The Australian Postgraduate Course in Neuropathology

This course is for trainees in pathology, neurology, neurosurgery and related disciplines and aims to provide an overview of the theoretical and practical aspects of neuropathology.

The course which runs for three days (Thurs – Sat) is held in two parts on consecutive years. Topics covered are;

Even years - trauma, neurodegenerative diseases, tumours, muscle diseases.

Odd years – infections, demyelinative, vascular, metabolic and paediatric diseases.

The format of the course includes lectures, slide sessions, brain dissection demonstration, Museum quiz and clinicopathological case conferences. Neuropathologists from around Australia will participate in the teaching.

From 2010 the Postgraduate Neuropathology course will be held in the semester break.

For further details email: pathologynpath@usyd.edu.au

telephone Dr Roger Stankovic (02) 9351 4159

Professor Jillian Kril (02) 9036 7118

Registration $990 including GST.

Registration form Here

Location Department of Pathology, level 5, Blackburn Building. Map link

Registrations open in January and attendance is limited to 36 participants.

2010 dates July 8 – 10^th

tentative dates for 2011 July 7 – 9^th

Accommodation

Can be booked at Rydges, Missenden Rd. Camperdown (02-9516 1522, Fax 02-9519 4020) which is within walking distance to the course venue.

The University is easily accessible by bus from city hotels.