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This research aims to identify barriers to pathology education in low- and middle-income countries and develop frameworks for building diagnostic capacity.

May 20, 2026Considerations in MedicineOpen Access

Scaling global pathology education: insights from the Global Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Consortium (GPALMC) summit at University of Michigan

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KMKamran MirzaMichigan Medicine OBOmar BabaHenry Ford Health System MWMarya WahidiWayne State University

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Expert consensus identifies barriers and solutions for pathology education in LMICs, suggesting systemic reforms for improvement.

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This research aims to identify barriers to pathology education in low- and middle-income countries and develop frameworks for building diagnostic capacity.
Qualitative synthesis of summit proceedings using thematic analysis and AI-assisted synthesis.
Engagement of 20 experts from multiple countries to discuss and develop consensus-based recommendations.
Integration of a literature review to support findings and recommendations.
47% of the global population lacks access to essential diagnostics.
Identified barriers include brain drain, infrastructure deficits, and misaligned curricula.
Sustainable progress requires ownership by governments and integrated governance strategies.

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Mirza et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d5040f03e14405aa9bdc9 https://doi.org/10.1136/conmed-2025-000021

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Scaling global pathology education: insights from the Global Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Consortium (GPALMC) summit at University of Michigan

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Scaling global pathology education: insights from the Global Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Consortium (GPALMC) summit at University of Michigan

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