AJLA2202 - CME/CMLE - Pathology Residency Curricula – A Systematic Review of Novel Educational Ventures in the Published Literature.-Pathology Residency Curricula – A Systematic Review of Novel Educational Ventures in the Published Literature.

Pathology Residency Curricula – A Systematic Review of Novel Educational Ventures in the Published Literature.

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The document presents a systematic review of 19 peer-reviewed articles on novel pathology residency curricula published between 2003 and 2021. The focus was on unique educational programs not commonly taught in traditional residency training. The curricula covered topics such as laboratory management, specialized diagnostic practice, and professional development. The review highlights the importance of needs assessments before curriculum implementation, diverse teaching methods, and post-program evaluations. However, most evaluations focused on learner satisfaction rather than higher-level outcomes like changes in knowledge or behavior, potentially limiting wider adoption of the curricula. The lack of accessible curricular materials and comprehensive evaluations may hinder broader use by other training programs. It is recommended that future educators consider these aspects when designing targeted curricula and make them available in open access, peer-reviewed formats for the wider pathology community. The study also suggests the importance of needs assessments to identify educational gaps, with examples of practice areas that could benefit from future educational curricula including pathology informatics, molecular pathology, and laboratory management. The document concludes by emphasizing the need for more meaningful evaluation outcomes and making curricular materials widely available for the benefit of the pathology community. It also suggests using a systematic framework for curriculum development and relying on collaborative platforms to share educational resources.

Keywords

systematic review

pathology residency

curricula

novel educational programs

laboratory management

specialized diagnostic practice

professional development

needs assessments

teaching methods

post-program evaluations