Histopathology is a speciality centred around making diagnoses and deriving prognostic information from the gross and microscopical examination of cytological samples, biopsies and resections from any organ of the body of living patients.

This is a clinical speciality, requiring skill in the interpretation and the communication of the appearances, diagnoses and prognostic indicators of a case. Communication skills are required for the production of written reports as well as for the presentation and discussion of cases at multidisciplinary meetings, with physicians, surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, specialist nurses, and all other members of the multidisciplinary teams.

Many histopathologists also perform autopsies, hospital and coronial, and may, from time to time, be required to present these cases either at hospital mortality meetings or in the coroner’s court.

Within the training programmes, and as consultants, there are abundant opportunities for sub-specialisation, and involvement in research and audit.  This can lead to postgraduate degrees, presentations at national and international meetings and publications.

Run-through histopathology training in London and the south east is divided into two distinct sections: ST1 and ST2 - 5

Histopathology (ST1) London and KSS

The London and KSS training programme consists of the sectors / rotations listed below. Details of the trusts within each sector / rotation are given, with a link to the trust website where further information can be found. When preferencing a sector / rotation, applicants should be prepared to train in all the trusts listed.

Details are correct at the time of advertising and are subject to change due to educational reasons and service reconfiguration.

Histopathology (ST 2-5 only) London & KSS

This training programme comprises of the sectors / rotations listed below. Details of the trusts within each sector / rotation are given, with a link to the trust website where further information can be found. When preferencing a sector / rotation, applicants should be prepared to train in all the trusts stated.

Details are correct at the time of advertising and are subject to change due to educational reasons and service reconfiguration.