Trends in Clinical and Medical Sciences
Vol. 3 (2023), Issue 1, pp. 17 – 22
ISSN: 2791-0814 (online) 2791-0806 (Print)
DOI: 10.30538/psrp-tmcs2023.0041
ISSN: 2791-0814 (online) 2791-0806 (Print)
DOI: 10.30538/psrp-tmcs2023.0041
Integrated teaching using histopathology and clinical correlates to teach histology to medical students
Ashfaq Ul Hassan\(^{1,*}\), J.B. Singh\(^{1}\), Neelofer Jan\(^{1}\) and Shomalla Jan\(^{2}\)
\(^{1}\) SKIMS Medical College, Srinagar, J&K, India.
\(^{2}\) GMC, Kathua, J&K, India.
Correspondence should be addressed to Ashfaq Ul Hassan at ashhassan@rediffmail.com
Copyright © 2023 Ashfaq Ul Hassan, J.B. Singh, Neelofer Jan and Shomalla Jan. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Received: January 6, 2023 – Accepted: March 9, 2023 – Published: March 31, 2023
Abstract
In modern education, innovative techniques and updated technology are essential tools for effective teaching. As the medical field advances, new teaching methods and modalities are necessary to generate interest and provide practical learning experiences. Histology is a crucial component of medical education, and a thorough understanding of both the theory and slide recognition is necessary for medical students. This study aimed to investigate the intervention of Basic Pathology into Histology and its impact on First MBBS students’ response. The study involved 81 students from SKIMS Medical College in the Department of Anatomy and Pathology, who were administered a questionnaire. The results showed that students appreciated the integration of pathological perspectives with normal histology and found the combined approach useful and relevant. The study highlights the importance of practical teaching methods and the need for continuous improvement in teaching and assessment methods in medical education.
Keywords:
Virtual microscopy; Low power; High Power; Inflammation; Malignant; Benign; Microanatomy; Slide; Microscope; Magnification; Histopathology.