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Helms JT, Johnson KM, Ball JL. A Comparative Analysis of Physical Therapy Anatomical Knowledge and Retention: Human Donor Dissection Versus Virtual Laboratory. JOURNAL, PHYSICAL THERAPY EDUCATION 2024; 38:107-115. [PMID: 38758175 DOI: 10.1097/jte.0000000000000330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Despite a long history of using human donor dissection (HDD) for physical therapy (PT) anatomy education, there are no PT guidelines that require HDD. The purpose of this quantitative causal-comparative study was to determine if Doctor of Physical Therapy students who used HDD had different grades both within anatomy and within courses that require retention and application of anatomical knowledge (kinesiology and a foundational musculoskeletal course) compared with those who used virtual 3-dimensional anatomical software (VAS). REVIEW OF LITERATURE Numerous factors affect the decision to use HDD within PT anatomy, and few PT studies have compared the effectiveness of VAS to HDD. SUBJECTS All students who took anatomy in an entry-level PT program from 2018 to 2021 (232 total students, 115 who used HDD in 2018-2019 and 117 who used VAS in 2020-2021). METHODS Mann-Whitney tests were used to compare anatomy grades (course, written examination, and practical examination) and future grades in kinesiology and a foundational musculoskeletal course for students who used HDD or VAS. RESULTS Physical therapy students who used VAS had statistically significant higher anatomy course grades (VAS 93.81% ± 4.99% to HDD 92.20% ± 4.53%) and higher practical examination grades (VAS 97.43% ± 2.91% to HDD 93.55% ± 4.39%) compared with those who used HDD. However, there were no significant differences between groups on written anatomy examinations (VAS 89.42% ± 7.21% to HDD 90.40% ± 4.94%), kinesiology grades (VAS 91.86% ± 4.52% to HDD 92.80% ± 4.27%), or foundational musculoskeletal grades (VAS 89.50% ± 3.89% to HDD 89.77% ± 3.83%). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION The causal-comparative study design prevents concluding that PT student grade differences were due exclusively to either anatomy laboratory method. It does provide preliminary evidence that the PT anatomy laboratory method did not practically affect anatomy performance or long-term application of anatomy knowledge in future coursework.
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- Jeb T Helms
- Jeb T. Helms is a clinical associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northern Arizona University, Room 102, Building 066, Health Professions Building, 208 E Pine Knoll Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86011 . Please address all correspondence to Jeb Helms
- Kristen M. Johnson is an associate professor and the director of curriculum and assessment in the College of Health and Society in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Hawaii Pacific University
- Jamie L. Ball is a research and dissertation faculty member at Grand Canyon University, College of Doctoral Studies Online
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- Jeb T. Helms is a clinical associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northern Arizona University, Room 102, Building 066, Health Professions Building, 208 E Pine Knoll Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86011 . Please address all correspondence to Jeb Helms
- Kristen M. Johnson is an associate professor and the director of curriculum and assessment in the College of Health and Society in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Hawaii Pacific University
- Jamie L. Ball is a research and dissertation faculty member at Grand Canyon University, College of Doctoral Studies Online
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- Jeb T. Helms is a clinical associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northern Arizona University, Room 102, Building 066, Health Professions Building, 208 E Pine Knoll Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86011 . Please address all correspondence to Jeb Helms
- Kristen M. Johnson is an associate professor and the director of curriculum and assessment in the College of Health and Society in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Hawaii Pacific University
- Jamie L. Ball is a research and dissertation faculty member at Grand Canyon University, College of Doctoral Studies Online
