Before applying for training with the College, the Trainee must be employed in a training position in a College accredited site. Once employment and supervision have been secured, the prospective Trainee must submit an Initial Registration application to the College and a copy of their prospective training program.
Prospective pathology Trainees are strongly advised to consult the relevant State Training Network Coordinator before applying to train. Training Network Coordinators provide information and advice on pathology as a career and will be a continual contact throughout the training period. For NT information please email bea@rcpa.edu.au
Entry requirements include:
Overseas Trained Specialist Pathologists (those international medical graduates who have obtained specialist pathology qualifications in their country of origin) who wish to work as a specialist pathologist in Australia are required to:
Pathology training is a five-year training program in accredited pathology laboratories and involves three levels of examinations: The Basic Pathological Science examination before or soon after commencing training, Part I examinations typically in 3rd year and Part 2 examinations during the final year of training. Training can be undertaken in General or Clinical Pathology or in one of the single disciplines: Anatomical Pathology, Chemical Pathology, Genetic Pathology, Forensic Pathology, Haematology, Immunopathology or Microbiology. No more than 4 years may be spent in a training laboratory. Rotation is mandatory.
Assessment requirements are detailed in each discipline’s handbook.