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.
ESP Pathology Progress Test (PPT) 2024
From 13 November, in celebration for the International Pathology Day 2024, all pathologists, especially trainees, are invited to take the ESP Pathology Progress Test.
The test consists of 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with text-based, image-based, and virtual slide-based questions.
External Quality Assessment (EQA) Schemes
External quality assessment (EQA) is the challenge of the effectiveness of a laboratories quality management system.
The European Society of Pathology has established EQA Schemes for various cancer types and biomarkers. Please click on the below button to find out more.
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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
Working Groups
Advisory Board
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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.
Learn more about our membership benefits and our membership fees.
ESP Corporate Partners
The European Society of Pathology (ESP) offers the ESP Corporate Partnership Program, bringing together leading pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies committed to advancing pathology across Europe.
