Integration of Gross Anatomy Laboratory Sessions into Medical Physics Curriculum
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ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Integration of Gross Anatomy Laboratory Sessions into Medical Physics Curriculum Esther ShinHyun Kang 1 & Marija Popovic 2,3 & Geoffroy Noel 4,5 Accepted: 1 October 2020 # International Association of Medical Science Educators 2020
Abstract Background Gross anatomy laboratory sessions with hands-on activities using specimens are essential for teaching anatomy in the medical field. However, they are not seen in medical physics programs. The objective of this pilot study at McGill University was to explore the educational potential of integrated gross anatomy laboratory sessions tailored to the medical physics curriculum. Methods The study included 21 medical physics and 11 radiation oncology participants. It was conducted over four 2-h laboratory sessions on pelvic, thoracic, and head and neck anatomy. A radiotherapy applicator device and augmented reality tools were brought in to focus on radiological anatomy and radiation therapy. Students’ lab experiences were evaluated through post-laboratory surveys using a mixed methodology. Qualitative data from short-answer questions were analyzed using an inductive coding approach. Quantitative data from Likert scale questions were analyzed with descriptive statistics. Results All participants reported gross anatomy laboratory sessions as a superior method of learning anatomy compared with a single didactic course (mean Likert: 4.38; median = 5; SD = 0.74). Participants also expressed greater comfort with radiological anatomy and the lab environment with gradual exposure from pelvic prosections to full-body cadavers. Lastly, all participants showed enthusiasm for multidisciplinary activities. Conclusion Carefully designed gross anatomy laboratory sessions were very well received by medical physics students as they transition into a clinical role in healthcare. This pilot study serves as a foundation for future studies exploring anatomical education in medical physics. These sessions will continue to be offered at our school and could be adopted also by other medical physics departments in their courses. Keywords Anatomy . Gross anatomy laboratory . Medical physics . Medical education . Radiation medicine . Augmented reality
Introduction Radiotherapy planning and delivery involves extensive communication among healthcare team members including
* Geoffroy Noel [email protected] 1
Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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Department of Medical Physics, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada
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Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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Division of Anatomical Sciences, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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Institute of Health Sciences Education, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
radiation oncologists, medical physicists, medical dosimetrists, radiation therapists, nursing staff, and ancillary services [1, 2]. Clear and accurate communication between care providers is crucial to ensure patient safety and positive long-term radiotherap
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