What Is the RCPA Haematology Fellowship Examination?

The short answer

The RCPA Haematology Fellowship Examination is an examination set by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA). Two-part single-discipline exam after a minimum of 5 years training. For binding detail, see the official RCPA examination pages at https://www.rcpa.edu.au.

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Who sets the RCPA Haematology

The RCPA Haematology Fellowship Examination is administered by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA), the body responsible for setting and marking the examination to a defined competency standard.

Who sits the RCPA Haematology

RCPA single-discipline Haematology trainee with a minimum 5 years training (incl >=2 years detailed laboratory practice) and a current approved training position under an RCPA supervisor.

How the RCPA Haematology is structured

The RCPA Haematology has 5 assessed components. Two-part single-discipline exam after a minimum of 5 years training. A full breakdown of each component is on the RCPA Haematology format page linked below.

What the RCPA Haematology is for

The RCPA Haematology Fellowship Examination is a Fellowship examination spanning clinical, laboratory and morphology components, each requiring distinct preparation. It sits within the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia training and assessment pathway, and passing it is a milestone toward the qualification or progression that pathway leads to.

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