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Claveria A, Bachour D, Balta JY, Antonacci R, Ventura NM, Noel GPJC. A comparison of student perspectives on body donation across healthcare professional programs: From prosection- to dissection-based curricula. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2024; 17:558-570. [PMID: 38299426 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Donor-centered education offers students the opportunity to not only acquire visual and tactile experiences for applying anatomical knowledge but also a chance for students to reflect upon fundamental humanistic principles. The exploration of differences in students' viewpoints on body donation and the utilization of body donors in their education remains unexplored across various healthcare professional programs, which has an impact on student learning and experience. This study aimed to qualitatively examine the similarities and differences in student perspectives regarding body donation across three healthcare professional programs. One-page reflections from nursing (n = 37), physical and occupational therapy (n = 49), and medical students (n = 66) regarding their experiences in the anatomy laboratory at McGill University were collected and analyzed using a deductive approach based on themes and sub-themes outlined by Stephens et al. in 2019. Despite differences in their curricula, there were few discrepancies across the programs' reflections suggesting that donor-based learning had similar effects on each user group. Most students across the healthcare professional programs mentioned that their positive laboratory experiences motivated them to donate their bodies, extending the privilege they had to future generations. Nursing students did not reflect upon the notion that working with body donors provided unique learning experiences in the anatomy laboratory. Likewise, physical and occupational therapy (PT/OT) students did not address the importance of maintaining the privacy of body donors by covering certain body parts during lab. These findings show that prosection- and dissection-based exercises encourage reflective practices associated with these of medical ethics, highlighting an important advantage to including donor-based learning in anatomical education.
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Anatomy Learning Institute, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, California, USA
- Division of Anatomy, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Institute of Health Sciences Education, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Division of Anatomical Sciences, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Anatomy, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
- Institute of Health Sciences Education, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Division of Anatomical Sciences, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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Kruskie ME, Byram JN, Mussell JC. Near-Peer Teaching Opportunities Influence Professional Identity Formation as Educators in Future Clinicians. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2023; 33:1515-1524. [PMID: 38188376 PMCID: PMC10766879 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-023-01951-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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Teaching is a key role of a physician. Despite this, medical students are rarely exposed to the necessary skills and techniques throughout the duration of their education to prepare them for this component of their training. The gross anatomy lab provides a safe environment for students serving as near-peer educators to teach and learn to manage unexpected and uncomfortable situations. Students acting in near-peer teaching roles see a range of benefits from addressing personal weaknesses to improving communication skills and enhancing their anatomy and clinical knowledge, but there remains a lack of insight on how these experiences shape students' professional identity. This study examined how the professional identities of second-year medical students are shaped by serving as peer educators (PEs) in a gross anatomy laboratory. Gross anatomy PEs from the 2022 and 2025 cohorts recorded audio diary reflections at the end of each week they served as a PE highlighting how this role impacted how they view themselves as future physicians. Audio diary recordings were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using the framework method which includes familiarization, code application, and interpretation. A total of 26 audio diaries averaging 4 min in length were recorded across 11 PEs. Themes included Balancing Workload, Role of a Near Peer, Learning to Communicate, Learning to Collaborate, and Learning through Teaching. Students recognized that in addition to reinforcing their didactic training, serving as a peer educator in the gross anatomy lab helped them build skills necessary to fulfil their future role as a physician educator.
