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The Royal College of Pathologists

Comprehensive guide to FRCPath examinations covering various specialties, stages, assessment methods, pass standards, fees, and keys to success. Learn about training, feedback, and essential preparation strategies for successful certification.

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The Royal College of Pathologists

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  1. The Royal College of Pathologists

  2. Introduction to the FRCPathExaminations Dr Andrew Day Clinical Director of Examinations

  3. College Examinations • Medical only • Haematology • Histopathology • Forensic Pathology • Neuropathology • Paediatric Pathology • Autopsy • Cervical Cytology • Dermatopathology • Medical Genetics • Oral Pathology (dental) • Veterinary Pathology (vets) • Medical or Clinical Scientist • Clinical Biochemistry • Genetics • Medical Microbiology • Immunology • Virology • Clinical Scientist • Reproductive Science • Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics • Toxicology • Haematology • Molecular Pathology 17 different specialties

  4. Infection Training Chemical Pathology Histopathology

  5. Curriculum Examinations Workplace-based assessments

  6. Stage A Examination (Chem Path and Histopath) * F1 F2 ST1 ST2 ST3 ST4 ST5 Foundation Stage A Stage B Stage D Stage C Stage A Examination * ST3 if metabolic medicine subspecialty trainee

  7. Stage A Examination (Chem Path and Histopath) • OSPE (objective structured pathology examination) • data • clinical / laboratory scenarios • images • communication stations F1 F2 ST1 ST2 ST3 ST4 ST5 Foundation Stage A Stage B Stage D Stage C Stage A Examination

  8. The Assessment of Clinical Competence Miller’s Pyramid Performance Does Workplace based assessment Competence Showshow Part 2 FRCPath Understanding Knows how Knowledge Knows Part 1 FRCPath Miller GE. Academic Medicine 1990;65(Sup): S63-7

  9. FRCPath overarching structure (cellular pathology) Part 1 Part 2 Histopathology Histopathology Stage A examination Dermatopathology Neuropathology Paediatric Pathology Higher Autopsy Training Higher Cervical Cytopathology Forensic Pathology

  10. FRCPath overarching structure (other) Part 1 Part 2 Clinical Biochemistry Stage A examination Clinical Biochemistry FRCPath & Combined Infection Certificate Examination MRCP Medical Microbiology Virology Infectious Diseases

  11. FRCPath Part 1 – written knowledge

  12. FRCPath Part 1 – written knowledge

  13. FRCPath Part 1 – written knowledge See website Specialty pages for sample questions and past papers https://www.rcpath.org/trainees/examinations/examinations-by-specialty.html/

  14. When should I sit the Part 1? • when you and your supervisor think you are ready • normally about 1½ - 2½ years into training

  15. Pass standard • What is the standard? • the level of knowledge and understanding expected about 2 years into the programme • pass candidates possess adequate knowledge to progress to Stage C / higher training

  16. Pass standard • How is the pass standard determined? • Angoff Method

  17. FRCPath Part 2 – skills and their application

  18. Pass Rates - Part 1

  19. Pass Rates - Part 2

  20. Fees • Stage A £265 • Part 1 £647 • Part 2 £1361 20-40%

  21. Cost of Examinations and Training

  22. Feedback

  23. Feedback • Provides a summary of performance • Not guidance on steps required to pass • Should notbe used it as sole basis of preparing for future attempts • Should be used in conjunction with other evidence of progress to to determine a plan for further training.

  24. Feedback • MCQ/EMQ • candidate score and pass score only • Practical and oral examinations • list of components passed • summary of reasons for failure • further feedback to Sponsor • numeric breakdown for each component • any comments from marking examiners

  25. Keys to your success • Training programme

  26. Keys to your success • Training programme • experienced (trained) trainers • clear educational objectives • structured learning experience facilitating formative assessment • regular appraisal • broad ranging experience across breadth of curriculum • local, regional and national training sessions

  27. Keys to your success • Stage A Examination • primarily a competency test but…. • you are also expected to build a significant knowledge base in Yr 1 • …engaging with a well structured Year 1 prog. is essential • hit the ground running!

  28. Keys to your success • Part 1 FRCPath Knowledge • take a long run-up • adopt a systematic approach • correlate book knowledge with ongoing day to day experience • insist on regular feedback from your trainers

  29. Keys to your success • Part 2 FRCPath Skills and knowledge application • Wide ranging workplace-based experience with feedback • Shift lots of glass • Get your lab coat on • Optimize all clinical opportunities • Get people to set you practical exercises • Practice oral exam technique • Do a mock exam • Attend a course?

  30. Concluding Thoughts • FRCPath examinations provide a rigorous and fair test of cognitive skills • Part 1 knowledge • Part 2 skills and application • Together with workplace-based assessments they sample all aspects of the curriculum • Candidates who are fully engaged in a well structured training programme have high probability of success

  31. www.rcpath.org

  32. The Royal College of Pathologists

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