Mission
The National Pathology Group is an independent group of pathologists.
The objectives of the group are to:
- Promote the practice and professional interests of both clinical and anatomical pathology.
- Promote the use of pathology as a diagnostic tool to both the medical profession and the lay public.
- Establish professional relationships amongst pathologists and with medical aid schemes, public and private institutions, government authorities, the life insurance industry and university medical schools.
- Promote the establishment and maintenance of acceptable standards in respect of pathology education and practice in South Africa.
- Assist in the promotion of good health practices within the population.
Membership is open to
- a specialist practitioner who is registered as a specialist pathologist with the Health Professions Council of the country in which the member practices;
- agrees to comply with the code of conduct and the guidelines;
- complies with other requirements laid down by the Executive Committee from time to time;
- pays the Group subscription fee
If you are a pathologist but you are not a member of the NPG and would like to join up,
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