In a recent poll we asked #PathTwitter, “How do you learn best when studying pathology?” The choices were Hands-on, Reading, Listening and Other. A total of 129 pathologists answered. Hands-on won by a landslide with 66.7%. Reading, Listening and Other came in at 20.2%, 10.9% and 2.3% respectively. While there may be no better teacher than the microscope, scores of online learning resources are available to the pathologist and those on the #Path2Path.
For those who learn best by listening, the new PathPod (PathPod.podbean.com) covers hemepath, renal pathology, COVID-19 and includes fun features like a quiz show and dynamic interviews with leading pathologists. The PathPod crew includes Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang), Dr. Kamran Mirza (@KMirza), Dr. Christina Arnold (@CArnold_GI) and Dr. Michael Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath).
For reading enthusiasts, monthly peer-reviewed journals like Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine (@ArchivesPath), Modern Pathology (@ModernPathology) and American Journal of Clinical Pathology (@AJCPjournal) have free access to a multitude of new research and educational subjects featuring laboratory medicine and pathology sub-specialties of every type.
Visual learners get quite a treat with #CAPVirtualPath, the virtual lecture series from the College of American Pathologists (@Pathologists). Topics run the gamut of pathology from breast core needle biopsies, diagnostic evaluation of gliomas and specimen handling and staging of kidney tumors, to name just a few. In addition, Dr. Jerad Gardner (@JMGardnerMD) has a YouTube channel where he covers dermpath including digital whole slide images for 100 classic dermpath cases, textbook reviews and features videos from other sub-specialty pathologists.
As you can see, there is a wealth of information and knowledge for the pathologist at all levels of expertise. And this information is easily accessible online, and it’s free. #PathTwitter is an excellent source to learn about educational opportunities. Check the hashtag #PathTwitter often so you don’t miss out on taking your pathology game to the next level.
Built on the vision of better patient outcomes, Instapath was founded in 2017 by engineers and scientists to enable patients to immediately know their cancer diagnosis. Our team made it our mission to develop fast and easy digital pathology technology so diagnosis can be made in minutes instead of days. To learn more about Instapath and our technology, visit https://instapathbio.com or contact us at info@instapathbio.com.