Pathology Education Powered by Virtual and Digital Transformation: Now and the Future
Lewis A Hassell1, Syeda Fatima Absar2, Chhavi Chauhan3
1From the Department of Pathology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City (Hassell).
Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
|July 25, 2022
Summary
Digital pathology enhances pathology education by providing accessible, enriched virtual tools for learners and teachers. This transformation supports various teaching strategies across all professional development stages.
Area of Science:
- Pathology Education
- Medical Training
- Digital Transformation
Background:
- Pathology education faces evolving teaching and learning strategies.
- Digital pathology is a significant factor in this educational transformation.
- Educators and learners must adapt to new methods and tools.
Approach:
- Literature review and author/educator experience were utilized.
- Identified and collected educational innovations in digital pathology.
- Focused on resources valuable for all professional development phases.
Key Points:
- Digital pathology tools are prevalent in anatomic and clinical pathology.
- Virtual tools enrich pathology training, making it more accessible.
- Digital pathology effectively supports peer-to-peer education and standardization.
Conclusions:
- Digital pathology aligns with optimal teaching strategies for all learner levels.
- Resources and best practices were curated for pathology education.
- Future development areas in digital pathology education were identified.
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