Table 1. Characteristics of Study Pathologists Randomized to TM or WSI for Interpretation of Melanocytic Lesions.
| Characteristic | Pathologists, No. (%) (N = 87) | |
|---|---|---|
| Digital WSI | Glass | |
| Overall | 41 | 46 |
| Age, y | ||
| <40 | 7 (17) | 8 (17) |
| 40-49 | 10 (24) | 19 (41) |
| 50-59 | 15 (37) | 15 (33) |
| ≥60 | 9 (22) | 4 (9) |
| Sex | ||
| Female | 22 (54) | 18 (39) |
| Male | 19 (46) | 28 (61) |
| Affiliation with academic medical center | ||
| No | 28 (68) | 35 (76) |
| Yes | 13 (32) | 11 (24) |
| Board certified or fellowship trained in dermatopathologya | ||
| No | 27 (66) | 22 (48) |
| Yes | 14 (34) | 24 (52) |
| Years interpreting melanocytic skin lesions | ||
| <10 | 18 (44) | 23 (50) |
| ≥10 | 23 (56) | 23 (50) |
| Caseload interpreting melanocytic skin lesions, No./mo | ||
| <60 | 22 (54) | 23 (50) |
| ≥60 | 19 (46) | 23 (50) |
| Considered self to be an expert in melanocytic skin lesions in the eyes of colleagues | ||
| No | 27 (66) | 18 (39) |
| Yes | 14 (34) | 28 (61) |
Abbreviations: TM, traditional microscopy; WSI, whole-slide imaging.
a
This category consists of physicians with single or multiple fellowships that include dermatopathology. Also includes physicians with single or multiple board certifications that include dermatopathology.