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Development and implementation of a technical and didactical training program for student tutors in the dissection
Thomas Shiozawa1, Bernhard Hirt, Nora Celebi
1Institute of Anatomy, Department of Experimental Embryology and Tissue Engineering, University of Tuebingen, Elfriede-Aulhorn-Str. 8, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany. thomas.shiozawa@uni-tuebingen.de
Summary
A new curriculum effectively trains gross anatomy student tutors in both teaching skills and subject matter. This systematic approach enhances tutor competence, addressing a gap in traditional anatomy instruction.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anatomy Instruction
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Student tutors are integral to gross anatomy education but often lack formal training.
- Untapped potential exists in enhancing tutor technical and didactic skills.
- A systematic approach is needed to develop effective tutor training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically develop, provide didactic reasoning for, and implement a curriculum for training student tutors in gross anatomy.
- To address the need for improved technical and teaching competencies among anatomy tutors.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Kern's six-step curriculum development model.
- Conducted literature review, student surveys (n=167), and tutor focus groups (n=15) for needs assessment.
- Developed a curriculum based on identified needs, incorporating microteaching, group exercises, and active dissection.
Main Results:
- Students desire tutors with strong teaching, content, and technical competence.
- Tutors requested training to improve didactic skills and subject knowledge.
- A 3-week curriculum combining didactic and professional training was implemented with defined learning objectives.
Conclusions:
- Focus group findings underscore the necessity of specific training programs for dissection course tutors.
- A feasible, task-oriented curriculum integrating didactic and professional objectives was successfully developed and implemented.
- This model provides a framework for enhancing the quality of anatomy tutoring.
