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N.Hurwitz 1 , A.Tichelli 1 , P. Kumar 2 M.Raphael 3 J.Githang’a 4

International Network For Cancer Treatment and Research (INCTR) program for online consultation and continuing education in pathology and hematology . N.Hurwitz 1 , A.Tichelli 1 , P. Kumar 2 M.Raphael 3 J.Githang’a 4 1 Depts of Pathology and Hematology, University of Basel,

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N.Hurwitz 1 , A.Tichelli 1 , P. Kumar 2 M.Raphael 3 J.Githang’a 4

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  1. International Network For Cancer Treatment and Research (INCTR) program for online consultation and continuing education in pathology and hematology N.Hurwitz1, A.Tichelli1, P. Kumar2M.Raphael3J.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.

  2. 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

  3. EQUIPMENT: PHOTOMICROGRAPHY, COMPUTER/ LAPTOP, INTERNET ACCESS

  4. 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

  5. DISCUSSION OF CASES ON IPATH ANDHIGH QUALITY SECOND OPINIONS

  6. 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

  7. ONLINE SUPPORT FOR TECHNOLOGISTS AFTER TRAINING IN NEW METHODS eg: CYTOCHEMISTRY AT THE HEMATOPATHOLOGY WS

  8. CASE ILLUSTRATING THE NEED FOR EXPERT CONSULTATIONS

  9. ONLINE CASE DISCUSSIONCoats Disease Muhimbili University Hospital-University Hospital Basel

  10. TRANSFORMING THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE TO PRACTICAL DIAGNOSTIC SKILLS -CONVENTIONAL RESIDENTS’ TRAINING

  11. TRANSFORMING THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE TO PRACTICAL DIAGNOSTIC SKILLS -CYBER SPACE VERSION OF RESIDENT‘S TRAINING

  12. 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 aspirates Improvement of diagnosis within 6 months Costs: travel costs for consultants

  13. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Dept of Human Pathology University of Nairobi G.Kitonyi E.Walong D.Gatei J.Ieri Depts of Pathology and Hematology University of Basel D.Baumhoer P.Dalquen L.Tornillo P.Meyer S.Frank H.Hopfer E.Bruder S.Dirnhofer A.Tzankov Members of BDIAP K.Fleming L.Hirschowitz S. Love Y. Williams S.Levine A.Sivaraman Dept of Pathology Muhimbili University Dar es SalaamB.Rugwizangoga JN Kitinya E.Kaaya E.Vuhahula INCTR Brussels INCTR USThe Aslan ProjectI.Magrath A.ShadML Cohen Depts of Pathology and HematologyTikurAnbessa Hospital Addis Ababa G.Tufa G.Amha M. Arayaselassie MogesKebede Y.Endirias Technical Assistance M.Hubler K. Brauchli P.Huber

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