Master Pathology,
one slide at a time.
Pathurn is a histopathology learning platform for medical students, dental students, lab scientists, and medical doctors — with timed steeplechase stations, spaced repetition, and a curated atlas of 200+ annotated slides for MBBS, BDS, USMLE, PLAB, and beyond.
14,000+ projected learners across 27+ supported countries
Respiratory System
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Streak
14 days
Due today
12 reviews
200+
Annotated slides
14k+
Projected learners
92%
Exam pass rate
27+
Countries supported
What's inside
Built around the skills
that get examined.
Every feature maps to what is tested in pathology practicals, OSCEs, and licensing exams — whether you are MBBS, BDS, USMLE, or PLAB.
Interactive Slide Atlas
Explore 200+ high-resolution H&E and special-stained slides. Built for medical, dental, and laboratory professionals with pixel-perfect clarity.
Steeplechase Simulator
Experience the pressure of real practical exams with timed stations. Practice identification, features, and diagnosis before the bell rings.
Expert Annotations
Master complex morphology with interactive hotspots. Each slide features expert-guided annotations pointing out diagnostic hallmarks.
Mastery Heatmap
Visualize your progress across 12 organ systems. Our diagnostic heatmap identifies your weak spots so you know exactly what to study next.
Custom Study Trays
Organize your learning by curating custom collections of slides and pots. Save difficult specimens into 'Trays' for focused, high-yield review.
Compare Mode
Understand the difference instantly. Toggle between normal tissue and pathological specimens to master differential diagnosis.
Gross Pathology (Pots)
Go beyond histology with our macroscopic specimen library. Study gross anatomy pots with the same high-resolution detail as our slides.
Spaced Repetition
Build durable long-term retention. Our smart algorithm resurfaces specimens at optimal intervals to ensure you never forget a diagnosis.
Exam-Condition Filters
Simulate any testing environment. Use Projector and Print filters to train under the exact conditions of your university practical exams.
The process
Three steps to exam-day confidence.
Explore the Atlas
Pick an organ system. Study annotated slides, read concise notes, and interact with hotspots — whether you're preparing for an MBBS practical, USMLE Step 1, or PLAB.
Run Steeplechase
Enter timed 60-second stations. Identify the slide, name the stain, list key features — matching the pressure of real practicals and licensing exams worldwide.
Drill weak spots
Spaced repetition tracks every mistake and resurfaces your weakest slides at the right intervals until every system is solid — no matter your exam board.
Voices from the community
From learners who had to pass.
“I passed my histo SSQ with an A. The steeplechase mode is exactly like the real thing — I wasn't scared walking in.”
Adaeze O.
University of Benin · Medicine, Year 4
“The mastery heatmap showed me I was completely blind on renal histology. Four weeks of Pathurn later and I'm at 88% — Step 1 ready.”
James R.
University of Edinburgh · Medicine, Year 3 · USMLE Step 1 Candidate
“Finally a platform that takes pathology seriously regardless of where you study. Not generic, not watered down — Pathurn is exactly what we needed.”
Priya M.
Manipal University · MBBS, Year 5
Pricing Plans
Simple, transparent pricing.
From first-year rotations to licensing exams — MBBS, BDS, USMLE, PLAB — we have a plan for you.
Scholar Free
Ideal for beginners starting their pathology journey.
Monthly Pass
Perfect for a quick review or a short posting.
Posting Pass
Perfect for your full Pathology posting rotation.
Academic Pass
Master Pathology for the entire academic year.
Degree Pass
The ultimate companion for your entire medical degree.
Your next exam is closer than you think.
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