Created in partnership with the NHS England Technology Enhanced Learning team, the Pathology Portal has become a fantastic free resource for the global pathology community hosting high-quality content, fostering community engagement and supporting continuous learning and improving professional practice.
Some of the key milestones and achievements since the launch of the portal 2 years ago include:
- The Pathology Portal has grown from over 1,500 resources to over 5,500. This includes a rich library of lectures, podcasts, detailed cases and interactive learning materials designed to enhance the knowledge of those in pathology linked roles.
- The resources which have been launched by visitors to the portal more than 170,000 times, cover a wide range of specialties and topics, including content which is not available anywhere else.
For example:
- Introduction to red cell morphology
- Alcohol excess and inpatient biochemistry results
- GOSH Paediatric Tumour Pathology
- Genomic in medical specialities: Cardiology
- Autopsy – lung - emphysema
- A dedicated community delivering success. The Pathology Portal team are proud to have over 3800 active users and more than 100 contributors who are consistently engaged with the Pathology Portal.
- Award winning – The Pathology Portal has won an award for Outstanding Innovation at the 2023 Healthcare Honours and a highly commended at the Health Service Journal Digital Awards in 2024.
Celebrating 2 years of the Pathology Portal
`As we celebrate two years amazing years of the Pathology Portal, I am incredibly proud that we have created an innovative training and educational resource that pathologists and scientists across all pathology specialties can access throughout their career.
This has only been made possible through a successful collaboration with our partners the NHS England Technology Enhanced Learning team. Over the last two years we have been greatly motivated by hearing user success stories. The team have received numerous testimonials from health professionals who have significantly benefited from the Pathology Portal. These stories highlight the real-world impact of the resources and the value they bring to the pathology community.’
Professor Jo Martin Project Lead, Pathology Portal
Feedback from users of the Pathology Portal:
`I think it's brilliant to have this integration of different pathology subspecialties and this collaboration of experts from varying fields, with the common goal of teaching the next wave of pathologists. I recommend it to every trainee I meet, and consultants as well.’ Consultant, Histopathology
One of the exceptional aspects of the Pathology Portal is the availability of high quality, whole slide imaging. This has allowed the Portal to be used for External Quality Assessment (EQA’s) in a range of specialties and for teaching internationally. Over the last 2 years there has also been the development of other features including different forms of assessments to test knowledge and improvements to the user experience, making it easier to navigate and share resources.
As the Pathology Portal celebrates its 2-year milestone, the team are planning for the future with many new plans in the pipeline. This includes new resources, courses and features aimed at further improving the learning experience.
If you have any questions or would like to contribute to the Pathology Portal’s resources, you can get in contact with the team at [email protected].
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