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[Pathology didactics : Development and pilot study of a pathology didactics curriculum (PaDiCu)]
1Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Ernst-Heydemann-Straße 8, 18057, Rostock, Deutschland. bernd.romeike@med.uni-rostock.de.
Background:
Pathologists are lifelong teachers. However, specialist training contains hardly any didactic learning objectives. Here, the competency-based learning objectives that a pathology didactics curriculum could include were examined.
Materials And Methods:
Learning objectives were determined through expert discussions and literature research. Four teaching units were designed: A) Interactive small-group seminars; B) The timely application of what has been learned under supervision; C) A longitudinal component by providing digital resources; D) Workshops and seminars by third-party providers.
Results:
Initially, 11 small group seminars were designed: 1. + 2. General and special presentation techniques, 3. Public speaking, 4. Activation of audience, 5. Macro- and microphotography, image processing and graphic design, 6. Pathology teaching concept, 7. Standardized case conferences, 8. Standards for teaching events, 9. Standardized evaluation, 10. Research of pathology education, 11. Digitalization of teaching and pathology. Pilot seminars were appreciated and positively evaluated.
Conclusion:
For the first time, competence-based didactic learning objectives were identified for pathology. The pathology didactics curriculum (PaDiCu) could be disseminated with little effort.
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