Speciality: Histopathology
In this programme trainees are exposed to all aspects of surgical pathology, non-gynae cytopathology and autopsy pathology. Oral pathology training is also provided on site. Due to reconfiguration of all cervical screening labs in Scotland, gynae cytopathology is delivered by the West of Scotland. Approximately 27,000 surgical cases each year are handled in Ninewells and these provide ample learning opportunities for our trainees.
The majority of the training is delivered at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee; with trainees rotating through each subspeciality. A two week block rotation to paediatric pathology in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow is included in the program, as well as an informal one week rotation to Aberdeen for additional respiratory pathology training. ST1/2 attend a neuropathology course in Edinburgh and rotation to neuropathology in Edinburgh can be arranged for those interested. Due to the reconfiguration of cervical cytology services in Scotland, all cervical cytology training is delivered by the West of Scotland. Currently, autopsy training is limited to hospital post mortems in Tayside, with ad hoc rotations to other units in Scotland for increased exposure.
Trainees participate in regular in-house consultant led teaching and there are also trainee led teaching activities. The trainees are encouraged to teach students Pathology at the University of Dundee medical school.
This programme provides unique opportunities to carry out research in conjunction with our University partners at Dundee and St Andrews. A close relationship with the molecular genetics and cytogenetics departments encourages trainees to learn the role of avant garde techniques in molecular diagnosis, commensurate with modern pathological practice.
The East Region of Scotland Deanery involves Tayside, which is a beautiful area to live and work within. It has varied geography and offers diverse interests for individuals and families, from a thriving city life in Dundee to outdoor activities in Angus, Perthshire and North Fife.
Dundee has good road and rail networks to the other areas of Scotland. The quality of life in Tayside is excellent with easy access to the countryside for sport and leisure as well as world-renowned facilities for golf.
Trainees participate in regular in-house teaching and trainees are encouraged to teach students Pathology at the University of Dundee medical school which is on campus.
This programme provides unique opportunities to carry out research in conjunction with our University partners at Dundee and St Andrews. A close relationship with the molecular genetics and cytogenetics departments encourages trainees to learn the role of avant garde techniques in molecular diagnosis, commensurate with modern pathological practice.
Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow , Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Training is delivered across following Health Board areas : NHS Tayside, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Lothian, NHS Grampian.
This programme involves placements in some or all of these Health Boards and hospitals:
Ninewells Hospital (Dundee), The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (Glasgow - paediatric pathology, cervical cytology) , Western General Hospital (Edinburgh - neuropathology), Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (Aberdeen - respiratory).
East of Scotland - placements in Ninewells Hospital, Dundee and Department of Forensic Pathology University of Dundee (autopsy)
| Programme Type | Deanery based or National: Deanery |
| Administration office | North of Scotland |
| Lead Dean / Director | Professor Alan Denison |
| Responsible Associate Postgraduate Dean or Assistant Director (GP) | Dr Russell Duncan |
| Specialty or Sub-specialty | Specialty or Sub-specialty: Specialty |
| Date of GMC recent approval | August 2010 |
| Associated Royal College - Faculty |
Royal College of Pathologists (web site) |
| Curriculum and Associated Assessment System | https://www.rcpath.org/trainees/training/training-by-specialty/histopathology-2021.html |
| Programme Administrator: |
Named Programme Administrator:
Lynda Service, Training Programme Administrator
Address: NHS Education for Scotland Forest Grove House Foresterhill Road Aberdeen AB25 2ZP Tel: 01224 805132 Email: lynda.service@nhs.scot |
| Programme Director |
Programme Director Name: Dr Sarah Mukhtar Address: Dr Sarah Mukhtar Dept of Pathology Ninewells Hospital & Medical School Dundee DD1 9SY Tel: Email: Sarah.Mukhtar@nhs.scot |
| Quality of Training | Quality Management |