The Advanced Specialist Diploma (ASD) in Histopathology Reporting - Gastrointestinal Tract Pathology/Gynaecological Pathology/Dermatopathology is overseen by a conjoint board with members from the Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) and the IBMS.
As a portfolio based training programme, it covers the broad-based elements of histopathology training and has four stages which each last for 12 months minimum and cover the broad-based elements of histopathology training.
Criteria
To apply for the cervical cytology course, you must be an HCPC registered IBMS member at Member or Fellow grade with at least five years experience post-registration experience.
IBMS Members are strongly recommended to have completed the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection in the appropriate pathology.
You are required to be working in a UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited laboratory and have the support of your department with a view to becoming a member of the Histopathology Reporting Team.
Also, you are expected to demonstrate a commitment from your Trust to provide both an Educational Supervisor and Clinical Supervisor who will support you through the training period.
Application
Applications can be received at any time during the year.
To apply, you must complete the application form and submit along with your supporting documentation to examinations@ibms.org.
Supporting documents
- Evidence of commitment from your Educational Supervisor and Clinical Supervisor/Director through the provision of their details on the expression of interest form and a work/ job plan that must indicate the protected time the applicant will be given in order to undertake the pathway that they are applying for.
- A letter of support from the Clinical Director and Medical Head of Department which should be counter-signed by a member of the Trust Executive Team.
- A 300-word personal supporting statement which details your current role and experience and suitability for the programme
Although the Board reserve the right to undertake interviews, it is planned that admittance on to the training programme will depend solely on the information provided by the applicant.