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- Megan E. Kruskie
- Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology, & Physiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN USA
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- Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology, & Physiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN USA
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- 6146 MEB, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 1901 Perdido St., New Orleans, LA 70112 USA
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Su J, Xiong JM, Yan FX, Tian XY, Chen YY, Dou CX, Yang QH. Effects of a virtual simulation-based interprofessional education activity for rehabilitation nursing using shared resources: A quasi-experimental study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2023; 126:105832. [PMID: 37167830 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Interprofessional education (IPE) is crucial for effective clinical practice but remains challenging to be implemented. The IPE activity using virtual simulation (VS) may potentially solve the time and space challenges of in-person interprofessional simulations. Using shared VS resources may increase the popularity of virtual teaching in conditions of limited resources. OBJECTIVES Using shared resources, this study aimed to design and implement a VS-based IPE activity for undergraduate healthcare students, exploring the effects. DESIGN A quasi-experimental design was used, with assessments conducted before and after the activity. SETTINGS One university and its affiliated hospitals in south China. PARTICIPANTS Forty-two undergraduate students majoring in nursing, clinical medicine, and rehabilitation therapy participated in this study. METHODS A test composed of ten questions was used to evaluate knowledge of rehabilitation. The Chinese version of Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory (CTDI-CV) and the Chinese version of Assessment of Interprofessional Team Collaboration in Student Learning Scale (AITCS-II (Student)-CV) were used to evaluate critical thinking and interprofessional collaboration. Participants' opinions about the activity were assessed, considering satisfaction, perceived effectiveness, the ease of shared VS platform use, and suggestions about the activity. RESULTS Significant improvements were shown in pre- and post-test total scores on knowledge of rehabilitation, mean scores for overall critical thinking disposition, and mean item scores on overall interprofessional team collaboration. CONCLUSIONS The study provides a reference for designing and implementing VS-based IPE but the effects of this innovative pedagogy on students' rehabilitation knowledge, critical thinking, and interprofessional collaboration ability still need to be further confirmed. Most of the students gave positive feedback on the activity. Technical issues should be addressed to decrease their impacts on the VS practice experience.
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- Jin Su
- School of Nursing, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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Guerrero-Mendivil FD, Elizondo-Omaña RE, Jacobo-Baca G, Quiroz-Perales XG, Salinas-Alvarez Y, Martinez-Garza JH, de la Fuente-Villarreal D, Quiroga-Garza A, Guzman-Lopez S. Payment with knowledge: A method for a training of anatomy near-peer teachers and formation of future anatomists. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2023; 16:428-438. [PMID: 36622770 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Near-peer teaching has been widely implemented in medical schools and the benefits for the near-peer teachers (NPTs), the students, and the institution have been well documented. However, NPT training methods and perceptions of such have been limited. A four-year clinical anatomy and surgical training program was established (est. 2019) as part of the continuous training timeline for NPTs (n > 60 total) formation at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, in Mexico. The program provides various training courses for the NPTs according to their hierarchy, including teaching skills, professional development, psychosocial aspects, and career objectives. A "Clinical Anatomy and Surgical Training Diploma" was planned with 12 modules to aid in developing these abilities, along with a higher understanding of clinical anatomy shared by expert clinical specialists, and diverse clinical and surgical skills such as suturing, catheterization, and basic surgical procedures. The program has a completion rate of approximately 15 NPTs/year. All, while creating an environment with a sense of belonging, and facilitating mentorship between fellow NPTs and educators. Near-peer teachers develop leadership, communication, and teaching skills. The program has provided a constant source of anatomy educators, avoiding any shortage.
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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Asman O, Kagan I, Itzhaki M. Nursing students' experiences and perceptions of an anatomy laboratory session: Mixed methods study. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2022; 15:898-909. [PMID: 34021533 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Many nursing curricula do not offer anatomy laboratories and exposure to cadaveric material. In this mixed methods study, nursing students' perceptions and experiences from an anatomy laboratory session were examined. Students from two academic nursing programs (a four-year general baccalaureate nursing program and a two-year accelerated nursing program for non-nursing baccalaureate graduates) took part in an anatomy laboratory session (N = 223). Participants' learning experiences, emotional experiences, and satisfaction with the anatomy laboratory session were assessed by their responses to closed-ended questionnaires. Participants' reasons for participation and suggestions for improvement were examined by open-ended questions. A mixed methods analysis of the data revealed a high level of satisfaction with the anatomy laboratory experience. Positive attitudes and learning experiences correlated with a sense of identification with the nursing profession. Satisfaction was positively associated with a perceived quality of learning and negatively associated with a negative emotional experience. Curiosity and self-challenge, as well as the quest for tangible, in-depth learning, were major motivators involved in the students' desire to participate in the session. Both qualitative and quantitative analyses indicated that the educational experience was significant. Therefore, it is recommended to integrate anatomy laboratory sessions into anatomy courses for nursing students. This will help to illustrate and assimilate classroom material and strengthen nursing students' sense of identification with their profession.
