Overview

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

Aims and objectives  

The main aim of this annual remotely-held meeting (Zoom webinar) is to provide an ‘Educational Update’ on training and assessment and examinations.  There will also be an update on the Pathology Portal. 

This year’s theme is Reasonable adjustments.  The keynote speaker is Professor Kim Piper, Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial at Kings College London.   

Confirmed speakers

  • Professor Marta Cohen, Chairperson, Vice President for Learning, RCPath
  • Professor Kim Piper, Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial, Kings College London
  • Professor Ronan McMullan, Clinical Director of Training and Assessment, RCPath
  • Professor Nicki Cohen, Clinical Director of Examinations, RCPath
  • Dr Chris Tiplady, Consultant Haematologist, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Studies, University of Sunderland
  • Mr Luke Thrower, Pathology Portal Officer, RCPath

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

You may claim a maximum of 2 CPD credits in the professional category for full attendance at this meeting.  A list of attendee names will be retained as per Zoom records and CPD certificates will be sent via email.  Participation in this event will provide supporting evidence towards meeting the GMC standards for ongoing Trainer recognition.

Meeting organiser

Sandra Dewar
Assessment Manager
The Royal College of Pathologists
6 Alie Street, London, E1 8QT
T: 020 7451 6765
E: [email protected]

Programme

Programme

We look forward to seeing you at this free remotely-held Educational Update event.

Please see the updated Educational Update 2024 programme below.

EDUCATIONAL UPDATE 2024 – PROGRAMME

Zoom

This meeting is being held via Zoom. Upon registration, details of the meeting including a joining link and accompanying guidance will be sent to registrants. We strongly suggest you download Zoom to your computer/laptop to make the most of the meeting. However, if this is not possible just simply click on the joining link provided. 

To find out more about Zoom and how it works please visit the website

Recordings

This is the Q&A document from the Educational Update meeting, 8 November 2024.

The following are recordings from the Educational Update meeting, 8 November 2024:

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Welcome and introductions, Professor Marta Cohen Chairperson

1. Welcome and introductions. Professor Marta Cohen, Chairperson, Vice President for Learning, RCPath

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Reasonable adjustments – creativity and a positive mindset

2. Reasonable adjustments – creativity and a positive mindset. Professor Kim Piper, Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial, Kings College London

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Making reasonable adjustments to training

3. Making reasonable adjustments to training – RCPath guidance. Professor Ronan McMullan, Clinical Director of Training and Assessment, RCPath

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Examinations – making assessment more reasonable

4. Examinations – making assessment more reasonable. Professor Nicki Cohen, Clinical Director of Examinations, RCPath

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An educational supervisor’s perspective – best ways to support trainees

5. An educational supervisor’s perspective – best ways to support trainees. Dr Chris Tiplady, Consultant Haematologist, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Studies, University of Sunderland

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Pathology Portal update - 2024

6. Pathology Portal update. Mr Luke Thrower, Pathology Portal Officer, RCPath