n.hurwitz 1 , a.tichelli 1 , p. kumar 2 m.raphael 3 j.githang’a 4
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International Network For Cancer Treatment and Research (INCTR)
program for online consultation and continuing education in pathology and
hematology
N.Hurwitz1, A.Tichelli1, P. Kumar2 M.Raphael 3J.Githang’a4
1Depts of Pathology and Hematology, University of Basel, 2 Dept of Pathology, Oman Medical College, Sultanate of Oman,
3 Service d’hematologie AP-HP, CHU Bicêtre, Université Paris Sud, 4Dept of Human Pathology, University of Nairobi.
INCTR “iPath” PROGRAMRef: Poster - INCTR Workshop in Hematopath, Kenya,
Tanzania 2011, J. Githang’a et al
PRINCIPLE : to achieve highest level of professional
standards while keeping costs as low as possible AIM: sustainable strengthening of diagnostic
Pathology and Hematology APPROACH:
- optimal use of existing facilities
- offering a platform for professional dialogue (iPath)
and easy access to high quality consultation as key factor for professional quality
Special feature It is aimed at young people, to help to build up their future
EQUIPMENT: PHOTOMICROGRAPHY, COMPUTER/ LAPTOP,
INTERNET ACCESS
ISSUES ADDRESSED IN THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING WORKSHOP
Strengthening the professional status of pathologists through discussion of diagnoses on iPath.
Improving communication between various disciplines
• Compensation for the lack of well trained experts by online consultations.
Online support after training in new methodologies Residents’ training and CME through online case
discussions
DISCUSSION OF CASES ON IPATH AND
HIGH QUALITY SECOND OPINIONS
IMPROVING COMMUNICATION
Clinicians to provide relevant information CBCs in hematologic cases Results of imaging studies in the diagnosis
of bone and soft tissue tumors Clinicopathologic conferences and online case discussions
ONLINE SUPPORT FOR TECHNOLOGISTS AFTER TRAINING IN NEW METHODS eg: CYTOCHEMISTRY AT THE HEMATOPATHOLOGY WS
CASE ILLUSTRATING THE NEED FOR EXPERT CONSULTATIONS
ONLINE CASE DISCUSSIONCoats Disease
Muhimbili University Hospital-University Hospital Basel
TRANSFORMING THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE TO PRACTICAL DIAGNOSTIC SKILLS -
CONVENTIONAL RESIDENTS’ TRAINING
TRANSFORMING THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE TO PRACTICAL DIAGNOSTIC SKILLS -
CYBER SPACE VERSION OF RESIDENT‘S TRAINING
ACTIVITIES AT THE TIKUR ANBESSA HOSPITAL ADDIS ABABA, PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY PROJECT
A. Onsite Activities: • Evaluation of local needs by onsite visits• Improvement of quality of preparations and introduction of
simple diagnostic methods B. Online Activities: • Expert’s consultations (securing diagnosis before therapy)• Training and CME : Interactive online case discussions• Follow-up on quality of cytochemical stains• Systematic online training in interpretation
of bone marrow aspiratesImprovement of diagnosis within 6 monthsCosts: travel costs for consultants
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSDepts of Pathology and Hematology University of BaselD.BaumhoerP.DalquenL.TornilloP.MeyerS.FrankH.HopferE.BruderS.DirnhoferA.Tzankov
Members of BDIAPK.FlemingL.HirschowitzS. LoveY. WilliamsS.Levine
A.Sivaraman
Depts of Pathology and HematologyTikur Anbessa Hospital Addis AbabaG.TufaG.AmhaM. ArayaselassieMoges KebedeY.Endirias
Dept of Human PathologyUniversity of NairobiG.KitonyiE.WalongD.GateiJ.Ieri
INCTR Brussels INCTR USThe Aslan ProjectI.MagrathA.ShadML Cohen
Technical AssistanceM.HublerK. BrauchliP.Huber
Dept of Pathology Muhimbili University Dar es SalaamB.RugwizangogaJN KitinyaE.KaayaE.Vuhahula
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