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Wesley Y Naritoku1, Suzanne Z Powell2, W Stephen Black-Schaffer3
1Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, USC/LAC+USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Academic Pathology
|July 21, 2017
Summary
Pathology residency training curricula must adapt to evolving medical knowledge and practice demands. A 2013 survey revealed significant shifts in anatomic pathology rotations, indicating a need for curriculum prioritization.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pathology Training
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Pathologist skill sets have evolved significantly since 2005.
- Pathology residency training must adapt to meet current and future healthcare needs.
- Understanding current training trends is crucial for curriculum adjustment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare pathology residency curricula in 2013 with data from 2005.
- To identify trends and changes in pathology residency training programs.
- To inform rational curricular adjustments for future pathology education.
Main Methods:
- A survey of pathology residency program directors was conducted in 2013.
- Curriculum data from 2013 was compared to a similar survey from 2005.
- Trends in clinical and anatomic pathology rotations were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Clinical pathology rotations showed little change between 2005 and 2013.
- Anatomic pathology rotations experienced significant changes, with increased surgical pathology and decreased autopsy rotations.
- There were 143 accredited pathology residency programs with approximately 2400 residents in 2013.
Conclusions:
- Pathology residency training requires ongoing evaluation and adaptation.
- Curricula must prioritize critical knowledge areas and de-emphasize less relevant ones.
- The shift towards surgical pathology highlights evolving practice demands.
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