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PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA is the state’s public pathology provider, delivering diagnostic testing and laboratory services across Western Australia. Supporting hospitals, clinics, and public health initiatives, PathWest conducts everything from routine blood tests to specialized disease investigations. Its work underpins clinical decision-making, ensuring accurate diagnoses and effective treatment for patients statewide.

Pathology registrar training

PathWest is committed to investing in the clinical leaders of tomorrow through the annual intake of registrars, who have chosen a career path as specialist pathologists.

This advanced pathology training leads to certification as a qualified pathologist and Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA).

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Trainees can undertake advance training in Anatomical Pathology, Biochemistry, Diagnostic Genomics, Forensic Pathology, Haematology, Immunology and Microbiology in an apprenticeship style training. This ensures registrars are trained to the highest level in their chosen discipline.

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Registrar - Trainee - Chemical Pathology

Positions are available as part of the PathWest Chemical Pathology training program. Medical Practitioners committed to entering or continuing in a training program in Chemical Pathology and who have appropriate qualifications registrable in WA are invited to apply to the 2027 training program. PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA provides a comprehensive, best practice Clinical Biochemistry service to WA tertiary and metro hospitals, private practices and regional services throughout the state of WA. All positions in the program are accredited for training to attain the Fellowship of the RCPA and for trainees seeking combined fellowships with the RACP. Successful applicants will be allocated to a 12 month appointment at the PathWest laboratory at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.

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