Retention of gross and clinical anatomy knowledge among medical graduates in Sudan: a comparative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Retaining anatomical knowledge is crucial for safe and effective medical practice, yet many medical graduates struggle to apply this knowledge in clinical settings over time. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the retention of gross anatomy and clinical anatomy knowledge among medical graduates in Sudan.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of 385 medical graduates from various Sudanese universities, estimated using the Cochrane formula. The participants completed a self-administered questionnaire assessing their knowledge of gross and clinical anatomy, as well as demographic and educational factors. The data were analyzed via descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, and ANOVA.

Results

Clinical anatomy knowledge was significantly b

SUBMITTER: Saeed M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11823179 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature