Fellowship by Examination
The Faculty of Science by Examination pathway provides a structured Fellowship program to enable scientists to demonstrate competence in the following areas to a standard specified by the RCPA.
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Use professional judgement in advising clinicians on the requirements for investigations and in carrying out these investigations for patients as a member of the team providing clinical care.
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Maintenance of safe and effective service through the use of relevant quality assurance and audit tools, to appropriate national standards.
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Undertake scientific research, including the evaluation of scientific literature, to introduce new scientific procedures or solve diagnostic or therapeutic problems within their field.
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Apply the principles of evidence-based laboratory practice to inform health care decisions.
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Provide innovative and strategic direction to the operation of the laboratory.
Currently, eligible candidates can apply for a Training Determination in the following disciplines:
- Anatomical Pathology
- Chemical Pathology
- Forensic Science
- Genetic Pathology
- Haematology
- Immunopathology
- Immunopathology - Immunogenetics and Transplantation
- Microbiology
Useful resources - AACC/NEJM Learning Lab https://area9lyceum.com/laboratorymedicine/
For more information, please see our Frequently Asked Questions guide.
Please note: Applications for candidates wishing to commence training in 2024 are now closed. For applicants wishing to commence training in 2025, Applications are to be submitted by Thursday 1 August 2024. Further details, including the Application Form, will be published in due course.
Below are examples of questions which have been used in the past Faculty of Science Part I Written Examinations, together with a common question used in the Part II Structured Oral Examination. Model answers are included.