Application of whole slide imaging combined with case-based learning in standardized residency training for clinical pathology

doi:10.3760/cma.j.cn 115259-20240308-00230

Abstract

Abstract: Objective To explore the effectiveness of applying whole slide imaging (WSI) combined with case-based learning (CBL) in the standardized residency training of clinical pathology. Methods This study adopted a controlled experimental design. Eighty pathology trainees who participated in the standardized residency training at the Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology from September 2020 to August 2023 were selected as research subjects and randomly divided into experimental group and control group using a random number table. The experimental group received WSI combined with CBL teaching, while the control group received traditional microscope teaching. The teaching effects were evaluated through theoretical knowledge assessment, practical examination, learning initiative, and teaching satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using independent samples t-test. Results The experimental group showed higher scores in theoretical knowledge assessment [(85.63±2.51) points], practical examination [(85.05±2.39) points], learning initiative [(88.75±16.94) points], and teaching satisfaction [(96.00±4.12) points] compared with the control group [(73.90±3.35) points, (74.97±3.11) points, (65.63±14.64) points, and (84.00±2.54) points, respectively, all P<0.05]. Conclusions WSI combined with CBL teaching helps improve the clinical pathology learning outcomes of resident physicians, enhances their pathological diagnostic capabilities and autonomous learning efficacy, and provides practical evidence for digital pathology teaching reform.

Key words: Pathology, clinical, Whole slide imaging, Case-based learning, Standardized residency training, Teaching effectiveness, Teaching satisfaction

CLC Number:

Gao Xiaozhuo, Zhu Yanmei, Zhang Yong. Application of whole slide imaging combined with case-based learning in standardized residency training for clinical pathology[J]. Chinese Journal of Medical Education, 2026, 46(5): 358-362.

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