Welcome to our fourth episode of the Ask a Pathologist Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to host Dr. Tristan Rutland, a highly accomplished medical educator and anatomical pathologist from Australia. Dr. Rutland, based at Western Sydney University and Liverpool Hospital, specializes in gastrointestinal pathology and is recognized for his extensive teaching, including an online Master of Medicine (Pathology) course and introducing virtual pathology to WSU. He's also a recipient of the prestigious Konrad Muller RCPA Outstanding Teaching Award and actively engages in social media education.

In this episode, Dr. Rutland shares his favorite resources, from local connections to global digital tools, for day-to-day practice and continuous education

Transcript: https://lumeadigital.com/best-resources-for-pathologists-podcast/

Episode Summary:

Dr. Rutland offers a comprehensive guide to valuable resources:

• Local Resources: Emphasizes the importance of clinicians and multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) for diagnostic insights and understanding patient care context.
• Educational & Online Resources:
  • Textbooks & WHO Blue Books: Classic, reliable sources for specialized and general tumor pathology information.
  • Colleagues & Consults: Crucial for diagnostic accuracy and learning, now greatly expedited by digital pathology, enabling real-time global second opinions.
  • Online Platforms: Pathology Outlines (free general resource), social media (Path Twitter, KiKo) for continuous learning and dynamic peer review, and synoptic reports (RCPA, CAP) for standardized cancer reporting.
  • Digital Pathology Portals: PathPresenter and the Royal College of Pathologists UK Portal offer vast digital slide libraries, including often-overlooked "normalish" cases, for education.

Dr. Rutland highlights the increasing collegiality within the global pathology community via digital tools. He expresses optimism for the future, where technology will continue to enhance access to expertise and education worldwide.

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