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The RCPA Manual 4th Edition is freely available on line at www.rcpamanual.edu.au or visit the Publications section of the Shop@RCPA menu on the left of this page to order a CD of the current version.

Pathology Update 2009
in conjunction with XXV WASPaLM
13 - 15 March 2009
Please click here to go to the Pathology Update 2009 website.

Pathway Magazine

The 15th edition of 'PathWay' has now been published. Please click here to be taken to the Pathway dedicated website, where you can subscribe online.

		Pathology: the RCPA Journal Pathology is the official Journal of the RCPA and is published by Taylor & Francis Ltd. The journal is committed to publishing peer-reviewed, original articles related to the science of pathology. Please click here to access the website for Pathology where you can subscribe online, view the contents of each issue, obtain a sample copy or download instructions for authors.
		The Power of Pathology – Toby’s Adventures The College has distributed copies of the DVD featured in the recent Blood, Bugs and Bodies exhibit at the Powerhouse Museum to 11,300 schools across Australia. The seven minute film features the adventures of 12 year old Toby, a skateboarder, who through a series of adventures and mishaps learns about basic pathology concepts.The film has been distributed as part of our Jubilee Year celebrations, in conjunction with the Australian Science Teachers Association, for National Science Week. For resources supporting the DVD, click here.To receive a copy of the DVD, please email: rcpa@rcpa.edu.au To view a low resolution version of Toby's Adventure, click on the appropriate link - WindowsMedia (5Mb) RealPlayer (2.7Mb)
InView® is a new software platform aimed at training pathologists and biomedical scientists in diagnostic cytology and histology. InView® uses a completely innovative approach to education in diagnostic practice by case-based diagnostic simulation using digital slides, virtual microscopy, decision analysis and instructional video. Inview is developed by i-Path Diagnostics Ltd in UK, with RCPA approved educational content and will be distributed by the RCPA in Australasia. Click here to view brochure and here to download the order form. for the InView order form.
The Blood Bugs & Bodies exhibition at the Powerhouse museum was a huge success. Please click here to see some pictures of the event.
Key Performance Indicator Pilot Project Information on the Key Performance Indicator Pilot Project can be found in the letter sent to all laboratories holding NATA/RCPA accreditation for Medical Testing, and those who have applied for accreditation. The letter outlines and explains the details of a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Pilot Project now being undertaken. The project will monitor the adequacy of ongoing performance in the interval between the routine three-yearly NATA assessment visits. The letter relates only to Chemical Pathology and Cytopathology. Procedures covering other disciplines are under consideration but not yet at the stage of firm proposals.

Welcome to the Homepage of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia.

The College is Australasia's leading medical diagnostic organisation and promotes the science and practice of Pathology. Pathology is the medical specialty concerned with the study of the nature and causes of diseases. As a consequence it touches every facet of medicine. In fact it has been said that 'Medicine IS Pathology".

The College has members in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.

On this site you can access information about Pathology and pathologists. Please take time to look at the various sections which cover the structure of the College, training requirements for a career in pathology and the various sub disciplines on offer. You can read items of interest the College produces, including Media Releases, Position Statements, Fact Sheets, the College Policy Manual, as well as important third party documents. There are also links to many other areas and medical organisations. If you would like to contact the College please choose the 'contacts' link (in the frame on to the left) for details.

RCPA Members! Are you having trouble accessing the members section of the site? You may need a new username and password. Please email your request to the College at rcpa@rcpa.edu.au.

Westmead Morgue closed for autopsies due to lack of Forensic Pathologists. Click here to download a media release about the shortage of all types of Pathologists!

Pathology Management Course - 1 & 2 October 2008. Click here for the registration form.

Pathologists working with Cancer! Find out more about the National Round Table for Structured Pathology Reporting of Cancer by clicking here.

QAP project members! Data entry pages for you project must be done on the QAP website.

CAREER PAMPHLETS

Pamphlets and posters describing the varied and interesting careers available in Pathology are available on request by sending an e-mail to rcpa@rcpa.edu.au or can be downloaded in pdf format by clicking on the icons on the right.