Experiences of Pathology Course among Hospital Management Graduates

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Health Management
• Pathology

Background:

• Pathology courses are integral to hospital management education.
• Understanding student experiences is crucial for curriculum development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore hospital management graduates' experiences with pathology courses.
• To identify areas for improvement in pathology curriculum and teaching.

Main Methods:

• Four focus group interviews were conducted with 16 hospital management graduates.
• Data were collected between June and August 2020.
• Conventional content analysis was employed for data interpretation.

Main Results:

• Six key themes emerged: curriculum suggestions, professor preferences, diverse teaching method demands, content breadth and difficulty, in-college recognition, and post-graduation importance.
• Graduates expressed a need for curriculum adjustments and varied pedagogical approaches.
• A significant finding was the delayed recognition of pathology's importance until after graduation.

Conclusions:

• Graduate perspectives are vital for refining pathology curricula in educational programs.
• Continuous integration of educational content with practical, real-world environments is essential for effective pathology course management.