[Postgraduate instruction and certification in the system of the continuing education of pathologists]

The experience in changing pathology service, postgraduate training and attestation in the system of continuous education of pathologists is presented. The authors analysed different ways of pathologist training: specialization in subinternship, internship and clinical internship, short-term courses, at places of work and outpatient problem seminars, etc. The four-year program of pathologist training is suggested.