The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) is responsible for the training and professional development of pathologists and for the promotion of the science and practice of Pathology.

• What We Do
• Membership Categories

To become a pathologist the College accepts applications from registered medical practitioners with a minimum of one year's post graduate experience. Pathology training takes a minimum of five years. Training can be undertaken in one of nine disciplines.

• Overview
• Initial Registration
• Curriculum/Training Handbooks
• Exams
• Overseas Trained Specialist
• Job Positions
• BPS 2011

These links are to Pathology related sites:

• The RCPA Manual of the Use and Interpretation of Pathology Tests.
• Australian Medical Council 
• National Association of Testing Authorities
• Pathology Professionals
• RCPA Quality Assurance Programs Pty Ltd
• LabTests Online
• More links 

The College produces a number of publications, some annually, some more frequently. Please click on the following links:

• Structured Reporting Cancer Protocols
• A scientific journal entitled Pathology
• A fortnightly newsletter for Fellows entitled Pathology Today (Members please log on to access)
• The latest  Annual Report (PDF)