RCPath Trainees' Advisory Committee

🔬 Stain of the Week: Ziehl–Neelsen
AKA: The “Tuberculosis Detective” stain 🕵️‍♂️

🟥 What it stains:

Acid-fast bacilli turn **bright red**, while the background goes blue like tiny red chili peppers in a blue soup 🌶️🫐

Although primarily intended as part of the training for new Medical Examiners, the e-learning modules contain information that trainees preparing for the CHAT exam might find useful, such as when to refer a case to the coroner and how to complete a death certificate.

🌍 World Antimicrobial Resistance Week

🔬 Live Webinar: Antimicrobial Resistance & Patient Safety in Pathology

rcpath.org/event/patient-…

As part of World Antimicrobial Resistance Week, the Clinical Effectiveness and Professional Standards Department is hosting a live webinar

The next meeting of the Trainees' Advisory Committee will be held on
Wednesday, 19 November 2025. We will have the opportunity at this meeting to raise your examination, training issues or concerns with the Royal College of Pathologists’ Honorary Officers.

Dear Registered Trainees
We are inviting applications from trainees interested in joining the Trainees’ Advisory Committee, which represents all specialties and College regions. TAC Members play an active role by attending committee meetings, participating in discussions,