Proceedings of the Association for Pathology Informatics Bootcamp 2023: Ethics, equity, and regulations

Area of Science:

• Pathology Informatics
• Medical Informatics
• Digital Pathology

Background:

• Pathology informatics is a rapidly evolving field.
• Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into pathology and lab medicine.
• Trainees require updated knowledge on core and emerging informatics topics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide pathology trainees with knowledge on ethics, equity, and regulations in pathology informatics.
• To emphasize the importance of these topics in the context of AI in pathology.
• To map curriculum to Pathology Informatics Essentials for Residents outlines.

Main Methods:

• Annual Pathology Informatics Bootcamp curriculum development.
• Focus on ethics, equity, and regulations relevant to pathology informatics.
• Lectures covering data use, equitable data application, and regulatory compliance.

Main Results:

• The 2023 Bootcamp focused on AI applications in pathology and lab medicine.
• Curriculum addressed data use in clinical labs and digital pathology.
• Sessions covered equitable data use and practical application of regulations for clinical decision-support, accreditation, and results management.

Conclusions:

• The Bootcamp enhances trainee understanding of critical informatics principles.
• Emphasis on ethics, equity, and regulations is crucial for AI implementation in pathology.
• Informed application of informatics principles supports safe and effective patient care.