Undergraduate medical student perspectives on the role of autopsy in medical education.

ABSTRACT: Medical autopsy has historically been considered a valued experience in undergraduate medical education; however, student participation has declined in recent years. Medical education literature from the educator point of view supports autopsy as an educational tool, but more data are needed on undergraduate medical students' (UMS) perspectives on autopsy. This study aims to assess UMS opinions on the role of autopsy in undergraduate medical education. A 5-point Likert scale survey concerning autopsy and medical education was offered to all UMS at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. In addition, 28 senior students were assigned a 500 word essay on hospital autopsy and its role in medical education. Senior students were given the opportunity to view an autopsy prior to completing their essays. U

SUBMITTER: Hearle P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9926072 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature