Non-Gynaecological Cytology - Preparation for FRCPath Part 2 Exam Courses

Course description

We run our Non-Gynaecological Cytology Courses twice a year, one in the Spring (virtual course) and one in the Autumn (onsite course).

This is a comprehensive cytology course designed to prepare trainees for the Non-Gynaecological FRCPath Part 2 Examination. 

Places are limited on these courses and they become fully booked very quickly - please book early.

Aims of the Course:

  • To provide an overview of the salient aspects of diagnostic non-gynaecological cytopathology
  • To present topic-based lectures on the cytopathology of individual systems
  • Lecturers with considerable expertise to lead teaching using lectures, workshops, multiheader microscopy (onsite courses) and scanned slides.
  • To facilitate slide review of selected cases followed by discussion
  • To provide a mock Non-Gynae Cytopathology FRCPath Part 2 exam with detailed feedback and an opportunity to discuss ‘exam’ cases with the tutor.

Course requirements

  • Trainee Pathologists preparing for the FRCPath Part 2 exam

 Course fees

  • Virtual courses: £250
  • Onsite courses: £500

 Course dates

  • 02-05 February 2026 -  FULLY BOOKED (waiting list FULLY BOOKED)
     Virtual interactive teaching via Teams using scanned slides.

  • 14-18 September 2026 - FULLY BOOKED (waiting list FULLY BOOKED)
     Onsite face to face teaching using glass slides.  Scanned slides for personal revision will be made available after the course.  Microscopes provided. 

Course Enquiries

  • Please register your interest in these courses by emailing: bwc.bctcenquiries@nhs.net
  • If a place is available, we will email an application form and further details.
  • If places are fully booked on your preferred course, please email bwc.bctcenquiries@nhs.net to be added to our general mailing list for future courses.  

 

Histopathology - Preparation for FRCPath Part 2 Exam Courses

Course description

Our Histopathology Course runs once a year in May.  This is a two-week course.  The teaching during the first week is provided virtually, and this is followed by one week of face-to-face teaching onsite here in Birmingham.  Participants are required to attend the full course (virtual and onsite sessions). 

This is a comprehensive course and provides an overview of systemic histopathology.  There are topic-based lectures and multiheader microscopy sessions, or live virtual discussions on the pathology of individual systems using scanned slides.  There are also slide seminars in general pathology.  

There is a mock exam that gives a flavour of the short surgical, long case, frozen section, macro and OSPE sections of the FRCPath Part 2 examination, followed by detailed feedback and an opportunity to discuss the “exam” cases with the tutor.

Places are limited on these courses and they become fully booked very quickly - please book early.

Course requirements

  • Trainee Pathologists preparing for the FRCPath exam

Course fee

  • £800 

Course dates

May 2026 course dates will be released January 2026.  We will email everyone on our general mailing list as soon as registration for this course is open.

Course enquiries

  • Please register your interest by emailing: bwc.bctcenquiries@nhs.net
    and we will add your details to our general mailing list.
  • If a place is available, we will email an application form and further details.
  • If places are fully booked, please email bwc.bctcenquiries@nhs.net to be added to our general mailing list for future courses.  

 

Autopsy Pathology for Stage C/D Trainees in Histopathology & Consultant Pathologists Practising Autopsies

Course description

This is a two-day course addressing fundamentals of the autopsy, including external examination, dissection techniques, post-mortem toxicology and suspicious deaths.  Case scenarios will be discussed.  The course is aimed at Stage C/D trainees in Histopathology, as well as Consultant Pathologists practising autopsies.

Course requirements

  • Stage C/D Trainees in Histopathology or Consultant Pathologists

Course fee

  • tba

Course dates

  • Unfortunately, we are currently unable to arrange an Autopsy Course but we hope to be able to do so in the future.  

Course enquiry

Basic Cytopathology, Histopathology & Colposcopy Course (in conjunction with BSCCP)

Course description

This course is designed to provide colposcopists with an opportunity to have hands-on experience in aspects of cellular pathology which have an impact on the practice of colposcopy. There are sessions with a multiheader microscope where you can look at cervical samples and cervical biopsies.  There will also be a discussion of MDT type cases and a virtual tour around the histology and cytology laboratories.  Attendance at these sessions can be counted towards logbook requirements.

Course requirements, fees, dates

  • Please contact BSCCP for further information