Implementation of the clinical case modules in combination with surgical dissection tutorial and cross sectional anatomy for the problem-based integrated anatomy

초록

Background The implementation of the problem-based learning has been a great issue in the teaching of anatomy. We have developed a new vertically-integrated anatomy course implementing the clinical case modules in combination with relevant surgical dissection tutorial and cross sectional anatomy. Summary of work Fourteen clinical case modules according to the body compartments and relevant surgical dissection tutorials were developed by clinicians in corporation with anatomists. Each module was instructed as below sequence: introduction of learning outcomes, basic anatomy lecture, relevant cross sectional anatomy focusing on radiologic image, surgical dissection tutorial, self-directed lab activity, and wrap-up discussion. The course covered six weeks of the 1st year of curriculum. Summary of results The questionnaire survey using 5-point Likert scale revealed that the new course was significantly better than the old course in terms of giving motivation and interesting to the students, providing good understanding with the insight to the clinical application. Best part of the course was revealed the surgical dissection tutorial by surgeon. Conclusion It was motivating, time and efforts-saving way of instructing anatomy. Also it was more relevant to educational goal of Medical School. Further studies are required to compare the long-term efficacy in the achievement of knowledge and skills between new versus traditional learning setting. Take-home messages Implementing clinical case module and surgical dissection tutorial by clinician was effective method of instructing anatomy.