Telepathology, virtual microscopy, whole slide imaging –evolution of developments in pathology

With the advancement in the field of digital imaging, computational technology, artificial intelligence, data mining altogether brings out new era of practice. This evolutionary developments in field of pathology are going to be revolutionary in present and future. Tele-pathology is about the practice of pathology at a distance by pathologists. It includes all histopathology consultation including the generation of a written report, quality control, and quality assurance (QA) of all of the processes of light microscopy, interpretation, consultation with the patient’s physicians. Whole slide imaging (WSI) targets to emulate the techniques of light microscopy, albeit in a computer-created manner. Use of these techniques in practice by Pathologists, scientists, technologists, administrators and industry partners is going to be a major help in healthcare and life scinces. Methods: We are taking a overview of digital pathology and its application for knowledge, awareness and enthusitic use in practice, education and training programmes by a pathologists in near future.