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ArticleJournal of cutaneous pathology2023

National resident survey in dermatopathology: The role of slide scanners in resident learning.

Danielle Rinck, Martin Dittmer, Daniel Tinker, Kristin Smith, Gillian Heinecke

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Article in Journal of cutaneous pathology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2citing papers in PubMed
0.9field-weighted citation impact, top 24% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Danielle RinckDepartment of Pathology, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2537-5901
Martin DittmerDepartment of Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Daniel TinkerDepartment of Dermatology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9852-5304
Kristin SmithDepartment of Dermatology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.
Gillian HeineckeDepartment of Dermatology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.
Saint Louis University · USBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · USUniversity of Washington · US

Funding

The Harvard Clinical and Translational Science CenterUL1TR002541 · NCATS · HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL · PI NADLER, LEE MARSHALL · 2018 to 2022
$93.0M
NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR002541NIH HHS UL1 TR002541
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDermatology residents gain exposure to dermatopathology through a variety of educational modalities. While virtual pathology applications have risen dramatically, resident utilization of digital libraries, slide scanner availability, and comfort with virtual slides are not well-known. This study aims to assess the current landscape of educational resources used by dermatology residents.

methodsA 17-question survey was sent to dermatology residents through a national email database. The survey was a self-assessment of their experience in dermatopathology education and the use of departmental slide scanners.

resultsThe use of digital dermatopathology is high among trainees, despite only half of respondents reporting slide scanner access. Residents report using virtual images more often in non-clinical dermatopathology didactics and independent studies compared to clinical dermatopathology rotations. Public slide set use was common, while professional society and departmental slide sets may be underutilized. Over half of respondents report being extremely or very comfortable navigating interactive scanned slides.

conclusionsSurvey data suggests digital slides are currently predominantly used in non-clinical dermatopathology rotations and independent studies. Incorporation of slide scanners into departments may benefit resident education through the development of high-quality, curated departmental slide sets.

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Internship and ResidencyHumansSurveys and Questionnairesdermatopathologydigital pathologyresident educationslide scanners

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PMID37749824
PMCPMC10843035
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