Table 4.

A Description of the “Pros” and “Cons” of the In-person Elective (LAMP 7150) in Comparison to the Virtual Elective (LAMP 7116).

In-person elective (LAMP 7150)	Virtual elective (LAMP 7116)
Pros
More interaction with ancillary staff in the pathology department Able to better contextualize the pathology department and the day-to-day life of a pathologist in an “in person” space More spontaneous learning opportunities	More flexibility in the schedule for both students and teaching staff More opportunities to customize the curriculum to students’ specific interests More learning resources for students to review Able to maintain safe social distancing
Cons
Less foundational teaching material and assignments to reinforce the material Less structure to the rotation Less customization to students’ career interests (no subspecialty-specific assignments, etc)	Less frequent interaction with faculty, residents, fellows, and staff More difficult to coordinate sign-outs and spontaneous learning opportunities Slightly greater time commitment for faculty, especially when initially setting up the elective Loss of informal relationship building and mentorship Missing experience that is exclusive to in-person teaching (navigating the microscope, grossing, autopsy, cytopathology, etc).