PathOToons: Open-Access Medical Illustrations for Systemic Pathology
Files
Download Autoimmune Disorders (1.3 MB)
Download Bullous Disorders (1.2 MB)
Download Cardiomyopathy (1.6 MB)
Download Congenital Heart Defects (1.2 MB)
Download Myocardial Infarction (1.3 MB)
Download Neural Crest & MEN Syndrome (1.5 MB)
Download Parathyroid Disorders (1.5 MB)
Download Skin Cancers (1.4 MB)
Download Thyroid Disorders (3.3 MB)
Download Transplant Rejection (1.4 MB)
Download Vasculitis (2.0 MB)
Description
PathOToons is an open educational resource designed to enhance medical student learning and long-term retention of pathological diseases through original, concept-driven cartoons. The project is an expanding compilation of visual learning tools that translate complex pathology content into memorable illustrations and animations aligned with medical school curricula and board examination preparation.
Each cartoon emphasizes high-yield disease mechanisms, diagnostic features, and clinically relevant associations using visual storytelling, symbolism, and humor. This approach is grounded in principles of visual learning and dual coding, aiming to reduce cognitive load and promote durable memory formation. The resource includes both animated content and downloadable illustrated materials to support varied learning preferences and self-directed study.
As a freely accessible and continuously growing platform, PathOToons is designed to evolve alongside learner needs and curricular demands, with the goal of ultimately encompassing pathology across all organ systems. This project demonstrates how creative, learner-centered visual resources can complement traditional medical education while promoting equity, accessibility, and engagement within an open-access framework.
External Link
https://sites.google.com/view/pathotoons/home
Publication Date
1-2026
Publisher
Open Touro
City
New York
Keywords
Pathology, Education, Medical, Cartoons, Illustrations, Visual, Mnemonics, Learning
Disciplines
Diseases | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License
Recommended Citation
Connington, R. (2026). PathOToons: Open-Access Medical Illustrations for Systemic Pathology. Retrieved from https://touroscholar.touro.edu/opentextbooks/19
