Glasgow Royal Infirmary - Histopathology (2024)

Individual placement description

Histopathology

F2

West

Glasgow Royal Infirmary

As part of the pathology trainee team, to be involved in specimen dissection and description, to write some basic pathology reports on surgical specimens and to assist with autopsies.

Introduction to specimen dissection, microscopy, cytology (optional).

Participation in acute medical receiving at Glasgow Royal Infirmary (4-5 weeks).

• 9am-5pm daily Monday - Friday when on main base.
• Attachment to 3-4 surgical pathology specialties for 1 month each.
• You may also be involved in Acute Medical Receiving at GRI.
• Shift as per rota when on acute receiving.
• Post includes on call working.

• Expected to develop skills in writing and interpreting histopathology reports.
• Develop basic understanding of relevance of molecular techniques to patient prognosis and management of tumours.
• Acquire basic skills in specimen dissection and description, microscopy.
• Develop knowledge of autopsy practice, laboratory health and safety practice and consent procedures.
• FY2 trainees will attend weekly ST pathology trainee teaching, pathology grand rounds and will receive organised and ad-hoc teaching from pathology trainees and consultants.
• FY2 trainees will be expected to undertake an audit while in the department.
• Laboratory-based teaching.
• Departmental meetings.
• MDT meetings.
• One-to-one tutorials.
• At least one clinical audit has to be completed.
• Continued exposure to clinical medicine with acute receiving at GRI.

Involvement in CBL undergraduate teaching will be expected. Involvement in trainee teaching sessions will be encouraged.  Participate in ST teaching (Wednesday afternoons during term).

This placement is an opportunity to experience first hand the daily work of histopathology trainees and consultants in Britain's largest and busiest histopathology department. FY2s will become involved in dissection, reporting and autopsy work and, with senior staff, observe (at MDTs) the pathologist's role in the clinical-pathological team. This placement constitutes an ideal opportunity for aspiring pathologists to gain valuable experience in preparation for application for an ST post in histopathology. It also provides an excellent basis for those intending to pursue a career in surgery, radiology or oncology to develop an understanding of tumour classification, staging and pathology reporting and to obtain practical anatomical experience through exposure to a broad range of surgical specimens as well as gaining understanding of how the pathology component of the MDT operates.  Exposure to laboratory medicine and interface with other specialties (radiology, oncology, surgery) at MDTs across a range of disciplines.  Work with combined medical and scientist staff.  Alternative medical career.