Pathology

Pathology opportunities in Australia and New Zealand include:

  • Histopathology (Anatomical Pathology)
  • Microbiology
  • Haematology
  • Chemical Pathology (Clinical Biochemistry)

Positions at specialist (consultant) level are often available in the above subspecialties.

The practice of pathology in Australia and New Zealand is very similar to that in any other westernised country such as the UK or Ireland.

International internal medicine qualifications accepted as equivalent in Australia and New Zealand for practicing as a consultant:

UK/ EIRE FRCPath , MRCPath (Fellowship or Membership of the Royal College of Pathology) Accompanied by the Certificate of Accreditation in Pathology from the Joint Committee of Higher Medical Training in the United Kingdom or UK Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST)
USA Certificate of the American Board of Pathology
Canada Certificate in General Pathology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
OR
Fellowship in Anatomical Pathology, General Pathology, Neuropathology or Haematological Pathology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Australia/ NZ Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia

Other qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further details or to discuss your individual requirements please contact us.