Pathology Residency Curricula

Katsakhyan, Levon; Preciado, Christopher; Baloch, Zubair W.

doi:10.1093/ajcp/aqac069

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“…1 2 In essence, pathology residency training has remained more of an apprenticeship than a curriculum, with the inherent limitation of knowledge gaps that can vary significantly between training programmes. 1 In addition, it is difficult for any single postgraduate medical education (PGME) programme to cover the rapid and ever-evolving technical developments in pathology diagnostics, where, for example, laboratories need to adopt digital pathology for their diagnostics 3 and the number of biomarkers available to a pathologist is increasing every day.…”

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Joint online distance learning to complement postgraduate pathology training in preparation for national board examinations

de Leng,

Helle,

Jokelainen

et al. 2024

J Clin Pathol

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AimsTo meet the flexible learning needs of pathology residents preparing for national board examinations, a joint distance learning approach was developed using both asynchronous and synchronous activities with whole slide images, drawing on empirical educational research on online distance learning.MethodsIn a case study of an implementation of the designed joint distance learning approach with a geographically dispersed group of pathology residents in Finland, the participants’ perceptions were measured with a 12-item questionnaire covering the value of the learning opportunity, the quality of the sociocognitive processes and their emotional engagement and social cohesion. Communication during the online session was also recorded and analysed to provide objectivity to the self-report data.ResultsThe effectiveness of joint online learning for knowledge acquisition and preparation for national board examinations was highly rated. However, despite strong emotional engagement during synchronous activities, participants reported minimal interpersonal interaction, which was also reflected in the recordings of the online session.ConclusionUsing a technology integration framework and guided by the principles of self-determination theory, joint distance learning is emerging as a beneficial addition to postgraduate pathology programmes in preparation for national examinations. However, to realise the full potential of interpersonal interaction, participants should be prepared for an appropriate mindset.

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confidence: 99%

Joint online distance learning to complement postgraduate pathology training in preparation for national board examinations

de Leng,

Helle,

Jokelainen

et al. 2024

J Clin Pathol

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A New Direction for Radiology Residency Curricula: Blending the Training Paradigm

Quesada,

Morgan

2023

Journal of the American College of Radiology

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An interactive e-learning module on peripheral blood smear analysis is an effective option for teaching pathology trainees

Moore

Courville

Prakash

et al. 2023

American Journal of Clinical Pathology

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Objectives This study compares the effectiveness of an interactive e-learning module with a traditional text-based method for teaching peripheral blood smear analysis. Methods Pathology trainees at Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education residency programs were asked to participate. Participants completed a multiple-choice test on peripheral blood smear findings. Trainees were randomized into completing an e-learning module or a PDF reading exercise with the same educational content. Respondents rated their experience and completed a postintervention test composed of the same questions. Results In total, 28 participants completed the study; 21 improved their score in the posttest (mean, 21.6 correct answers) compared with the pretest (19.8; P < .001). This improvement was seen in both the PDF (n = 19) and interactive (n = 9) groups, with no difference in performance between the 2 groups. Trainees with less clinical hematopathology experience showed a trend of having the largest performance improvement. Most participants completed the exercise within 1 hour, rated the exercise as easy to navigate, were engaged, and reported learning new information about peripheral blood smear analysis. All participants indicated that they would likely complete a similar exercise in the future. Conclusions This study suggests that e-learning is an effective tool for hematopathology education and equivalent to traditional narrative-based methods. This module could easily be incorporated into a curriculum.

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Pathology Residency Curricula

Cited by 4 publications

References 30 publications

Joint online distance learning to complement postgraduate pathology training in preparation for national board examinations

Joint online distance learning to complement postgraduate pathology training in preparation for national board examinations

A New Direction for Radiology Residency Curricula: Blending the Training Paradigm

An interactive e-learning module on peripheral blood smear analysis is an effective option for teaching pathology trainees

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