To provide free, quality assured learning resources for pathology staff and students.
Approach:
Platform Development: The Pathology Portal was developed in collaboration with NHS England to create a modern, accessible digital platform for pathology education.
Content Sourcing: Content is primarily crowdsourced from the pathology community, with volunteers managing and reviewing submissions.
Quality Control: An editorial group reviews content for quality assurance before publication, with mechanisms for users to report issues.
Key Findings:
The Pathology Portal has nearly 8,500 users, including students and senior professionals.
Since its launch, the portal has logged over half a million uses, equating to approximately £9.2 million worth of training.
The platform has received positive feedback and won innovation and digital awards.
Interpretation:
The Pathology Portal addresses the need for accessible pathology education and fosters a collaborative learning environment.
Limitations:
Content availability may vary by discipline due to reliance on community contributions.
Ongoing development is needed to fulfill the 'wish list' of functionalities.
Conclusion:
The Pathology Portal serves as a free educational resource in pathology, facilitating knowledge sharing within the community.
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