National Pathology Week: The Living Autopsy

Secondary students from more than 20 local schools were invited to a Living Autopsy Event at King's as part of National Pathology Week.

Working in partnership with pathologists, laboratory scientists and schools across the UK, the RCoP programme of events and activities aims to engage people of all ages, and improve public awareness and understanding of how pathologists and scientists diagnose disease.

Students were able to speak to members of the NHS about careers in and related to pathology and then enjoy a 'living autopsy' lecture, including a Q&A. 

Aims

Working in partnership with pathologists, laboratory scientists and schools across the UK, the Royal College of Pathology (RCoP) programme of events and activities aims to engage people of all ages, and improve public awareness and understanding of how pathologists and scientists diagnose disease.

King's worked with RCoP to engge as many local secondary schools as possible through emails, letters, phone contact and social media. 

Background

King's Science Deprtment worked with RCoP to engge as many local secondary schools as possible through emails, letters, phone contact and social media. 

Resources

Use of theatre and associated staffing.

Catering and related staffing cost.

Pupil Involvement

Strictly for pupils 16 years old and above due to nature of lecture.