Free Pathology CME Courses

Pathology lies at the core of modern medicine—providing the definitive diagnoses that guide clinical care, surgical decisions, cancer treatment, and public health responses. As diagnostic technologies evolve and molecular testing becomes increasingly integrated into patient care, pathologists and laboratory medicine professionals must remain up to date with the latest developments in the field. FreeCME offers a growing selection of free pathology CME courses online, designed to provide high-quality, evidence-based education that supports the ongoing professional development of laboratory and diagnostic specialists.

Each activity is developed in collaboration with accredited CME providers, ensuring that the content meets rigorous standards for clinical relevance, scientific integrity, and professional applicability. Whether you’re interpreting immunohistochemical staining, evaluating hematopathology slides, or integrating genomic data into pathology reports, our courses deliver timely insights that reflect the latest guidelines and innovations in pathology.

Courses are self-paced and available online 24/7, making it easy to complete them on your schedule. After reviewing the material and passing a short post-test, you can immediately download your CME or CE certificate—making it simple to stay in compliance with state licensing, board certification, or institutional education requirements.

FreeCME’s pathology curriculum spans a wide range of essential topics in both anatomic and clinical pathology, including:

• Histopathologic interpretation, including updates in gastrointestinal, dermatopathology, breast, and gynecologic pathology

• Hematopathology, such as lymphoid and myeloid neoplasms, flow cytometry, and bone marrow diagnostics

• Molecular and genetic pathology, including next-generation sequencing, tumor profiling, and biomarker interpretation

• Infectious disease pathology, with guidance on emerging pathogens, PCR diagnostics, and antimicrobial resistance

• Cytopathology, including fine needle aspiration (FNA) diagnostics and Pap smear interpretation

• Quality control and laboratory management, including proficiency testing, compliance, and lab accreditation

• Digital pathology and artificial intelligence, exploring new tools for image analysis and remote diagnostics

These CME courses are especially relevant for practicing pathologists, pathology residents and fellows, lab directors, medical technologists, and other healthcare professionals who rely on pathology for diagnosis and disease management. Many courses incorporate up-to-date recommendations from organizations such as the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), and the World Health Organization (WHO).