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Pathology Education in the Age of Copilots

While generative AI tools erode the need for memorization, might they be teaching students to ask better questions?

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    Shift from memorization to interpretation in pathology education.

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    Critical judgment and reasoning are essential skills.

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    AI tools should be seen as assisting, not replacing expert reasoning.

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    Prioritize AI literacy alongside diagnostic literacy.

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    Assessment should focus on reasoning skills, not just recall.

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    Educators must adapt to effectively integrate AI in teaching.

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    Bias detection in AI outputs is crucial in clinical contexts.

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Pathology Education in the Age of Copilots

While generative AI tools erode the need for memorization, might they be teaching students to ask better questions?

  • by Ioulia Chatzistamou

  • February 19, 2026

  • 7 min

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