also attend if they hold SUPER responsibilities. This is the first of four standalone refresher sessions offered throughout March. You're welcome to attend any or all—check the Events calendar for other available dates.
Liver Pathology Bitesize Webinars - Malignant hepatocellular lesions
4 March 2026
Calling all Residents! Following some excellent sessions on medical liver disease in 2025, and based on feedback received from delegates, the UK Liver Pathology Group in conjunction with the Royal College of Pathologists are pleased to announce the continuation of our virtual liver pathology bitesize series. Given the variability in exposure to liver pathology during training across the UK, some of the cases discussed will include FRCPath style cases, but also cover entities which pathologists may come across regularly as part of their working practice. There are six webinars which take place during 2026, which this year will be focussing on lesional liver pathology, and will aim to return to medical liver disease in 2027.
Autopsy webinar series – Neuropathology for the non-specialist
11 March 2026
This webinar will cover macroscopic and microscopic neuropathology which a general autopsy pathologist can diagnose, when to refer to a neuropathologist, and practical tips about what to refer.