Veterinary Students’ Perception of Problem Topics in Epithelium Tissue

First-year veterinary students face difficulties in learning epithelium tissue histology even though educators provide exceptional care. We need to address these difficulties and their solutions to provide a better learning experience for students. Thus, this study was planned to evaluate the veterinary students’ perception of problem topics in epithelium tissue. It was a descriptive study in which a total of 110 first-year veterinary medicine students were included. A questionnaire (having 4 sections) regarding epithelium tissue histology learning was used. Students were asked to complete the questionnaire according to their perception of learning epithelium tissue. Identification of epithelium under the light microscope was more problem topics on students’ perception than the theoretical understanding of epithelium without 3D presentation. Invisible outline of epithelium cells and color imbalances of the epithelium slide under the microscope due to potential staining issues or others were the major reasons for problem topics. The use of a 3D epithelium cell model, huge real pictures from epithelium microscope slides, and newly stained microscope slides may reduce the problem topics in epithelium tissue. The major problem topic of epithelium tissue may be overcome by educators using 3D epithelium cell models and microscope slide pictures. Further study may be conducted on the other problem topics, along with their respective reasons and valid solutions.