Open AccessRandomized cross-over study and a qualitative analysis comparing virtual microscopy and light microscopy for learning undergraduate histopathology
Author(s) -
Samal Nauhria,
Prakash Ramdass
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
indian journal of pathology and microbiology/indian journal of pathology and microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.217
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 0974-5130
pISSN - 0377-4929
DOI - 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_241_18
Subject(s) - virtual microscopy , histopathology , microscopy , multiphoton fluorescence microscope , qualitative analysis , pathology , medicine , qualitative research , optics , fluorescence microscope , physics , social science , sociology , fluorescence
Virtual microscopy (VM) use in teaching and learning is increasing worldwide. However, there is a paucity of information comparing it to light microscopy (LM) in learning undergraduate histopathology. We investigated whether VM or LM had a higher impact on student learning and performance in histopathology. In addition, we investigated whether students preferred VM over LM, and whether VM use provided a platform to fulfill the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education core competencies.