title: Web-based pathology education.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To develop and present computer-aided instructional resources via the Internet, intranets, and desktop computers to augment pathology education.
  
  
  METHODS
  World Wide Web sites available via Internet access and a CD-ROM for intranets.
  
  
  METHODS
  The University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A comprehensive set of gross and microscopic images with text, along with interactive examination questions, has been developed and placed on World Wide Web servers. A CD-ROM has been developed for use with intranets and individual desktop computers.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Web-based delivery of computer-aided instruction is an efficient means of enhancing courses for students studying pathology. Both Internet and CD-ROM delivery of educational resources provide flexible access to study materials. Teaching faculty can easily generate and edit web-based materials for efficient resource management. Student performance has been enhanced.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City 84132, USA.
authors.forename: E C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Klatt
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Dennis
mesh_terms: D019034:CD-I; D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D010336:Pathology / Q000193:education*