Introduction of ultrasound-based living anatomy into the medical curriculum: a survey on medical students' perceptions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traditional anatomy teaching methods are based on the models and cadaveric dissections, providing fixed views of the anatomical structures. However, in the last few years, the emerging concept of ultrasound-based teaching in anatomy has started to gain ground among medical curricula. This study aims to evaluate the integration of ultrasound as an adjunct tool to traditional anatomy teaching methods and explore students' perceptions of whether ultrasound-based teaching enhances their interest and knowledge of anatomy. A cross-sectional study was carried out among the students of the 6-year undergraduate entry (MD) and 4-year graduate entry (MBBS) program of the University of Nicosia. A questionnaire was distributed to them after the delivery of several twenty minutes ultr

SUBMITTER: Kefala-Karli P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8643372 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature