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The RCPSC GP Exam – Format, General Information and How to Perform at Your Best

Date

January 13 2021

Time

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Speaker

  • Dr. Linda Kocovski
    Dr. Linda Kocovski
    Hamilton Regional Forensic Pathology Unit

    Dr. Linda Kocovski is a forensic pathologist at the Ontario Provincial Forensic Pathology Unit. She completed her medical degree at the University of Sydney, Australia. She completed both her specialty training in General Pathology and subspecialty training in Forensic Pathology at McMaster University. Her roles and interest in General Pathology education and advocacy have included past secretary for the General Pathology section of the CAP-ACP and national specialty society observer for the General Pathology specialty committee of the RCPSC.

Objectives:

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Differentiate between preanalytical, analytical and post-analytical error
  • Have a framework for structuring answers
  • Have a basic understanding of laboratory resource utilization and validation

An overview of the pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical errors that can be inherent within erroneous test results. A brief overview of equipment acquisition, validation and maintenance.

A brief review of issues in laboratory utilization.

Presentation

Video will be available from January 19 – February 26, 2021

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