Digital vs. traditional: which microscope method helps med students learn better?

NCT ID NCT07302633

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared two ways of teaching medical students to use microscopes: the traditional method with physical microscopes and a newer digital method using computers. 350 fourth-year medical students took part to see which approach helped them learn better. The goal was to find out if virtual microscopy could be as good as or better than the old-fashioned way.

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Locations

  • Quaid-E-Azam Medical College

    Bahawalpur, Punjab Province, 63100, Pakistan