Interactive Karyotyping training

Despite the wide use of newer techniques in genetic diagnostics,there remains a need for technologists to learn human chromosome morphology,identify abnormal metaphases and report clinical abnormalities. global shortage of cytogenetic trainers and a time consuming training process makes karyotyping training difficult. we have developed a web based interactive karyotyping training tool,karyotutor©,that allows technologists to learn karyotyping in an interactive environment and aids the trainer in the training process. karyotutor© provides visual clues for identifying abnormal chromosomes,provides instant test scores and includes a reference library of ideograms,sample chromosome images and reference materials. trainees are able to recursively work on a case till a satisfactory result is achieved,with karyotutor providing interactive inputs. additionally,trainers can assign cases and monitor trainee progress using audit trail management and other administrative features. © journal of krishna institute of medical sciences university.