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WhatsApp for Teaching Pathology Postgraduates: A Pilot Study.

Aditi Goyal1, Nadeem Tanveer1, Pooja Sharma1

  • 1Department of Pathology, University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

Journal of Pathology Informatics
|April 13, 2017
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WhatsApp facilitates pathology education by enabling image sharing and case discussions among residents. This mobile learning approach proved highly useful with minimal disruption to daily routines, enhancing engagement.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Digital Pathology
  • Web 2.0 Technologies

Background:

  • Postgraduate students heavily utilize social media platforms like WhatsApp.
  • Adapting teaching methods to incorporate these digital interactions is crucial for engagement.
  • Mobile phone digital photography enables continuous case sharing and discussion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop image sharing and discussion capabilities using WhatsApp for pathology education.
  • To gather feedback from pathology residents on the utility of WhatsApp for teaching.

Main Methods:

  • A WhatsApp group named "Pathology on the Go" was established for 69 resident doctors.
  • The group facilitated discussions on interesting cases, quizzes, and academic pathology topics.
Keywords:
PathologyWhatsAppteaching

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  • A questionnaire assessed resident feedback after a 4-week study period.

    • Main Results:

    • 16 pathology cases were discussed over 4 weeks, generating 647 posts.
    • 45 out of 69 participants were active, averaging 14 posts each.
    • The majority found WhatsApp discussions highly beneficial and minimally disruptive.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrating Web 2.0 tools like WhatsApp into teaching methods is recommended.
    • Leveraging platforms students actively use maximizes engagement.
    • WhatsApp offers a viable solution for mobile pathology education.