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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The Pathology Portal is a free web-based learning platform for pathology staff and students, offering quality assured, curated content.
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Launched in 2022, the portal has nearly 8,500 users and has logged over half a million uses, valued at approximately £9.2 million in training.
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Content is primarily crowdsourced from the pathology community, with editorial groups ensuring quality control before publication.
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The platform includes interactive features like quizzes and is designed to be accessible, adhering to government standards for accessibility.
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The Pathology Portal aims to eliminate financial barriers to training, allowing users to learn at their own pace without additional costs.

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