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Excellence Available Everywhere: The Virtual Pathology Grand Rounds Experience
Kamran M Mirza1, Raul S Gonzalez2, Xiaoyin Sara Jiang3
1Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Loyola University Health System, Maywood, IL, USA.
American Journal of Clinical Pathology
|May 12, 2021
Summary
Virtual Pathology Grand Rounds (VPGR) successfully utilized a virtual platform for pathology education, demonstrating feasibility and demand for remote academic talks. The experience highlighted benefits for speakers and participants, alongside challenges in communication and technology.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Medical Education
- Digital Health
Background:
- Virtual platforms are increasingly used for medical education and meetings.
- Pathology Grand Rounds traditionally involve in-person attendance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the implementation of Virtual Pathology Grand Rounds (VPGR) using a virtual platform.
- To discuss the experiences of hosts, speakers, and participants in VPGR.
Main Methods:
- VPGR utilized Zoom for delivery, featuring 14 speakers on diverse pathology topics.
- The program accommodated a large number of registrants and participants over several lectures.
Main Results:
- Significant registration numbers were achieved, with peak participation reaching the platform's limit.
- Speakers found VPGR offered career-building opportunities and remote attendance benefits.
- Participants noted a lack of interpersonal communication and technical issues as drawbacks.
Conclusions:
- VPGR demonstrates the feasibility of delivering high-quality, remote academic pathology lectures.
- There is a clear demand for accessible, virtual pathology education and knowledge sharing.
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