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Digital Versus Conventional Teaching of Surgical Pathology: A Comparative Study
Pushpak Chaudhari1, Shilpa Gupta2, Shanu Srivastav2
1Surgery, Terna Speciality Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, IND.
Cureus
|October 24, 2023
Summary
Digital methods significantly improved surgical pathology education for medical students, enhancing both performance and understanding compared to traditional teaching approaches.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pathology
- Digital Learning Technologies
Background:
- Traditional teaching methods in surgical pathology face challenges in engaging medical students.
- Evolving educational technologies offer potential for enhanced learning experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of digital versus conventional teaching methods for surgical pathology.
- To assess the impact of digital tools on medical student performance and comprehension.
Main Methods:
- A prospective case-control study involving 90 second-year medical students.
- Students were taught surgical pathology using both digital and conventional methods.
- Performance was evaluated via pre- and post-tests, with data analyzed using a paired t-test.
Main Results:
- A majority of students favored digital methods for gross pathology (50.7%) and microscopic tissue examination (56.92%).
- Digital methods led to a significant increase in post-test scores (p=0.007).
Conclusions:
- Digital teaching methods for surgical pathology enhance student performance.
- The digital approach fosters a superior understanding of surgical pathology concepts among medical students.
