Evaluation of directed instruction in Pathology training

The objectives of this work were to evaluate the contribution of directed instruction (DE) based on anatomical-clinical observations in pathology training. It was a descriptive study of three sessions of DE in pathology carried out in 2017, provided to 16 students of the Faculty of Medicine of Tunis. We analyzed 27 pre-tests, 27 satisfaction questionnaires, and 17 learning evaluation sheets. All students scored above the eliminatory grade on the pretest . All students rated the content of the DE as relevant and interesting, the time allocated to the DE session, the interactivity and discussion as sufficient, the objectives of the DE met, and the support provided as appropriate. They suggested more DE sessions and the generalization of this type of teaching to pathology clerkships and other specialties. Scores on the learning assessment forms were A, the highest score. It appears that DE in pathology using anatomical/clinical observations is a learning method appreciated by students and useful in facilitating learning.