Episode 186: Dr Ritcha Saxena – Enhancing Pathology Education Through Active Learning Strategies
Today Dr Ritcha Saxena returns to the podcast.
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She integrated virtual teaching methods into her educational approach, including online lectures, Zoom discussions, and virtual microscopy.
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Dr. Saxena was involved in a study analyzing pathology education in medical schools in the U.S. and other countries, focusing on curriculum content, teaching methods, and instructional time allocation.
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The study showed differences in pathology education between the U.S. and other countries, with more lecture hours and active learning strategies outside the U.S.
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We discuss the 2010 Carnegie Foundation report on medical education reform, emphasizing integration of basic sciences with clinical training and active learning strategies.
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She is currently working on integrating pathology into interprofessional education and writing a manual on AI’s impact on medical education.
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Dr. Saxena is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare education and has received recognition for her contributions in this area.
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