{"title":"Provision of anatomical teaching in a new British medical school: getting the right mix.","authors":"Darrell J R Evans, Diana J Watt","doi":"10.1002/ar.b.20065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.b.20065","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In response to a government report, which recommended a substantial increase in the number of medical students in the United Kingdom by 2005, several new medical schools have been set up throughout the country. One such school, the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), recently opened its doors to new students. BSMS offers a 5-year medical curriculum that uses an integrated systems-based approach to cultivate academic knowledge and clinical experience. Anatomy is one of the core elements of the program and, as such, features strongly within the modular curriculum. The challenge for the anatomy faculty has been to decide how best to integrate anatomy into the new curriculum and what teaching modalities should be used. A multidisciplinary approach has been taken using both traditional and contemporary teaching methods. Unlike most of the other new medical schools, BSMS uses cadaveric dissection as the cornerstone of its teaching, as the faculty believes that dissection still provides the most powerful technique for demonstrating anatomy as well as enhancing communication and teamwork skills. The dissection experience is handled using an understanding and professional way. However, to ensure that our students do not become detached from the process of patient-focused care, emphasis in the dissecting room environment is also placed on respect and compassion. To enhance conceptual understanding of structure and function and provide further clinical relevance, we are using imaging technology to demonstrate living anatomy. Unique to the BSMS curriculum is the teaching of the anatomy in the later years of the program. During specialist rotations, students will return to the dissecting room to study the anatomy relevant to that area. Such vertical integration ensures that core anatomical knowledge is gained at the most appropriate level relative to a student's clinical experience.</p>","PeriodicalId":84147,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical record. Part B, New anatomist","volume":"284 1","pages":"22-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/ar.b.20065","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25113215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Promoting graduate student interest and participation in human gross anatomy.","authors":"Rustin E Reeves, Harold J Sheedlo, Rouel S Roque","doi":"10.1002/ar.b.20060","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.b.20060","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>For many years, graduate students at the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) were reluctant to enroll in dissection-based human gross anatomy courses. Furthermore, few graduate faculty mentors would allow their students to enroll in these courses. The significant amount of time allotted to courses such as anatomy and its effect on students' research programs have been identified by faculty as the primary reason for this lack of enthusiasm. For example, prior to 1999, graduate students taking human gross anatomy at UNTHSC registered for a 13-semester credit hour (SCH) course that was offered only in the fall semester. In the last 5 years, the anatomy teaching faculty in the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics (CGEN) restructured the human gross anatomy course for graduate students. A series of small, compact anatomy courses, ranging from 3-7 SCHs, are now offered throughout the school year to replace the single anatomy course. The CGEN faculty designed courses based on single or multiple body systems that varied in length from a few weeks to an entire semester. This change was initiated with the implementation of a system-based approach to anatomy instruction in our medical school curriculum and the elimination of our graduate anatomy course. With the development of six anatomy courses covering the entire human body, we have had a significant increase in graduate student participation. Moreover, the shorter duration of the courses has made them more appealing to graduate faculty mentors who want to keep graduate students focused on their research.</p>","PeriodicalId":84147,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical record. Part B, New anatomist","volume":"284 1","pages":"12-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/ar.b.20060","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25113213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
John E Michaels, Kelly Allred, Christina Bruns, Wan Lim, D J Lowrie, Wade Hedgren
{"title":"Virtual laboratory manual for microscopic anatomy.","authors":"John E Michaels, Kelly Allred, Christina Bruns, Wan Lim, D J Lowrie, Wade Hedgren","doi":"10.1002/ar.b.20058","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.b.20058","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Using digital technology, we have assembled a virtual laboratory manual (VLM) that is a Web-based copy of our traditional laboratory manual. The VLM is used to enhance traditional laboratory instruction in histology. For each reference in the VLM to either a histological slide or an electron micrograph (EM), hyperlinks are included that download digital images derived from the students' glass slide sets or scanned EMs. The VLM serves as an atlas of digital images for concurrent study of similar sections by light microscopy during laboratory sessions. In addition, students can review the images from the VLM at remote locations. We have encouraged continued use of light microscopes in laboratories by basing the majority of practical examination identifications on analysis of marked histological slides that require students to use their own microscopes. The VLM provides the convenience of a Web-based resource with high-quality images, yet allows retention of the many excellent traditional aspects of our course. An example of a VLM laboratory on epithelium is available online (http://users.von.uc.edu/michaeje/VLM-Epithelium/exLab4.pdf).