European Society of Pathology (ESP)

The European Society of Pathology is the leading force in European pathology. The primary aim of ESP is to promote:
• High quality diagnostic prac­tice
• Applied and translational research
• Under- and postgraduate education in the field of human pathology.

This is achieved through Their congresses, Their journal Virchows Archiv, and our European School of Pathology, which or­ganises a variety of postgraduate courses and quality assurance projects in diagnostic molecular pathology.

The ESP also interacts with national pathology societies in Europe and has developed close collaboration with UEMS (Union Européenne des Medecins Spéciali­stes) and EAPCP (European Association of Pathology Chairs and Programme Directors).The ESP headquarters in Brussels serve as hub for European Pathology organisations.

History:
The European Society of Pathology (ESP) was created in 1964 by a small group of eminent practitioners. During the early years, the Society’s officers struggled to build its membership, hold well-attended and scientifically interesting Congresses, and publish a scientific journal, while coping with the political and social changes that shaped Europe. By the end of its first century, in the year 2014, it had become a highly respected professional organization with its headquarters in Brussels, a respected and profitable journal (Virchows Archiv) and a wide range of educational activities.