British Division of the International Academy of Pathology (BDIAP)

The BDIAP is the British Division of the International Academy of Pathology. The International Academy of Pathology (IAP) is a global organization that promotes the advancement of pathology through education by organizing an international congress biennially, by organizing lectures and seminars and by providing educational grants. 

The IAP has numerous Divisions across the world which provide pathology education in their particular regions. Although the BDIAP is called the ‘British’ Division it is made up of members from the Republic of Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgian as well as the United Kingdom.

Their Aims are
The advancement of pathology through:
• Organisation of educational symposia and courses in histopathology.
• Collaboration with professionals in allied healthcare sciences.
• Promotion of research in pathology and development of pathologic techniques.
• Publication of reviews and original research work in pathology and related fields.
• Organisation of scientific meetings and congresses for exchange of information and ideas.