Rad-Path: integrated anatomical pathology and radiology undergraduate tutorials.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Anatomical Pathology
• Radiology

Background:

• Undergraduate medical education requires effective teaching methods.
• Traditional anatomical pathology tutorials may lack student engagement.
• Integrating related disciplines can enhance learning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To re-develop anatomical pathology tutorials for active student participation.
• To integrate radiology into pathology tutorials to enhance learning in both fields.
• To create easily manageable tutorials for hospital-based tutors.

Main Methods:

• Re-developed 24 tutor-directed tutorials into a case-based, student-centered format.
• Integrated radiology into 12 of the pathology tutorials.
• Assessed learning through short answer examinations and student/tutor evaluations.

Main Results:

• Student evaluations were positive, citing value, relevance, and stimulation of thinking.
• Both students and tutors supported the integrated pathology and radiology learning approach.
• Assessment results confirmed effective learning of both disciplines.
• Tutors reported increased student engagement and ease of running the tutorials.

Conclusions:

• Re-developed anatomical pathology tutorials with integrated radiology offer significant learning benefits.
• The new format promotes active learning and interdisciplinary understanding.
• This approach is effective for both pathology and radiology education in medical school.