Excellence Available Everywhere. Journal Article

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Authors: Mirza, KM; Gonzalez, RS; Jiang, XS; Khanafshar, E; Wobker, SE
Article Title: Excellence Available Everywhere.
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The goal is to describe the use of a virtual platform in the delivery of Virtual Pathology Grand Rounds (VPGR) and discuss the overall experience from the perspective of hosts, speakers, and participants. METHODS: Zoom was a natural choice for an online format because virtual platforms had been increasingly used to conduct meetings and medical education. VPGR hosted 14 speakers on a variety of topics, including subspecialty anatomic pathology material, digital pathology, molecular pathology, and medical education. RESULTS: There were 221 registrants and 114 participants for the first lecture, reaching a maximum of 1,268 registrants for the 12th lecture and the maximum limit of 300 participants during 3 lectures. Speakers stated that VPGR conveniently provided career-building opportunities through partnerships with host universities and remote attendance. Participants identified a lack of interpersonal communication and technical challenges as downsides. CONCLUSIONS: VPGR serves as strong proof of concept for the feasibility and demand for high-quality, remote academic pathology talks.
Journal Title: American Journal of Clinical Pathology
ISSN: 1943-7722; 0002-9173
Publisher: Unknown  
Date Published: 2021