Using the Periscope Live Video-Streaming Application for Global Pathology Education: A Brief Introduction

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Digital Health
• Pathology

Background:

• Live video streaming applications are emerging technologies with potential applications in medical education.
• The Periscope application allows simultaneous live video broadcasting to a global audience via smartphones.
• Current use of Periscope for pathology education is limited but presents an opportunity for innovation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the potential of the Periscope application for global pathology education.
• To provide a guide for pathologists interested in utilizing Periscope for educational purposes.
• To summarize the advantages, disadvantages, and ethical/legal considerations of using Periscope in pathology.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of existing Periscope educational streams.
• Development of a step-by-step guide for Periscope use in pathology education.
• Analysis of pros, cons, and ethical/legal issues related to live video streaming in education.

Main Results:

• Few pathology educational presentations have been streamed via Periscope since its 2015 launch.
• The review provides links to initial attempts and a practical guide for implementation.
• Identified benefits include accessibility and reduced reliance on traditional equipment, while challenges involve ethical and legal aspects.

Conclusions:

• Periscope holds significant potential for democratizing pathology education globally.
• Pathologists can leverage this technology to share expertise and research with a wide audience.
• Further exploration and adoption of live video streaming are encouraged for advancing pathology education.