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Informatics training in pathology residency programs: proposed learning objectives and skill sets for the new
Walter H Henricks1, Philip J Boyer, James H Harrison
1Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA. henricw@ccf.org
Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
|July 23, 2003
Summary
Pathologists need informatics skills for future healthcare. This proposal outlines standard learning objectives and proficiency expectations for pathology informatics residency training, enhancing clinical information management.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Pathology Education
Background:
- Pathologists require informatics knowledge for future healthcare success and laboratory decision-making.
- Current pathology residency training lacks standardized informatics learning objectives and skill sets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a standard set of learning objectives and proficiency expectations for pathology informatics residency training.
Main Methods:
- Compiled content from successful pathology informatics training programs.
- Defined knowledge objectives covering general computing, enterprise computing, and pathology informatics.
- Specified skill set expectations including laboratory information systems and productivity software.
- Included guidelines for competency evaluation, curriculum structure, and infrastructure recommendations.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive proposal for pathology informatics training curricula.
- Detailed knowledge applications and proficiencies for residents.
- Guidelines for assessing informatics competency.
Conclusions:
- Provides a foundation for standardized pathology informatics residency curricula.
- Aims to meet the growing need for pathologists in clinical information management.