Clay modeling as a learning tool for medical trainees in urology: a narrative review and pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) necessitated a transition to virtual education which limits hands-on opportunities and student engagement. To adapt, a pilot study investigating clay modeling as an alternative educational tool for medical students was incorporated in a virtual and in-person sub-internship for prospective urology applicants. We aim to review the literature supporting the use of clay modeling in medical education as well as describe our experience with the activity as a way to engage trainees and evaluate early surgical skills.

Methods

The current literature on clay modeling in medical and early surgical education was reviewed using multiple search queries in PubMed. A total of thirteen publications were identified and analyzed, wit

SUBMITTER: Leung SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10932643 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature