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Crowdsourcing Med Ed: The Pathology Portal

When the pathology community pools its learning resources, great things can be achieved in continuous education, explains Jo Martin

By Helen Bristow 09/07/2026 Interview 4 min read

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Clinical Scorecard: Crowdsourcing Med Ed: The Pathology Portal

At a Glance

Category	Detail
Condition	Pathology Education
Key Mechanisms	Web-based learning platform providing curated educational resources.
Target Population	Pathology staff and students, including undergraduate and senior professionals.
Care Setting	NHS and university learning environments.

Key Highlights

Offers free, quality assured, curated content for pathology education.
Nearly 8,500 users globally, including students and senior leaders.
Content includes clinical cases, recorded lectures, and interactive quizzes.
Supports continuous professional development (CPD) for pathology professionals.
Crowdsourced content from the pathology community enhances resource diversity.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

Management

Monitoring & Follow-up

Risks

Patient & Prescribing Data

Not applicable; focuses on educational resources for pathology.

Not applicable; platform provides educational materials.

Clinical Best Practices

Utilize the Pathology Portal for access to diverse educational resources.
Engage with the community for content contributions and feedback.
Regularly update and review educational materials to reflect current knowledge.

Related Resources & Content

Pathology Portal

About the Author(s)

Helen Bristow

Combining my dual backgrounds in science and communications to bring you compelling content in your speciality.

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