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During embryogenesis, cells become progressively committed to different fates through a two-step process: specification followed by determination. Specification is demonstrated by removing a segment of an early embryo, “neutrally” culturing the tissue in vitro—for example, in a petri dish with simple medium—and then observing the derivatives. If the cultured region gives rise to cell types that it would normally generate in the embryo, this means that it is specified. In contrast, determination...
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Essential embryology for the Canadian pathologists' assistant.

Samantha H Nacci1, William Tsui1, Fang-I Lu1

  • 1Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Essential embryology learning objectives for pathologists

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Pathology
  • Embryology

Background:

  • Pathologists' assistants (PAs) require embryology knowledge for accurate pathology assessment.
  • Embryology is often inadequately covered in PA training curricula.
  • Vocationally relevant embryology topics must be identified for efficient PA education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine essential embryology learning objectives (LOs) for pathologists' assistants.
  • To establish consensus on embryology LOs among practicing PAs and pathologists.

Main Methods:

  • An initial list of 85 embryology LOs was developed across 16 themes.
  • Practicing PAs and pathologists rated LO essentiality via an online survey.
  • The Lawshe content validity method quantified consensus among 115 respondents.

Main Results:

  • Fifteen embryology LOs were identified as statistically essential for PA practice.
  • Essential LOs covered terminology, neurulation, placenta, and major organ systems.
  • PAs identified more essential LOs (14) than pathologists (6), with variations based on experience and training.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides the first evidence-based list of essential embryology LOs for PAs.
  • Curricula can be streamlined using these 15 LOs to enhance vocational relevance.
  • Discrepancies in knowledge expectations highlight the need for stakeholder dialogue in curriculum development.