How about an anatomy elective? Making a case for utilizing spaced repetition and longitudinal integration of anatomy in medical curricula.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anatomy can be rapidly forgotten without repetition and retrieval. With an overall decrease in time allotment for teaching discrete subjects, longitudinal integration of anatomy throughout medical curricula is a more effective approach. This study sought to assess the efficacy of spaced repetition in an integrated anatomy elective.

Methods

An advanced anatomy elective course was designed for second-year medical students at one medical school. Spaced repetition was utilized to review gross and radiological anatomy. A total of 21 students participated in 2022 and 2023. Student reflections were collected via an online survey and focus group interviews. Qualitative data was thematically analyzed using an abductive coding scheme. Major themes and subthemes were identif

SUBMITTER: Azim HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11956444 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature