The South West Regional Cytology Training Centre was opened in 1990 and is situated
within the grounds of Southmead Hospital, Bristol, adjacent to the Department of Cellular Pathology, which houses
one of the largest cytology laboratories in the United Kingdom.
The Centre is approved for basic gynaecological training by the British Society for Clinical Cytology
(BSCC) and the
Institute of Biomedical Science
(IBMS) and is one of the first centres to be recognised by the European Community
Training Project as (ECTP) for training within Europe. It is also
NHSCSP approved.
The Centre is
equipped with the latest teaching aids and a
multiheaded microscope for group discussion. High
quality microscopes are available for the use of all course participants.
The Centre offers purpose-built, air-conditioned facilities which
include a dedicated microscopy room, seminar room and
separate reception/coffee area.
