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 Courses in Histopathology and Morbid Anatomy.- Professional Societies and Associations.- Regulations Regarding the Examinations for Membership (Medically qualified candidates).- Regulations Regarding the Examinations for Membership (Candidates without a medical qualification).