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Board examination for anatomical pathology in Switzerland: two intense days to verify professional competence
Hans-Anton Lehr1, Holger Moch, Brigitte Christen
1Institute of Pathology, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland. hansanton.lehr@yahoo.de
Abstract:
About 15 years ago, the Swiss Society of Pathology has developed and implemented a board examination in anatomical pathology. We describe herein the contents covered by this 2-day exam (autopsy pathology, cytology, histopathology, molecular pathology, and basic knowledge about mechanisms of disease) and its exact modalities, sketch a brief history of the exam, and finish with a concise discussion about the possible objectives and putative benefits weighed against the hardship that it imposes on the candidates.

