Year 2025

• Round 1/2025

• Round 2/2025

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.

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.

• Frequency: Twice annually

• Slide Format: All digital slides, 10 per session

• Slide Distribution: Online via the EQA-IAP website

• Answer Submission: Online through the EQA-IAP website

• Evaluation Results: Participating laboratories will receive their results and detailed answers via email by a specified date.

Please review scoring and ranking criteria and participant manual.

Laboratories interested in joining the program can:

• Review the program details

• Submit the application form to eqa.iapthailand@gmail.com 

Round 1/2025

3. • Slide distribution to laboratories by February 28, 2025

   • Deadline for answer submission by March 31, 2025

   • Evaluation results and detailed answers provided by June 30, 2025

Round 2/2025

3. • Slide distribution to laboratories by August 31, 2025

   • Deadline for answer submission by September 30, 2025

   • Evaluation results and detailed answers provided by December 31, 2025

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.