Open AccessTechnologies-enhanced Anatomical Study in Undergraduate Medical Students
Author(s) -
Pakpoom Thintharua,
Permphan Dharmasaroja
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
ramathibodi medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2651-0561
DOI - 10.33165/rmj.2021.44.4.250876
Subject(s) - curriculum , medical education , human anatomy , gross anatomy , dissection (medical) , medical school , medicine , psychology , anatomy , pedagogy
Anatomy is an essential pre-clinical subject of undergraduate medical education. The traditional practical studies on cadavers are widely used in medical schools. It enhances active and deep learning, preparing students for clinical practice. However, the high costs, the time-consuming, and the health problems, which the staff exposed to chemical hazards are considered. Computer-based learning (CBL) technologies can increase the efficiency of students in understanding anatomy. This review provides an overview of CBL technologies such as Anatomage table 7.0, zSpace, Complete Anatomy app, and 4D Interactive Anatomy that prepare Ramathibodi (RA) medical students for enhanced anatomical understanding and self-learning. The integration methods between traditional cadaveric dissection and the CBL in the curriculum can enhance the classroom experience, student engagement, learning, retention, and improvement of RA medical student's knowledge in anatomy.