Digital Pathology Implementation can Help Alleviate Limited Pathology Services in Developing Countries

Abstract

This short communication highlights lack of resources in Pathology in developing countries which ultimately affects pathology residency training as well as routine practice of lab medicine. There are a few recommendations to help alleviate pathology manpower in resource limited countries including digitization of teaching resources, integration of pathology education into systems-based curriculum, concept of virtual electives, specialization within pathology practices beyond the academic centers and competency-based certification. Opportunities like digital pathology, virtual trainings and online courses can play an important role in pathology education and for covering all kind of curricula. These changes will also implement a standardized education system of international quality. The digital world has a lot to offer in terms of training and there are extensive learning options if we learn to utilize them properly. More and more remote platforms are becoming available in the form of elective opportunities and online teaching sessions. It is important to promote these platforms as they do not have border restrictions and they are a perfect example of how education should be free and accessible to everyone around the world. Keywords: Digital pathology; Virtual training; Electives; Pathology education; Manpower; Competen