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Ali Rıza Tümer1, Emirhan Eskicioğlu, Cenk Sökmensüer
1Department of Forensic Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, ANKARA, TURKEY.
Turk Patoloji Dergisi
|February 1, 2022
Summary
Most Turkish forensic medicine practitioners feel inadequately trained in post-mortem histopathology. They desire enhanced residency training and specialized forensic pathology programs to improve autopsy interpretation skills.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Medicine
- Medical Education
- Histopathology
Background:
- Forensic medicine practitioners in Turkey lack comprehensive pathology training during residency.
- Current forensic medicine curricula are insufficient in post-mortem histopathology.
- Pathologists also lack specific post-mortem pathology clerkships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the self-perceived competence of Turkish forensic physicians in post-mortem histopathology.
- To evaluate the adequacy of histopathology training received during forensic medicine residency.
Main Methods:
- An online questionnaire was administered to Turkish forensic medicine practitioners.
- Participants self-evaluated their histopathology knowledge and training.
- 151 physicians completed the survey.
Main Results:
- 85.4% of practitioners found residency histopathology training inadequate.
- 85.4% reported incompetence in post-mortem histopathological examination.
- A significant majority expressed willingness for further pathology training.
Conclusions:
- The forensic medicine residency curriculum requires revision to include adequate post-mortem histopathology training.
- Developing specialized forensic pathology training programs (e.g., master's, doctoral) is recommended.
- Collaboration between forensic physicians and pathologists trained in post-mortem histopathology is crucial.
