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The Pathologist / Issues / 2026 / February / Pathology Education in the Age of Copilots
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Pathology Education in the Age of Copilots

While generative AI tools erode the need for memorization, might they be teaching students to ask better questions?

By Ioulia Chatzistamou 02/19/2026 Learning 5 min read
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5 Key Takeaways
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    Generative AI transforms pathology education by shifting focus from memorization to judgment and interpretation of clinical findings.

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    Students now prioritize discernment over recall, learning to verify AI outputs and engage in deeper clinical reasoning.

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    AI literacy is emerging as a core competency in pathology, emphasizing the need for students to ask meaningful questions and calibrate uncertainty.

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    Pathology education must adapt assessments to reflect AI's role, favoring interactive tasks over traditional memorization-based evaluations.

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    AI can enhance learning experiences in pathology by serving as a cognitive tool that fosters structured reasoning and critical thinking.

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Ioulia Chatzistamou

Ioulia Chatzistamou MD, PhD, Clinical Professor, Academic Pathologist Director, Master’s Program, Health Professional Sciences Concentration Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology University of South Carolina, Floyd School of Medicine Columbia, SC, USA

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