Researching Innovative Methodologies For Teaching Anatomy, And Familiarizing With Established Teaching Practice

Abstract

Anatomy, one of the prerequisite subject in medical education that enables students to excel in other basic medical courses. Anatomy encompasses systematic anatomy, regional anatomy, neuroanatomy, histology, and embryology. I am extremely enthusiastic about being part of a program that prioritizes innovation and excellence. Initially being interested in pursuing a career as a veterinarian, my curiosity expanded to encompass the various roles and responsibilities within the field, extending beyond direct clinical practice to encompass facets such as public health and biomedical research. My aspiration is to educate undergraduate and postgraduate students about the anatomical features and physiological processes of the body. In accordance with my philosophy, we must establish a high standard bar so that students have a strong basis for the rest of their clinical careers. The traditional practice of cadaver-based teaching has persisted for centuries, but its relevance in modern undergraduate training is a subject of debate. The limitations such as curricular constraints, scarcity of qualified anatomy faculty, and resource allocation for gross anatomy courses within combined or system-based syllabuses have prompted many medical institutions to replace laborious and expensive dissection-based teaching with alternative approaches, including living anatomy, prosection, medical imaging, and multimedia resources utilizing videos and other online tools. But we are convinced that, beside traditional methods these innovative teaching methods should be integrated into our educational system, because no single teaching method has been able to satisfy all curriculum demands.  The use of diverse methodologies such as, traditional, and innovative methods of teaching anatomy are more effective, and essential for effective for comprehensive learning of anatomy education. In this study, we examine various innovative teaching methodologies utilized in the field of anatomy education, aiming to propose optimal teaching practices in this domain.