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Medical students perception of problem topics in anatomy.
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OBJECTIVE: To examine the existence of perceived problem topics/concepts in anatomy, possible reasons for the problems and also student suggestions for alleviating the problems. DESIGN: An open-ended questionnaire. SETTING: School of Anatomical Sciences, ... (Full abstract text below) Published 2002Aug
in Journal: East Afr Med J
(Language : eng)
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2002 Aug;79(8):408-14
Medical students perception of problem topics in anatomy.
Kramer B, Soley JT
School of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of the Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
OBJECTIVE: To examine the existence of perceived problem topics/concepts in anatomy, possible reasons for the problems and also student suggestions for alleviating the problems. DESIGN: An open-ended questionnaire. SETTING: School of Anatomical Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. SUBJECTS: Two hundred and fifty nine second year medical students. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The questionnaire included identification of problem areas, reasons for problems and possible solutions. RESULTS: The survey revealed a wide range of problem topics, with the majority being experienced in gross anatomy followed by histology and embryology. It was clear that the students experienced difficulties with 3-dimensional conceptualization and the visualisation of structures. CONCLUSION: A variety of teaching aids may help in addressing this problem and encourage spatially oriented thinking, leading ultimately to an integrated and in-depth understanding of anatomy.
PMID : 12638841 [PubMed - Indexed for MEDLINE]
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| First Name | LastName | Initials |
| B | Kramer | B |
| J T | Soley | JT |
Affiliation: School of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of the Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Category links from this article:- Anatomy - education
- Attitude of Health Personnel
- Audiovisual Aids - standards
- Curriculum - standards
- Education, Medical, Undergraduate - standards
- Embryology - education
- Histology - education
- Humans
- Needs Assessment
- Neuroanatomy - education
- Questionnaires
- South Africa
- Students, Medical - psychology
- Teaching - standards
- Teaching Materials - standards
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