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Bratislava Medical Journal Vol.125, No.7, p.450–456, 2024

Title: Is it time for anatomists to enter the OT? Their role in clinical anatomy education of residents: A pre-trial survey research among surgeons
Author: Arthi GANAPATHY, Dibakar BORTHAKUR, Krishna S PATIL, Vandana MEHTA, Seema SINGH, Raghuram KUPPUSAMY
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the perceived need among surgical residents to revisit their anatomical knowledge and evaluate their attitude towards integrating clinical anatomists into surgical residency program curriculum.
BACKGROUND: While medical students learn human anatomy during undergraduate years, the practical application of clinically oriented anatomy becomes vital in surgical specialties. However, this aspect has not been adequately addressed in Indian surgical residency programs.
METHODS: An 11-item questionnaire, including closed-ended and Likert-scale questions, was administered to 153 surgical residents. Consent was obtained, and responses were collected via Google Forms.
RESULTS: Half of the respondents (50%) felt confident in their self-directed anatomy learning, but 87% believed integrating clinical anatomists would enhance their surgical expertise. Additionally, 88% saw value in revisiting cadaveric dissection. Third-year residents showed a significantly higher inclination towards cadaveric dissection. Deficiencies in the curriculum and time constraints were identified as major barriers.
CONCLUSION: The study highlights a perceived need among surgical residents to augment their anatomical knowledge, advocating for the integration of clinical anatomists and cadaveric dissection into training. A collaborative approach, emphasizing both horizontal and vertical integration of anatomy, is recommended to enhance surgical education and practice. (Tab. 4, Fig. 1, Ref. 25).
Keywords: anatomist, clinical anatomy, postgraduate curriculum, surgical resident, survey
Published online: 21-May-2024
Year: 2024, Volume: 125, Issue: 7 Page From: 450, Page To: 456
doi:10.4149/BLL_2024_69


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