College conferences October 2025–January 2026

To see all 2025 conferences, visit our website.

Northern Ireland Symposium 2025

22 October 2025

3 CPD credits

This symposium is aimed at RCPath fellows, members, trainees, medical students and others interested in the range of pathology specialties in Northern Ireland. Delegates will hear presentations about upcoming themes in the field of pathology and share some of the great developments happening in Northern Ireland. They will hear from the President Dr Bernie Croal and find out what the College does in Northern Ireland. 

Opportunities for infection diagnostics in the shift from hospital to community care

22 October 2025

1 CPD credit

Exponential growth in point-of-care testing (POCT) requires engaged leadership from senior pathology scientists to ensure only high quality results are produced and used to direct patient management. In her talk, Katy Heaney will reflect on the challenges of providing a high-quality POCT service in the community and using technology to respond to errors, troubleshoot and remotely monitor the use of a service.

LEPT drop-in session

29 October 2025

We would like to support all trainees in navigating around the LEPT system, particularly new trainees who started pathology training since August 2025.

Pathology Portal online drop-in session - navigating the platform

30 October 2025

This month’s drop-in session will focus on how to effectively navigate the platform and confidently explore its key features.

International Pathology Day 2025 - virtual event

5 November 2025

Join us at our virtual conference as we celebrate the vital contributions of pathology professionals around the world. This year’s theme, ‘The global pathology workforce’, highlights the dedication and expertise of pathologists and laboratory scientists who are at the heart of healthcare systems across the world.

Liver pathology bitesize webinars - liver, the weird and the wonderful

5 November 2025

1 CPD credit

Calling all Residents! The UK Liver Pathology Group in conjunction with the Royal College of Pathologists are pleased to announce the return of our virtual bitesize webinars. We are now planning a regular session, hosted on alternate months, covering different aspects of Liver Pathology. Given the variability in exposure to liver pathology during training across the UK, some of the cases discussed will include FRCPath part 2 style cases, but also cover entities which pathologists may come across regularly as part of their working practice.

Educational Update 2025

7 November 2025

This meeting is relevant to all those involved in the delivery of pathology training – including trainers, assessors and senior resident doctors preparing to become consultants.   

LEPT drop-in session

14 November 2025

We would like to support all trainees in navigating around the LEPT system, particularly new trainees who started pathology training since August 2025.

Challenges and novelties in paediatric pathology – webinar 4

18 November 2025

1 CPD credit

The Royal College of Pathologists is delighted to announce a webinar series organised jointly with the European Society of Pathology, Virchows Archives and the International Paediatric Pathology Association (IPPA). Each of the topics published by Virchows addressing paediatric tumours will be presented at the webinars series.

From hospital to community – partnering to transform respiratory point-of-care testing

18 November 2025

Respiratory infections are a major contributor to winter pressures in healthcare, particularly within secondary where they drive increases in emergency attendance, admissions and hospital bed occupancy. Implementing a community-based 'Test and Treat' pathway incorporating a point-of-care test offers a practical and scalable approach to reducing patient deterioration and avoiding unnecessary hospitalisation. By providing rapid, on-the-spot results, point-of-care testing enables medical professionals to distinguish between viral and bacterial infections, support appropriate prescribing decisions, and initiate timely treatment. Through close collaboration between industry, the Health Innovation Network and the NHS, these diagnostic tests can be effectively deployed in community settings, supporting the NHS’s shift toward preventive, proactive, and locally delivered care. This approach not only transforms care delivery, but also strengthens system resilience during periods of high demand.

This event is being delivered in partnership with Roche Diagnostics.

Autopsy webinar series – diabetes and the heart

19 November 2025

1 CPD credit

Understanding burnout: what it is and why it matters (part 1 of 4)

19 November 2025

2 CPD credits

Lean about key causes of burnout, in this four part webinar series, 'The Hidden Hazard: Recognising and preventing burnout'. A different topic will be covered each week, offering a compassionate, evidence-based approach to preventing burnout, building resilience, and fostering sustainable working practices.

RCPath forum: rapid genomic testing for cancer patients

24 November 2025

Join us for a unique consensus-building event to discuss optimising rapid molecular cancer molecular testing to achieve the right test for the right patient at the right time

Challenges and novelties in paediatric pathology – webinar 5

25 November 2025

1 CPD credit

The Royal College of Pathologists is delighted to announce a webinar series organised jointly with the European Society of Pathology, Virchows Archives and the International Paediatric Pathology Association (IPPA). Each of the topics published by Virchows addressing paediatric tumours will be presented at the webinars series.

Challenges and novelties in paediatric pathology – webinar 6

26 November 2025

1 CPD credit

The Royal College of Pathologists is delighted to announce a webinar series organised jointly with the European Society of Pathology, Virchows Archives and the International Paediatric Pathology Association (IPPA). Each of the topics published by Virchows addressing paediatric tumours will be presented at the webinars series.

Spotting burnout in your team: a guide for managers and leaders (2 of 4)

26 November 2025

2 CPD credits

Lean about key causes of burnout, in this four-part webinar series, 'The Hidden Hazard: Recognising and preventing burnout'. A different topic will be covered each week, offering a compassionate, evidence-based approach to preventing burnout, building resilience, and fostering sustainable working practices.

Pathology Portal Online Drop-in Session - uploading resources

27 November 2025

This month’s drop-in session will focus on uploading resources to help you get the most out of your contributions to the Pathology Portal.

Burnout in the system: understanding organisational contributors (part 3 of 4)

3 December 2025

2 CPD credits

Lean about key causes of burnout, in this four part webinar series, 'The Hidden Hazard: Recognising and preventing burnout'. A different topic will be covered each week, offering a compassionate, evidence-based approach to preventing burnout, building resilience, and fostering sustainable working practices.

Autopsy webinar series – maternal death, part 1

10 December 2025

1 CPD credit

Maternal deaths are rare (only 80–100 per annum 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 and indirect maternal deaths, and inform on how to perform the autopsies optimally.

Burnout and belonging: supporting cultural transitions in the UK workplace (part 4 of 4)

10 December 2025

2 CPD credits

Lean about key causes of burnout, in this four part webinar series, 'The Hidden Hazard: Recognising and preventing burnout'. A different topic will be covered each week, offering a compassionate, evidence-based approach to preventing burnout, building resilience, and fostering sustainable working practices.

RCPath/BNS PathExplore (Neuro)pathology teaching for undergraduates - webinar 2

15 December 2025

1 CPD credit

Are you a medical undergraduate and keen to improve your pathology knowledge? Then why not sign up to the RCPath/BNS undergraduate pathology teaching.