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Examiner forum on Higher Specialist Diploma (Q&A session) – Attendees to submit their questions prior to session

Session 1

Cellular Pathology

Mr Dave Muskett, Dr Guy Orchard, Dr Tony Rhodes

The higher specialist diploma (HSD) represents the Institute of Biomedical Sciences leading discipline specific qualification. The HSD tests knowledge at Masters level  ensuring understanding of the application of laboratory tests and procedures directly related to the pathology and clinical outcome for patients.

The exam has five elements a portfolio, general essay questions, extended matching set questions, short answers and case studies. This session is aimed as an opportunity for candidates and potential candidates to come and find out a bit more about this examination. Please submit questions in advance:-

Potential questions you might have could be……

  • Why sit the higher specialist diploma?
  • How does this exam fit in with the modernising scientific careers agenda?
  • What is an extended matching set question?
  • Why are there case studies ?

Please submit questions to congress@ibms.org