Bernie Croal
British clinical pathologist and medical academic
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Bernie Croal is a British clinical pathologist and medical academic who has served as President of the Royal College of Pathologists since November 2023.[1] He is a Consultant Chemical Pathologist based in Aberdeen, where he has held senior roles in National Health Service laboratory medicine and contributed to national diagnostic policy and professional standards.
Bernie Croal | |
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| Born | |
| Known for | President of the Royal College of Pathologists (2023–present) |
| Awards | Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow; Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemical pathology; Laboratory medicine |
| Institutions | NHS Grampian; Royal College of Pathologists |
Early life and education
Croal was born in Aberdeen and completed medical training before specialising in chemical pathology and clinical biochemistry. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and the Institute of Biomedical Science.[2]
Career
Croal works as a Consultant Chemical Pathologist with NHS Grampian, with clinical interests including biochemical diagnostics and intravenous nutritional support. He also provides laboratory oversight for TDL Pathology in Aberdeen.[3]
Professional leadership
Croal has held multiple leadership roles within the Royal College of Pathologists, including serving as Scotland Regional Council Chair for nine years and as a College Trustee for thirteen years. From 2011 to 2014, he was Vice-President of the College.[4]
He previously served as President of the Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (ACB-UK) before being elected President of the Royal College of Pathologists in 2023.[5]