Mission
The British Society of Toxicological Pathologists was founded in 1985 as an organisation primarily for pathologists working in the field of toxicological pathology. We are a non-profit-making organisation and a registered charity.
Our Aim
To advance pathology for the public benefit in all its aspects pertaining to the effects of extraneous substances and environmental agents to which man or other species are exposed through design or adventitiously.
To foster training and advance education in toxicological pathology by providing continuing professional development seminars and educational training modules as a way of ensuring the continuing competence of toxicological pathologists for the benefit of the public.
Organisation of the BSTP
The society is administered by a Council of eight members with and Education Sub-committee of a further eight or more. We regularly provide educational courses and scientific meetings for both members and non-members of the Society.
Membership
The BSTP welcomes new members and is open to anyone with an interest in the field of toxicological pathology.
- Full membership may be awarded to those with a registerable qualification or equivalent as recognised by the Council and who have been actively engaged in toxicological pathology for a minimum of 3 years.
- Associate membership may be awared to those who do not fulfil the requirements of full membership for example no recognised qualification or insufficient experience.
The council considered all applications for membership and it is only awarded by election of the council.
Full details of the membership process and an application form are contained within the membership pack attached.
Benfits of membership
- Preferential rates for attendance at BSTP Modules and Meeting
- Opportunity to comment on guidance documents etc before they are implemented
- Networking with other pathologists in the field
- Access to the Member's Only area of the website with more content.
- Newsletter