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Antipova V, Siwetz M, Engelhardt M, Fellner FA, Manhal S, Niedermair JF, Ondruschka B, Pietras SM, Poilliot AJ, Pretterklieber ML, Wimmer-Röll M, Wree A, Hammer N. A comparison of 1- versus 3-month regional anatomy exposure on learning outcomes of undergraduate medical students. Clin Anat 2024. [PMID: 39101524 DOI: 10.1002/ca.24206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
Abstract
Regional anatomy teaching forms a cornerstone of undergraduate medical education. Owing to an increase in teaching and learning content throughout the medical curriculum in recent years, contact hours and overall course durations in anatomy are under review worldwide. This study aimed to assess whether shortening the course content duration impacts learning gain and the ability to identify anatomical structures correctly. Undergraduate medical students of the Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU; n = 310) and at the Medical University of Graz (MUG; n = 156) participating in regional anatomy courses were included. Whole body regional anatomy courses, including hands-on dissection and accompanying lectures, were delivered over one or three months. Course content and examination mode were kept consistent, while the duration of knowledge delivery was one or three months, respectively. Objective structured practical examinations (OSPE) were then carried out on prosections for the neck, thorax, and abdomen. 3-month course exposure resulted in significantly higher OSPE scores for the neck (49 vs. 37%), thorax (65 vs. 54%), and abdomen (65 vs. 45%), respectively. Further evaluation of the utility of different embalming types yielded higher 3-month scores in the neck and thorax regions with Thiel-embalmed tissues and thorax and abdomen regions in ethanol-glycerin-embalmed tissues. Course exposure over a more extended period, like three months, appears to be highly beneficial.
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Affiliation(s)
- Veronica Antipova
- Division of Macroscopic and Clinical Anatomy, Gottfried Schatz Research Center, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Macroscopic and Clinical Anatomy, Gottfried Schatz Research Center, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
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- Central Radiology Institute, Johannes Kepler University Hospital, Linz, Austria
- Division of Virtual Morphology, Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
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- Office of the Vice-Rector for Studies and Teaching, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Central Radiology Institute, Johannes Kepler University Hospital, Linz, Austria
- Division of Virtual Morphology, Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
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- Institute of Legal Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Division of Macroscopic and Clinical Anatomy, Gottfried Schatz Research Center, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Macroscopic and Clinical Anatomy, Gottfried Schatz Research Center, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
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- Institute of Anatomy, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Division of Macroscopic and Clinical Anatomy, Gottfried Schatz Research Center, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- Division of Biomechatronics, Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU), Chemnitz and Dresden, Germany
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Jaibaji R, Irfan K, Choudry A, Pillaai M, Khan A, Mustafa H, Jawad H, Al-Maiyah F, Barnes SLA, Hussein AA, Alesmail A, Hassan-Dinif J, Khalil M, Albazooni M. Knowledge of head and neck cancer among medical students in the UK. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 62:171-176. [PMID: 38245454 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2023.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
Abstract
Head and neck cancer (HNC) refers to malignancies found in mucosal surfaces anywhere from the paranasal sinuses to the larynx, including the various glands and cavities. Between the years 2016 and 2018, there were about 3900 new cases every year in women and 8600 in men, making it the thirteenth most common cancer in women and fourth most common in men. The aim of our study was to evaluate the amount and type of teaching United Kingdom (UK) medical students receive on HNC, and to assess their current knowledge of these cancers. An online survey distributed via university representatives was responded to by 311 final year medical students from 25 medical schools across the UK. Regarding HNC teaching, 72 students (23.2%) reported receiving no teaching at their medical school. Of the 239 who reported receiving teaching, 169 (54.3%) received it in the format of a non-interactive, large group lecture. A total of 271 respondents (87.1%) believed that medical students at their university would benefit from more teaching on HNC. Based on our sample, there appears to be an overall dissatisfaction and lack of confidence surrounding HNC in the undergraduate curriculum. With its increasing prevalence in the UK, it is vital that red-flag symptoms and referral criteria are understood by the future medical workforce.
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Affiliation(s)
- Raian Jaibaji
- UCL Medical School, 74 Huntley St, London WC1E 6DE, United Kingdom.
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- University of Central Lancashire, 135A Adelphi St, Preston PR1 7BH, United Kingdom
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- University of Birmingham Medical School, Birmingham Medical School, Vincent Drive, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom
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- University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4HN, United Kingdom
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- University of Sheffield Medical School, Beech Hill Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2RX, United Kingdom
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- University College London Medical School, 74 Huntley St, London WC1E 6DE, United Kingdom
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- Keele Medical School, Keele University, University Road, Staffordshire ST4 6QG, United Kingdom
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- Bart's and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Garrod Building, Turner Street, London E1 2AD, United Kingdom
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- Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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- Peninsula Medical School, Faculty of Health, The John Bull Building, Research Way Plymouth Science Park, Plymouth PL6 8BU, United Kingdom
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- St George's University of London, Cranmer Terrace SW17 0RE, United Kingdom
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- Sunderland Medical School, Edinburgh Building, Chester Rd, Sunderland SR1 3SD, United Kingdom
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- Aston Medical School, Aston University, Birmingham B4 7ET, United Kingdom
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Rehman U, Freer FAJ, Sarwar MS, Dubb SS, Brennan PA. Non-surgical facial aesthetics: Should this be incorporated into medical education? ADVANCES IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adoms.2022.100327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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