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The two-course system in gross anatomy.

J T Willson, T J Tarby, R U Seale

    Journal of Medical Education
    |August 1, 1975
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    Medical schools can effectively teach gross anatomy using a parallel two-course system. Both longer and shorter courses adequately prepare students, with minor score differences favoring the longer option.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Anatomy
    • Basic Sciences

    Background:

    • Medical education faces pressures impacting basic science instruction.
    • The Department of Anatomy at the University of Colorado School of Medicine addressed these challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate a parallel two-course system for teaching gross anatomy.
    • To assess student preparedness and satisfaction with different course lengths.

    Main Methods:

    • Instituted a parallel two-course system (longer and shorter) for gross anatomy.
    • Administered departmental and national examinations post-course completion.
    • Collected student feedback on both course formats.

    Main Results:

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  • Students in both courses felt adequately prepared.
  • Statistically significant higher scores were observed for students in the longer course on certain examinations.
  • Student responses to both courses were highly favorable.

    • Conclusions:

    • The concurrent presentation of two differently organized basic science courses is effective.
    • This system addresses the instructional needs of medical schools and students.
    • The parallel two-course model offers a viable solution to educational pressures.