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  • Global Health
  • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PALM)
  • Medical Education

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  • Increasing cancer prevalence in low- and middle-income countries necessitates robust Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PALM) services.
  • PALM services are crucial for cancer surveillance, diagnosis, and resource allocation in global health.
  • Limited resources often hinder the development of comprehensive PALM services in low-resource settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the outcomes of a global health educational and clinical elective for pathology residents.
  • To establish a sustainable educational exchange to enhance PALM services in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
  • To build capacity in anatomic pathology within a low-resource environment.

Main Methods:

  • A collaborative educational elective was established between the University of Virginia and Hospital Regional de Occidente in Guatemala.
  • Pathology residents participated in month-long electives, working with an in-country pathologist.
  • The project emphasized resident-led implementation, in-country collaboration, and sustainability for future capacity building.

Main Results:

  • An educational elective was successfully implemented, facilitating bidirectional learning in anatomic pathology.
  • Residents provided clinical assistance and gained experience in a low-resource pathology setting.
  • The initiative fostered collaboration and contributed to the enhancement of local PALM services.

Conclusions:

  • The project serves as a model for global health initiatives focused on improving PALM services in resource-limited areas.
  • A sustainable, bidirectional educational exchange can effectively enhance pathology capacity.
  • This initiative demonstrates a successful approach to strengthening cancer diagnostics and surveillance through international collaboration.