A free & modular #pathology #elective | For anyone, anywhere | Founded by @kmirza and @cullen_lilley | Now an official publication of @apcprods | #pathology

.#Pathology education has historically depended on geography, institutional privilege, cost, and access. We wanted to challenge that. What started during the chaos of COVID became something much bigger. Our new paper on @PathElective shows that a free, virtual, globally accessible pathology education platform reached learners across nearly every region of the world, across diverse backgrounds, training levels, identities, and lived experiences. More importantly, the data tell a deeper story. Nearly a quarter of respondents reported difficulty accessing reliable internet. Less than half grew up in English-speaking households. Many were balancing jobs while training. And yet, 76% felt PathElective was more accessible than traditional educational resources, while 72% felt it filled an unmet educational need. That matters because education should not belong only to those born into the “right” systems. For years, pathology has talked about visibility, access, pipeline development, and global engagement. This project was an attempt to actually build something instead of just talking about it. Proud of this work and proud of the incredible collaborators who helped create PathElective. Proud that a pathology platform built with generosity and community at its core could reach people from around the world. And honestly, I think this is just the beginning of what democratized medical education can become. @AcadPathol @apcprods @UMichPath #Pathology #MedEd #MedicalEducation #DigitalPathology #PathTwitter #FOAMed #GlobalHealth #Hematopathology #PathElective #AcademicMedicine #MedicalStudents #Residency #MedicalEducationResearch clinicalkey.com/#!/content/p…
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We’re just 12 days away from the 2026 Spring Residents Forum Meeting! Looking forward to bringing pathology residents from across the country together for discussion, networking, and leadership development. Register here: events.cap.org/event/SPRF26/… #SPRF26
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So excited to share the latest research from @PathElective in @AcadPathol. In this study, we present survey data from 1000+ users showing this free, virtual platform is more accessible than traditional #MedEd resources doi.org/10.1016/j.acpath.202…
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PathElective retweeted
🔬UCLA Pathology's Post-Sophomore/Junior Fellowship Program is now recruiting medical students to join our 1-Year Pathology Fellowship for 2026-2027! #Pathology #path2path #PathX #pathfellowship @Path_SIG @PathElective @Inside_TheMatch Apply today! 👉 bit.ly/4mexWqi
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⁦@majorajay⁩ nicely highlighting the value of integrating online content into curriculum development #ASH25
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🌍 When COVID-19 paused medical training, @kmirza and @cullen_lilley, built @PathElective — a free online pathology platform now used in 150+ countries. 🌍 🎥 Hear how they turned an idea into a worldwide movement for accessible medical education. ow.ly/zazt50XjLMu #PathX
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Hello #PathTwitter #PathX! I need you to please send this survey to EVERY M3, M4, or PGY1 that you know! luc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo… It takes a few minutes to complete and will give us important data regarding medical education. @Inside_TheMatch @MatchToPath
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Although I couldn’t be there in person due to flight cancellations, @KMirza and I had an amazing time presenting our work on @PathElective during the joint session on the #MedEd resources available in the UME to GME transition in pathology. #AAPath24 #Path2Path @apcprods
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Great discussion surrounding the UME to GME transition in #pathology education! What a pleasure it was to co-speak with @cullen_lilley on the critical nature of this junction in our trainees education and the value of @PathElective - #UMEDs session @apcprods #AAPATH24
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Emerging trends in pathology education emphasize the integration of digital tools and interprofessional collaboration, ensuring that future pathologists are equipped for evolving medical landscapes. #PathologyEducation #MedEd #DigitalInnovation - inspired by how Dr. Plummer took @PathElective to the next level! @cullen_lilley @UMichPath Check out the paper: sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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@PathElective has been an awesome source for basic pathology learning! Thank you for being one of instrumental individuals who started this platform! 👏🏽🙏🏼
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PathElective retweeted
PathElective and AceMyPath provide new undergraduate-postgraduate curricula based on digital tools. They are comprehensive source of pathology education, that release official standalone certifications and can be integrated into official training programs as it actually occurred
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I am so excited to announce the newest @AceMyPath textbook: A Concise Review of Clinical Microbiology. This book is a group effort from numerous passionate microbiologist and laboratorians from around the world who wanted to offer a comprehensive but concise review of clinical microbial diversity. I hope this book is helpful to future generations of trainees preparing for board exams, and I can’t wait to hear what you all think! a.co/d/ekAohh2
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Happy #humpdayHemepath y'all! Kid with anemia - what's the finding in this bone marrow? @UMichPath @umichmedicine @UMichMedSchool @UMich @nihardesai7 @ASH_hematology @HemOncFellows 🏮
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PathElective retweeted
🔬UCLA Pathology's Post-Sophomore/Junior Fellowship Program is now recruiting medical students to join our 1-Year #Pathology Fellowship for 2024-2025! #PathTwitter #PathX #pathfellowship @Path_SIG @PathElective @Inside_TheMatch @dgsomucla Apply today! 👉 bit.ly/3FaKNX2
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It's hard to believe a year has passed since I applied to #Pathology residency. Since #pathmatch2024 applicants will start interviewing soon, I wanted to share the notetaking sheet I used to keep all the program information straight (link below) #PathTwitter
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Today was my last day in #Chicago. The last 4 years have been a roller coaster of emotions, but it was all worth it to find my #path2path (and meet some amazing people along the way). Thank you @loyolapathology esp. @KMirza, @eva_wojcik, et al. for everything
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My parents know me too well #PathTwitter #Path2Path #MD @UCLA_Pathology
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Register for this free @IFClinChem live webinar on active learning strategies! @_EFLM @_AACC @nejmkplus @PathElective @Area9Lyceum #LabMedTwitter #PathTwitter tinyurl.com/4869f6zc
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