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Crowdsourcing Med Ed: The Pathology Portal

When the pathology community pools its learning resources, great things can be achieved in continuous education, explains Jo Martin

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  • Helen Bristow

  • September 7, 2026

  • 6 min

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Clinical Scorecard: Crowdsourcing Med Ed: The Pathology Portal

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionPathology Education
Key MechanismsWeb-based learning platform providing curated educational resources.
Target PopulationPathology staff and students, including undergraduate and senior professionals.
Care SettingNHS and university learning environments.

Key Highlights

  • Offers free, quality assured, curated content for pathology education.
  • Nearly 8,500 users globally, including students and senior leaders.
  • Content includes clinical cases, recorded lectures, and interactive quizzes.
  • Supports continuous professional development (CPD) for pathology professionals.
  • Crowdsourced content from the pathology community enhances resource diversity.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

        Risks

          Patient & Prescribing Data

          Not applicable; focuses on educational resources for pathology.

          Not applicable; platform provides educational materials.

          Clinical Best Practices

          • Utilize the Pathology Portal for access to diverse educational resources.
          • Engage with the community for content contributions and feedback.
          • Regularly update and review educational materials to reflect current knowledge.

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          Original Source(s)

          Crowdsourcing Med Ed: The Pathology Portal

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          • September 7, 2026

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