• 17th January 2024

The 2024 Genetics FRCPath part 1 study group is now underway, and we are looking for senior scientists with expertise in a particular area of genetics to be essay plan facilitators.

The study group runs from January until August 2024 and consists of seven sessions (including modes of inheritance and constitutional genetics; prenatal diagnosis; cancer genetics; and laboratory management). Participants are asked to write an essay plan per session. One participant is assigned to compile a combined essay plan, to include all the key points raised by the group.  

Being an essay plan facilitator involves:

  • Setting a practice essay question in the style of the Genetics FRCPath part 1 exam
  • Marking the single essay plan generated by the study group, and providing constructive feedback

If you have passed FRCPath part 1 (Genetics) and are willing to be an essay plan facilitator, please contact julia.vancampen@nhs.net by Friday 2nd of February 2024, indicating your area of expertise.

Many Thanks!