Developing an education module of integrative breast pathology for UBC medical students

Breast cancer diagnosis involves multidisciplinary knowledge and skills. Integrative approach of breast pathology, such as the diagnostic correlation of pathology and radiology, reflects a “real-world” clinical experience and an effective learning strategy. To promote integrative learning, we propose to develop an educational module of integrative breast pathology (IBP) in the UBC medical program. The IBP features both vertical and horizontal integration and aims to enhance students' learning of breast cancer diagnosis. Both subject matter experts and medical students will work together through the entire development process to ensure learners' perceptions are included. The success of the IBP module will be determined by the students’ ability to interpret diagnostic correlations and the utility of molecular markers for treatment management.