Medical Renal Pathology
Knowledge and Skills Competency Expectations for Anatomic Pathology Residents
In 2025, the Medical Renal Pathology Working Group completed development of the first edition of Knowledge and Skills Competency Expectations for Anatomic Pathology Residents in Medical Renal Pathology. The document was created to provide guidance on the foundational knowledge and skills residents should acquire during training in this specialized area of pathology.
The completed resource will be available on the ABPath website and serve as a reference for residents, educators, and training programs. We encourage residents and fellows to use this as a general guide for competency but please recognize this is not the final version. We anticipate similar guides on other topics will come in the future.
What’s in the document
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Basic Technical Knowledge and Skills Requirements
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Medical Renal Biopsies
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Renal biopsy assessments Associated with Renal transplantation
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Assessment of the Non-Neoplastic Portion of a Renal Excision
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Assessment of the Kidneys at Autopsy
We are now seeking your valuable input to ensure this guide fully serves our community’s needs. We invite you to:
Review the Document
Medical Renal Pathology Knowledge and Skills Competency Expectations – 22 page PDF
Submit your recommendations no later than August 31, 2026
We’ll compile your feedback and forward it to the respective Test Development and Advisory Committee(s) for review and final editing.