The Association of Clinical Pathologists is an organisation in the UK that is unique in that it is composed of medically qualified pathologists of all disciplines. The Association represents the views of these medically qualified pathologists. The Association seeks to represent the medically qualified practitioner by promotion of pathology and their role in this key discipline. This is achieved by supporting education, collaboration with other professions and professional bodies in pathology, representation to Departments of Health and other government bodies and offering its expertise to other bodies.

There are generic benefits in belonging to the ACP as well as discipline specific benefits.

Journal of Clinical Pathology
i) UK specific interest
ii) Best Practice Guidelines
iii) High citation index
iv) Reduced subscription (51% of normal personal subscription rate)
Education and Training
i) National Scientific Meeting
ii) Basic and Senior Management Courses
iii) Local meetings
iv) Travel grants
v) Development grants
vi) Undergraduate research grants
vii) Incentive prizes for junior doctors
viii) Reduced membership rate for trainees

Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK) Ltd – ACP is one of the constituent organisations behind CPA.

Membership catagories 2010 and 2011
NO INCREASE FOR 2011

Ordinary and Extraordinary members (UK & Ireland)
(This category is for medically qualified pathology consultants and career grade pathologists. Membership benefits include the Journal of Clinical Pathology (monthly), annual Year Book, acp News (quarterly), Programme of Postgraduate Education and access to grants and funding)
Online Journal only

Retired Members (no Journal)
(All retired members who are no longer in remunerative practice can opt to take this category of membership. Retired Members will continue to receive all publications with the exception of the Journal of Clinical Pathology)