The Masters of Pathology programme is on-job postgraduate training programme for a minimum of 4 years and a maximum of 7 years. It aims at producing a competent family medicine specialist. This programme is implemented in 3 phases: phase I (year 1) and phase II (year 2 & 3) and phase III (year 4). It is conducted as an �open system�. Phase I runs for one (1) year which covers 4 major postings of pathology: Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and paediatric. Candidates will undergo training at the accredited ministry of health hospitals. At the end of phase I, candidates will sit for the Professional exam I. The candidates must obtain a �pass� in all the papers before they can proceed to Phase II of the programme. Phase II of the programme is of two (2) years duration. During the 2nd year, they need to undergo 10 compulsory minor clinical postings, 1 elective posting at and 1 research methods course. Candidate will be posted to MOH accredited hospitals during this time. During 3rd year, candidates will undergo the family medicine training at the MOH, health clinics as well as at the university primary care centre. At the end of phase II, candidates must sit and �pass� the professional part II examination before allowed to progress to year 4. Candidates in year 4 will continue the family medicine training at the MOH health clinics. Candidates are also expected to undertake a research project and submit a report prior to the professional examination at the end of phase III. They are required to pass the Professional exam II in order to be awarded the Master of Family Medicine.