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Aaron D Shmookler1, Melina B Flanagan1
1Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Laboratory Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA.
Academic Pathology
|July 31, 2020
Summary
This fictional case study serves as a learning tool for pathology education, aligning with national standards. It covers disease mechanisms, organ system pathology, and diagnostic medicine to enhance medical training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pathology Training
Background:
- The Pathology Competencies for Medical Education (PCME) provide national standards for pathology teaching.
- PCME is divided into three core competencies: Disease Mechanisms and Processes, Organ System Pathology, and Diagnostic Medicine and Therapeutic Pathology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a fictional case study as a practical learning tool.
- To support the objectives outlined by the PCME standards.
Main Methods:
- Development of a fictional case study.
- Integration of the case study into pathology curriculum.
Main Results:
- The case study effectively illustrates key pathology concepts.
- It serves as a valuable resource for medical students.
Conclusions:
- Fictional case studies are effective pedagogical tools in pathology.
- This resource aids in achieving PCME learning objectives.