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Indian Journal of Anatomy

Volume  5, Issue 1, Jan-Apr 2016, Pages 53-56
 

Original Article

Simple Way to Instruct Newly Admitted Medical Students

Sharadkumar Pralhad Sawant*, Shaheen Rizvi**

*Professor and Head., **Shaheen Rizvi, Assistant Lecturer, Department of Anatomy, K. J. Somaiya Medical College, Somaiya Ayurvihar, Eastern Express Highway, Sion, Mumbai-400 022.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ija.2320.0022.5116.8

Abstract

 Traditionally Anatomy teaching consists of didactic lectures as well as dissections or prosections as per the requirement of the course. Lecture is defined as an oral discourse on a given subject before an audience for purpose of instruction and leaning. In the traditional method lectures were taken via chalk & board, but nowadays power point presentations are increasingly being used. Anatomy is the base of medical science in India and is taught practically to all disciplines of undergraduate health sciences in the first year. It is an acknowledged fact that a basic knowledge of Anatomy is a prerequisite to learn any other branch of medicine. All medical professionals must have a basic knowledge of Anatomy so as to ensure safe medical practice. To make Anatomy learning both pleasant and motivating, new methods of teaching gross anatomy are being assessed as medical colleges endeavour to find time in their curricula for new content without fore-going fundamental anatomical knowledge. This paper examines the other teaching methodologies for teaching gross anatomy. Conclusion: Proper utilization of newer technologies along with the traditional teaching methods will certainly lead to enhanced understanding of gross anatomy and will ultimately improve students’ performance.

Keywords: Anatomy; Medical Science; Newly Admitted Medical Students; Medical Professionals; Medical Practice; Traditional Methods & New Methods of Teaching. 


Corresponding Author : Sharadkumar Pralhad Sawant*