</p>","PeriodicalId":84147,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical record. Part B, New anatomist","volume":"284 1","pages":"17-21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/ar.b.20058","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25113216","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A new way to teach an old topic: the cadaver-based anatomy short course for high school students.","authors":"Christopher J Hubbard, Jon S Miller, Dan Olson","doi":"10.1002/ar.b.20059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.b.20059","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An outreach program has been developed at the Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Illinois University (NIU), that offers an intensive short course in human gross anatomy to high school students and their teachers. Prior to the short course, the high school teachers attend a laboratory orientation, view the facilities, and then develop a syllabus suitable for the class needs. When the students arrive, they spend between 1 and 2 days rotating through five different work stations. Using their syllabus, they identify and learn the function of various structures on human cadavers and models. Evaluation and content testing of 143 students demonstrated a significant degree of enthusiasm and retention of the syllabus material at the end of the course. All teachers who participated in the program indicated that they wish to return the following year and new groups have already applied to attend. The results of the program demonstrate ways that universities can generate excitement about science and learning at the high school level.</p>","PeriodicalId":84147,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical record. Part B, New anatomist","volume":"284 1","pages":"6-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/ar.b.20059","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25113212","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Feulgen reaction study of novel threadlike structures (Bonghan ducts) on the surfaces of mammalian organs.","authors":"Hak-Soo Shin, Hyeon-Min Johng, Byung-Cheon Lee, Sung-Il Cho, Kyung-Soon Soh, Ku-Youn Baik, Jung-Sun Yoo, Kwang-Sup Soh","doi":"10.1002/ar.b.20061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.b.20061","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Threadlike structures on the surfaces of internal organs, which are thought to be part of the Bonghan duct system, were first reported about 40 years ago, but have been largely ignored since then. Recently, they were rediscovered, and in this study we discuss the Feulgen reaction that specifically stains DNA in order to identify these structures on the surface of rabbit livers as part of the Bonghan system. The distribution, shapes, and sizes of their nuclei are found to be similar to those of intravascular threadlike structures. The endothelial nuclei are rod-shaped, 10-20 mum long, and aligned in a broken-line striped fashion. The threadlike structure consists of a bundle of several subducts, which is a characteristic feature of Bonghan ducts and distinguishes them morphologically from lymphatic vessels. In addition, the Feulgen reaction clearly demonstrates that the subducts pass through a corpuscle, which is usually irregular or oval-shaped and is connected to two or several threadlike structures that form a web on the surfaces of organs. Furthermore, spherical granules of about 1 mum in diameter are detected in the subducts. These granules were well stained by using the Feulgen reaction, which implies that they contain DNA. According to previous reports, a granule is a type of microcell and plays an essential role in the physiology and therapeutic effect of the Bonghan system and acupuncture. This role has yet to be elucidated.</p>","PeriodicalId":84147,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical record. Part B, New anatomist","volume":"284 1","pages":"35-40"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/ar.b.20061","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25113214","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lih-Wei Lei, William Winn, Craig Scott, Andrew Farr
{"title":"Evaluation of computer-assisted instruction in histology: effect of interaction on learning outcome.","authors":"Lih-Wei Lei, William Winn, Craig Scott, Andrew Farr","doi":"10.1002/ar.b.20062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.b.20062","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to determine better strategies for the design and use of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) in health science subjects that require visual learning. Evaluation of current use of CAI was focused on three CD-based modules developed to teach histological images to beginning medical students at multiple sites. For internal control, students' learning outcomes and perceived effectiveness were analyzed with their demographic characteristics, computer attitude, computer experience, and learning behaviors being considered. Results indicated that students who used at least two different CAI programs scored significantly higher on the final examination than those who used only the CAI tool designed by their site's instructor. Further investigation indicated that students might have benefited from the interactive features of a specific CAI tool. Such scaffolds could have successfully supported encoding processes while students were restructuring their mental models. In addition, students perceived the CAI programs to be more effective when the tools were fully integrated into the curriculum. Perceived module effectiveness was significantly correlated with examination performance, suggesting a well-designed and appropriately used CAI tool may help students achieve not only learning efficiency, but also better learning outcome.","PeriodicalId":84147,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical record. Part B, New anatomist","volume":"284 1","pages":"28-34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/ar.b.20062","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25113211","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Where does language lie in the brain--and how to investigate it?","authors":"Jeffrey Laitman","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":84147,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical record. Part B, New anatomist","volume":"273 1","pages":"120"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22526665","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Desktop organ printing.","authors":"Roger Markwald","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":84147,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical record. Part B, New anatomist","volume":"273 1","pages":"120-1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22526666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}