Enhancing Student Learning by Integrating Anatomy in Pathology Teaching.

BACKGROUND: Vertically integrating anatomy into pathology curricula is beneficial for student-centered learning. This study investigates the effectiveness of this approach on student learning outcomes. ACTIVITY: Learners received a vertically integrated pathology curriculum; their pre- and post-course test data were collected. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Two-hundred thirty-two learners participated in the activity. Upon completing the activity, their average post-course performance was significantly better than that of a control group (P < 0.05), with significantly higher scores on solving pathology case problems (P < 0.05), as well as on retaining anatomy concepts (P < 0.05). Vertically integrating anatomy in pathology instruction is an effective educational approach. © International Association of Medical Science Educators 2021.