Excellence in pathology for optimal patient care

Our Mission

As the leading force in European pathology, the European Society of Pathology (ESP) promotes high quality pathology diagnosis for all patients, up-to-date education across Europe and supports cutting-edge research to understand disease and translate science into clinical practice.

Happy International Pathology Day (IPD) 2024!

ESP wishes all pathologists across the globe a Happy International Pathology Day (IPD)! 

We take this occasion to launch the latest version of the ESP Pathology Progress Test, which will be available via the Educational Platform until 8 December 2024.

Our Latest News and Events

Become an ESP Member

ESP provides opportunities for all career levels.

Reasons to join:

  • Access to high-quality educational activities and the journal “Virchows Archiv”
  • Reduced registration fees for ESP events and additional member-exclusive programmes

Discover the main pillars of ESP

Congress

Get a first glimpse at what next year's ECP in Vienna will have to offer.

Working Groups

Learn more about how Working Groups reinforce the ESP's educational mission.

Advisory Board

Find out more about the Advisory Board and the work of the National Societies.

Education

Discover the educational activities available through the ESP.

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Are you a member yet?

ESP offers multiple opportunities for pathologists at all career levels.

Professional Networking

Attend our Courses and Workshops to meet with peers.

Congress Archive

Benefit from acccess to past ECP abstract collections.

Bursaries

ESP Members who are eligible can apply for Congress Bursaries.

Virchows Archiv Journal

Get access to the official ESP Journal. 

Virtual Preceptorship Programme

Designed by ESP experts to support and accommodate the needs of pathologists.

Webinars

Join free ESP Webinars on selected topics.

Fellowships and Awards

Advance your career by applying for several fellowships and grants.

Documentation and Reports

ESP provides their members with up-to-date reports and guidelines.

Professional Networking
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Congress Archive
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Learn more about our membership benefits and our membership fees. 

ESP Corporate Partners

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