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- Oren Asman
- Department of Nursing, School of Health Professions, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health Professions, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health Professions, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Pruitt W, Parianos M, Faraci N, Heaner D, Topping D, Burr J. Interprofessional Education: Medical Students Create a Cadaver Lab Workshop for Nursing Students at a Neutral Cost. Cureus 2021; 13:e16830. [PMID: 34513420 PMCID: PMC8407413 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.16830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Cadaver labs are one of the staples of medical education in the United States, yet it is relatively uncommon for nursing students to have the opportunity to engage in the direct observation, hands-on learning, and the efficiency of the immersive environment in a cadaver-based anatomy lab. The primary aim of this project was to determine if medical students could create and deliver a cadaver lab workshop for nursing students that would provide educational benefits to both groups of students at a neutral cost. The purpose of this activity was to evaluate how a cadaver lab for nursing students could increase understanding of clinically-relevant anatomy, disease, and indwelling medical devices, while enhancing overall clinical problem-solving skills. The participants, nursing and medical students, completed a five-hour workshop followed by completion of a four-question survey of their overall learning experience and the value of the workshop from an interprofessional perspective. The surveys were analyzed individually for qualitative central themes; similar central themes were compiled by question, and overarching themes were identified and reported. Self-reflections completed by the students revealed that this shared encounter between trainees resulted in a better understanding of the visualization of the size, spatial relations, and physical interactions between organ systems; increased confidence in patient care regarding the physical exam and medical device management; and a better-perceived understanding of each profession's approach in providing patient-centered care. Medical students may also benefit by participation in this interprofessional activity through the development of clinical teaching skills that are needed while working with patients and clinical colleagues.
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- William Pruitt
- Anatomy, University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine, Orlando, USA
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- Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine, Orlando, USA
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- Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine, Orlando, USA
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- Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine, Orlando, USA
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- Anatomy, University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine, Orlando, USA
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- Nursing Education, University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Nursing, Orlando, USA
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Kang ES, Popovic M, Noel G. Integration of Gross Anatomy Laboratory Sessions into Medical Physics Curriculum. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2020; 30:1765-1773. [PMID: 34457844 PMCID: PMC8368750 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-020-01099-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Gross anatomy laboratory sessions with hands-on activities using specimens are essential for teaching anatomy in the medical field. However, they are not seen in medical physics programs. The objective of this pilot study at McGill University was to explore the educational potential of integrated gross anatomy laboratory sessions tailored to the medical physics curriculum. METHODS The study included 21 medical physics and 11 radiation oncology participants. It was conducted over four 2-h laboratory sessions on pelvic, thoracic, and head and neck anatomy. A radiotherapy applicator device and augmented reality tools were brought in to focus on radiological anatomy and radiation therapy. Students' lab experiences were evaluated through post-laboratory surveys using a mixed methodology. Qualitative data from short-answer questions were analyzed using an inductive coding approach. Quantitative data from Likert scale questions were analyzed with descriptive statistics. RESULTS All participants reported gross anatomy laboratory sessions as a superior method of learning anatomy compared with a single didactic course (mean Likert: 4.38; median = 5; SD = 0.74). Participants also expressed greater comfort with radiological anatomy and the lab environment with gradual exposure from pelvic prosections to full-body cadavers. Lastly, all participants showed enthusiasm for multidisciplinary activities. CONCLUSION Carefully designed gross anatomy laboratory sessions were very well received by medical physics students as they transition into a clinical role in healthcare. This pilot study serves as a foundation for future studies exploring anatomical education in medical physics. These sessions will continue to be offered at our school and could be adopted also by other medical physics departments in their courses.
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- Department of Medical Physics, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada
- Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Division of Anatomical Sciences, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Institute of Health Sciences Education, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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