In conducting its assessment the AMC welcomes submission from the public on the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia application for recognition of genetic pathology and clinical pathology as fields of specialty practice. Only submissions that address the criteria described in the assessment process, outlined below will be considered. The deadline for submissions is 5pm AEST, 12 November 2010. The AMC asks that all submissions are provided electronically to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Application for Recognition

In August 2010, the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) provided an application to the Australian Medical Council (AMC) to have genetic pathology and clinical pathology recognised as fields of specialty practice.

A copy of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia preliminary application for genetic pathology and clinical pathology is provided below:

• Genetic Pathology Preliminary Application.
• Attachment (a) NPAAC Requirements for Medical Testing.
• Attachment (b) NHMRC Medical Genetic Testing.
• Attachment (c) NHS Workforce Review Team.
• Attachment (d) Report of the Australian Genetic Testing Survey.
• Attachment (e) Genetic Testing in the 21st Century.

• Clinical Pathology Preliminary Application.
• Attachment (a) University of Maryland Medical Centre.
• Attachment (b) American Society for Clinical Pathology.
• Attachment (c) PoCT in the Community.
• Attachments (d) Smith et al; Am J Clin Path 2010.

Assessment Process

Click here to view an outline of the assessment process to be undertaken by the AMC and its Committees in assessing the case for recognition of genetic pathology and clinical pathology as fields of specialty practice.