The Evaluation of Homegrown Digital Scanner as Learning and Assessment Tool of Hematoxylin and Eosin Stained Slides in Pathology Residency

Senthil Kishore, Rohitha Kuppusamy

Abstract: Traditionally, pathology residency education relied mainly on the examination of glass slides. However, this approach has its own set of drawbacks. The arrival of digital pathology and whole slide imaging machines at affordable rates opens up new opportunities in the world of pathology residency training. To assess the utility and significance of low-cost digital slide scanner as learning and assessment tool in pathology residency. 120 digital slides are used in assessment, aided with formative and summative assessment. 28 residents of pathology. The participants were equally divided into 3 groups based on the year of residency. Each session reviewed whole-mount scanned images that were zoomed to high power to demonstrate specific pathological findings in a stress-free, engaging, learning environment with simultaneous group/peer learning. The mean of the post-slide review test collected at the end of each session was calculated for each participant. Summative assessment score was correlated with the mean post-slide review test calculated earlier. Digital pathology education has shown its effectiveness in residency education and is a valuable asset in the hands of a fine mentor. WSI can be an effective tool for training residents in pathology.

Keywords: Morphle, Digital Pathology, Medical Education, Residency, Mentor

How to Cite?: Senthil Kishore, Rohitha Kuppusamy, "The Evaluation of Homegrown Digital Scanner as Learning and Assessment Tool of Hematoxylin and Eosin Stained Slides in Pathology Residency", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 741-744, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251209134147, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251209134147