External Quality Assessment Program in Anatomical Pathology
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IAP-Thailand

โครงการประเมินคุณภาพการวินิจฉัยทางด้านพยาธิวิทยากายวิภาค
โดยสมาคมวิทยาลัยพยาธิวิทยานานาชาติ สาขาประเทศไทย (IAP-Thailand)

Digital Slide Sets

Year 2025

Objective of EQA

The International Academy of Pathology, Thailand Division (IAP-Thailand), has established an External Quality Assessment (EQA) program to evaluate and enhance the quality of anatomical pathology services. This initiative focuses on diagnostic surgical pathology, aiming to strengthen diagnostic confidence among practicing pathologists while supporting laboratory accreditation and hospital quality assurance.


Through a structured evaluation process, the EQA program identifies areas for improvement, promotes adherence to best practices, and maintains the highest professional standards. It also facilitates continuous professional development by helping pathologists refine their diagnostic skills and fostering collaboration among participating institutions. These interactions encourage knowledge sharing and keep pathologists updated on advancements in the field.


Ultimately, this initiative represents a significant step toward promoting excellence in anatomical pathology in Thailand.

Assessment Format

The EQA program operates on a biennial cycle, distributing slides to participating laboratories twice a year. Each laboratory will receive slides four times over the two-year period.

Please review scoring and ranking criteria.

Program Enrollment

Laboratories interested in joining the program can:

Quality Assessment Schedule

Round 1/2025

Round 2/2025


Certification of Assessment Results

Laboratories will receive a certificate of participation from IAP-Thailand, valid for two years. This certificate serves as official documentation of proficiency testing (external quality assessment), a crucial component of quality improvement in pathology laboratories.