Visiting Easter Bush Pathology

The anatomic pathology programme is accredited by the European College of Veterinary Pathologists. All three major pathology qualifications are represented by a core team of supervising senior pathologists (DipECVP, FRCPath and DipACVP) and our examination success rate is high. Employment success rate is also high, with all previous residents securing positions in commercial or government laboratories, or progressing to postgraduate research programmes. Most of the training material is provided by the diagnostic service, which includes a varied necropsy and surgical biopsy service. Our necropsy case load encompasses companion animals (horses, dogs, cats and small pets), ruminants, zoo and wildlife species.

Trainees are responsible for their share of the diagnostic service, fully supervised by the senior pathologists. The diagnostic training is complemented by regular resident round sessions which range from weekly to monthly and include surgical pathology rounds, gross pathology rounds, themed pathology rounds, such as neuropathology and zoo pathology, Joint Pathology Center Wednesday Slide Conference, and journal club. CPD funding is available for external courses in the UK and further afield. Residents are expected to register as trainees with at least one relevant examination body. They are also required to undertake a short research project which may be completed at linked or external institutes, such as Roslin Institute, Moredun Research Institute and MRC Harwell in Oxford.

Residents in clinical pathology enrol in a 4 year program leading to board examination and the degree of DVetMed. Trainees who complete three years of training and meet the appropriate credentials will be eligible to sit the and ACVP (clin path), ECVCP, or RCPath examinations in veterinary clinical pathology. Residents receive comprehensive training in the theory and practice of clinical pathology. The subjects covered include general clinical pathology, cytology, haematology, biochemistry and other topics. The other topics include necropsy, histopathology, serology, molecular techniques. Each resident will undertake a supervised research project. There are also opportunities for externships at other appropriate organisations.

Placements can be sought by current undergraduate students within the School who are members of the R(D)SVS Pathology Club.  Applications must include a written statement outlining why they wish to undertake EMS in pathology and can be made directly to EBP enquiries

It is strongly recommended that students wait until they have completed the veterinary pathology course prior to seeking a placement.  We regret that we cannot accommodate EMS requests from undergraduate vet students from outside of the School. 

Science Insights is an annual programme that was launched in 2014 by the MRC Institute of Genetics & Molecular Medicine and The Roslin Institute.

Participants gain valuable insights into the work and life of research scientists.  Pupils entering their final year of study at high schools in the local area spend five days at the University finding out about careers in science, medicine and veterinary medicine as part of a packed programme of workshops, tours and research taster sessions.

Pupils shadow our pathologists, participate in wet and dry experiments and have a tour of our specialist facilities.

The Diversity Summer School is a residential summer school offered to prospective vet students who come from demographic groups that are typically under-represented in higher education. 

Pupils explore a variety of topics relating to the field of Veterinary Medicine through practical and classroom-based activities including an introduction to veterinary pathology hosted by our team.