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The global shift toward digital pathology necessitates accessible and cost-effective training tools, posing a significant challenge for resource-constrained veterinary faculties. The objective of this study was to evaluate the academic impact of a cost-effective, in-house-developed digital pathology platform implemented at a Romanian Veterinary Faculty during the 2024–2025 academic year. Grade data from six academic years (2018–2025) were used as historical controls. Statistical analysis, including independent-samples t-tests, ANOVA, and multivariable regression, was performed on individual student grade data to assess changes in academic performance and grade distribution. Results demonstrate a statistically significant increase in mean grades and a higher proportion of top-performing students following platform adoption. The 2024–2025 cohort outperformed four of five prior cohorts, showing a marked shift toward higher grades and fewer low grades. We conclude that this low-cost digital pathology platform may significantly enhance student academic outcomes in veterinary pathology education. These findings validate a scalable and sustainable model for improving pedagogical delivery in resource-conscious institutions worldwide. Further longitudinal research is essential to track the long-term sustainability of these academic gains and confirm the platform’s impact across multiple graduating cohorts.
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; Rizac, Raluca Ioana 1
; Ciocîrlie Nicoleta 2
; Soare Teodoru 1
; Militaru Manuella 1 1 Paraclinical Sciences Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 105 Splaiul Independenței, District 5, 050097 Bucharest, Romania; [email protected] (B.G.F.); [email protected] (T.S.); [email protected] (M.M.)
2 Animal Production and Public Health Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 105 Splaiul Independenței, District 5, 050097 Bucharest, Romania