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Developing an Anatomy Unit in Rwanda: Overcoming Challenges
Rwanda, the historical background reveals that anatomy was introduced into the medical program 6 years after the beginning of medical education. The development of the clinical anatomy unit started in 2002. Initially, the anatomical specimen was collected from amputated limbs and body organs from an autopsy.Growing the field of anatomy in Rwanda has been a long journey guided by a constant commitment by the pioneers. The process was based on a guiding philosophy of delivering anatomy relevant to the clinical practice. The cadaver dissection practice is a gold standard for a challenging task. It needs strategies to build a system that facilitates the acquisition of cadavers, its processing, and the use and disposal of remains in human conditions. A law that regulates the use of human bodies, organs, and tissues in teaching and research was promulgated in 2010, and signed MoU on the supply of cadavers for teaching purposes with various hospitals in Rwanda.In 2020, the Society of Clinical Anatomy of Rwanda (S-CAR) was founded to promote the growth of anatomical sciences and create a community for anatomy in Rwanda. The regular organization of surgical anatomy dissection courses has positively impacted the surgical trainees’ skills and anatomy delivery. Despite the challenges, anatomy is alive in Rwanda, as testified to by the successful organization of the First Anatomy Annual Congress in October 2022.
期刊介绍:
The Rwanda Medical Journal (RMJ), is a Not-For-Profit scientific, medical, journal that is published entirely online in open-access electronic format. The RMJ is an interdisciplinary research journal for publication of original work in all the major health disciplines. Through a rigorous process of evaluation and peer review, The RMJ strives to publish original works of high quality for a diverse audience of healthcare professionals. The Journal seeks to deepen knowledge and advance scientific discovery to improve the quality of care of patients in Rwanda and internationally.