Pathology Section

Aims

To further the science and practice of all branches of Pathology.

Members include

Pathologists, histopathologists, microbiologists, haematologists, chemists.

Description of Pathology Section meetings

Pathology is a vital part of the etiology and pathogenesis of medical conditions and as such it is a vital part in the practice and development of modern medical practice. The Pathology Section aims to provide meetings that help update and teach practicing medical professionals, trainees and students in order to help them provide a better service and develop medical practice. All meetings are CPD accredited.

Pathology is also an import tool in biological, forensic, medical-legal and sports environments and the Pathology Section aims to cover these topics as well. The section runs about 3 meetings a year as well as other joint meetings with other sections of the RSM. The Pathology Society also plays a large part in the revision series run by Students and Trainees sections.

Meetings for the 2011-2012 academic year

Thursday 8 December 2011
POST OPERATIVE DEATHS
Venue: The Royal Society of Medicine
As more and more interventions are being carried out on an increasingly elderly population with multi-organ pathology it is important that the complications that can arise should be investigated and thoroughly understood from a pathophysiological point of view. These complications can often lead to medico-legal issues for hospitals so it is important that all members of staff are aware of procedures that should be followed to avoid these complications.

Friday 9 March 2012
DRUGS, DEATH SEX AND SPORT
Venue: The Royal Society of Medicine
This meetings aims to present an overview of topical medical issues in sport and the relevant contribution of the various sub-specialties of pathology. Issues covered will range from drug testing in sport to the problems of necessary drugs such as insulin to athletes; from the role of the team doctor to the role of sport in health. This meeting will be looking at;

Gender issues in sport: endocrinological challenges
Drug Screening in Sport - what and how?
Sudden Death in Sport
Marathon running - healthy or not?
Diabetes and the sporting
The challenges of being a team doctor
Orthopaedic injuries

By the end of the meeting, delegate should:

Have a better understanding of some of the current topical medical issues in sport
Understand the contribution of the various sub-specialties to sports medicine
Understand the pathophysiology of some of the benefits and harms of sport
Be aware of the challenges of drug testing in sport

Dates and outline programmes for training days

4 March 2012
Rheumatology, dermatology and haematology revision course

For more information on the student revision series please click here.

Past Pathology Section meetings

3 November 2009
Sudden death - UK experience
27 November 2009
HACS meeting - Haematology and cardiac surgery
2 February 2010
Zoonoses - from wildlife to warfare meeting and student prize
11 March 2010
President's prize
18 June 2010
Blood disorders in the elderly

Pathology Council 2011-12

Position on Council	Name
PRESIDENT	Dr Andrew Hartland
PRESIDENT ELECT	Dr Mary Sheppard
HONORARY SECRETARY	Dr Mary Sheppard
HONORARY TREASURER	Dr Paul Collinson
EDITORIAL REPRESENTATIVE	Dr David Spratt
VLUG REPRESENTATIVE	Dr Rebecca Auer
TRAINEE REPRESENTATIVES	Dr Anna Rycroft
	Dr Joel Newman
ACADEMIC BOARD REP.	Dr Andrew Hartland
STUDENT REPRSENTATIVE	Vacant
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT	Dr Colin Roberts
VICE PRESIDENT	Dr Mary Sheppard
	Dr Colin Roberts
JUNIOR HON. SECRETARY	Vacant
MEMBERSHIP OFFICER	Dr John Land
OTHER MEMBERS	Dr Hugh Field
	Prof Gerhard Kernbach-Wighton
	David Spratt
	Dr Bryan Warren
	Prof Armine Sefton
	Dr Louise Tillyer
	Dr Amit Patel
	Dr Nigel Kirkham

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