Designed for Pathology Minds Like Yours

Digital Pathology Starter Kit: Jumpstart your digital pathology journey with essential tools, knowledge, and strategies.

The Digital Pathology Starter Kit is your quick-start guide to understanding and applying digital pathology techniques–whether you’re just exploring the field or ready to enhance your practice. This beginner-friendly course introduces you to the fundamentals of digital microscopy, whole slide imaging, and open-source analysis tools that make digital pathology accessible to everyone, even on a tight budget. Learn how to select the right digital tools, analyze pathology images, and start building a modern pathology workflow today.

What You’ll Learn

✔ What digital pathology is and how it works

✔ The difference between static and dynamic imaging

✔ How to capture digital microscope images (even with your phone)

✔ Overview of eight free open-source software tools for tissue image analysis

✔ Key decision-making tips for choosing a whole slide imaging scanner

✔ How to start practicing digital pathology today, no heavy investment needed

Who It’s For

Med students, early-career pathologists, doctors, lab professionals, researchers, and anyone curious about starting with digital pathology the smart way.

Why Take This Course?

Fast-Track Introduction: Grasp the essentials of digital microscopy and image analysis

Practical Tools: Discover free software to kickstart your pathology projects immediately

Real-World Application: Learn how to make smart decisions about equipment and infrastructure

Flexible Learning: Start at your own pace and fit your learning into your busy schedule

By the End You’ll…

✔ Understand how to capture and analyze digital pathology images

✔ Know the key questions to ask when choosing imaging equipment

✔ Be ready to start practicing digital pathology with free, accessible tools

✔ Feel confident about your first steps toward modern pathology workflowse

Course Modules Include

Introduction to Digital Pathology

Eight Free Open-Source Software Programs for Image Analysis of Pathology Slides

Four Different Tiers of Digital Pathology

How to Choose a Whole Slide Imaging Scanner for Digital Pathology

“Digital pathology isn’t just the future, it’s accessible now. All you need is the right knowledge and a smart starting point.”

– Aleksandra Zuraw, DVM, Ph.D., Dipl. ACVP