Advanced Histopathology

- Preparation for the Examination
- Pathology Textbooks and Journals
- Application for the Final Examination
- The Written Examination
- General Preparation
- Essay Format
- Essay Plans
- MRCPath Essay Questions (1969-1989)
- Sections
1. General Pathology
2. Neoplasia
3. Lymphoreticular System
4. Alimentary Tract
5. Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
6. Endocrine System
7. Renal Pathology
8. Central Nervous System
9. Osteoarticular Pathology
10. Reproductive System
11. Dermatopathology
12. Miscellaneous
13. Short Notes Questions
- The Written Examination: Practical Aspects
- The Practical Examination
- Presentation
- The Necropsy: Preparation to Examination Standard
- The Necropsy: Procedures
- Removal of Organs
- Systematic Dissection
- Presentation of the Post Mortem
- Writing the Report
- Special Techniques
- Paediatric and Neonatal Necropsies
- Surgical Pathology Slides
- Recommended Approach to Examination of Sections
- Assessment of the Clinical Information
- Naked Eye Examination
- Writing the Report
- Types of Cases Used in the Examinations
- Preparation for the Surgical Histopathology
- Material Sources and their Utilisation for Surgical Pathology Revision
- Current Literature
- Routine Surgical Reporting
- Specialised Pathology
- Cytology
- General Principles in Examination Preparation
- Approach to Cytology Specimens
- Screening Technique
- Cytological Reports
- Standards in Cytology
- Common Cytological Specimens in Examinations
- Gynaecological
- Non-gynaecological
- Surgical Dissection and Macroscopic Examination
- Preparation for Surgical Dissection
- Special Stains
- Necropsy Histology
- Mounted Museum Specimens ('Pots')
- Case Discussion or Clinico Pathological Correlations
- Electron Micrographs
- Cryostat Sections
- The Viva Voce Examination
- The Examination Itself
- Notification of Results
- Envoi
- Reference List of Major Texts
- Additional Reading/Reference List
- Teaching