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RCPath Wales Symposium 2026

Organised by the Royal College of Pathologists
Dates8–8 Sept 2026
VenueSeminar Room, Wales Genomic Health Centre, Cardiff Edge Life Sciences Park
CityCardiff, United Kingdom
CPD Points3 CPD
Free in-person RCPath Wales regional symposium in Cardiff for pathology fellows, members, trainees and others, with poster competition and 3 CPD credits.
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 13 Jun 2026
MedicMess Conference Intelligence
Audience
RCPath fellows, members, trainees and pathology professionals in Wales.
Networking
Regional networking with pathology colleagues in Wales and RCPath leadership.
Research Value
Moderate: poster abstracts are invited for research, audits, service improvement, cases and projects, with prizes, but no publication outlet was stated.
Trainee Relevance
Good for Welsh pathology trainees because the event is free, regional and includes a poster competition.
Why This Conference Matters
Audience
RCPath fellows, members, trainees and pathology professionals in Wales.
Networking
Regional networking with pathology colleagues in Wales and RCPath leadership.
Research Value
Moderate: poster abstracts are invited for research, audits, service improvement, cases and projects, with prizes, but no publication outlet was stated.
Trainee Relevance
Good for Welsh pathology trainees because the event is free, regional and includes a poster competition.
Programme Highlights
13:30
Symposium
Upcoming themes in pathology and developments in Wales
Leadership update
College work in Wales
Dr Bernie Croal
Poster session
RCPath Wales Symposium poster competition
Keynote Speakers
DB
Dr Bernie Croal
Royal College of Pathologists
RCPath President update and College work in Wales
Abstract Submission Guide
Research
Projects
Best practice
Service improvement
Audits
Interesting cases
Pathology ideas

MedicMess Tips

  • Registration was not yet open when inspected.
  • Poster abstracts should be no longer than 250 words.
  • The poster competition is open to Wales entrants only.
Cost & Registration
CategoryPrice
Standard registrationFree
Key Deadlines
8 Sept 2026 · 63 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
RegistrationRegistrations will open soon according to the RCPath page.
Venue DetailsSeminar Room, Wales Genomic Health Centre, Cardiff Edge Life Sciences Park, Longwood Drive, Whitchurch, Cardiff CF14 7YU.
Conference Snapshot
SpecialtyPathology
Organising societyRoyal College of Pathologists
CPD accreditation3 CPD points
Conference formatIn-person only
LocationSeminar Room, Wales Genomic Health Centre, Cardiff Edge Life Sciences Park, Cardiff
The Complete Guide to the RCPath Wales Symposium 2026

RCPath Wales Symposium 2026 is a free in-person regional symposium taking place on Tuesday 8 September 2026 from 13:30 to 17:00 at the Wales Genomic Health Centre in Cardiff. The event is aimed at RCPath fellows, members, trainees and others interested in pathology specialties in Wales. Delegates will hear about upcoming themes in pathology, developments happening in Wales, the College's work in Wales, and a presentation from RCPath President Dr Bernie Croal. Registrations were not yet open when inspected. The linked poster competition page invites professionals from pathology fields to submit abstracts for poster presentations. Posters may cover research, projects, best practice, service improvement, audits, interesting cases or ideas, with pathology at the heart of the work. Abstracts should be no longer than 250 words and include title, authors and affiliations, objectives, methods, results or expected outcomes, and conclusions or implications, plus an author biography of up to 50 words. The competition is open to Wales entrants only, with £100 first prize and £50 second/third prizes. RCPath lists the event as free and approved for 3 CPD credits. No explicit abstract deadline or publication outlet was visible on the inspected pages.