Guest Editorial: Integrating Special Pathology and Laboratory Medicine into the Transitional Clerkship Model for 4th Year MBBS: A Strategic Educational Realignment

Abstract

The structure of medical education is critical in shaping competent and well-rounded physicians. In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the need to better integrate basic and clinical sciences throughout the medical curriculum(1). One area that demands such integration is pathology, particularly as we seek to enhance the role of Special Pathology and Laboratory Medicine within the 4th year MBBS Transitional Clerkship model (2). This editorial outlines a strategic realignment that redistributes pathology and microbiology content across the MBBS program, culminating in a robust, practice-oriented clerkship in Laboratory Medicine for final-year students.