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Anatomy education in Namibia: balancing facility design and curriculum development.

Quenton Wessels1, Willie Vorster, Christian Jacobson

  • 1Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia. qwessels@unam.na

Anatomical Sciences Education
|January 4, 2012
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Summary

This study details a new, integrated anatomy program at Namibia's medical school, focusing on clinical relevance and modern technology. The innovative facility design optimizes workflow and minimizes formaldehyde odor, creating a model for future anatomy education.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Anatomical Sciences
  • Facility Design

Background:

  • Namibia's sole medical school required a modern anatomy curriculum.
  • Existing anatomy facilities often lack integration and modern technology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the design and implementation of a new anatomy program.
  • To create a model for new anatomy programs integrating curriculum and facility design.

Main Methods:

  • Clinically oriented, outcome-based curriculum covering histology, embryology, neuroanatomy, gross, and clinical anatomy.
  • State-of-the-art facility designed for unidirectional cadaveric material flow and efficient workflow.
  • Integration of technology for a student-centered dissection approach.
  • Three 16-week semesters with 7 hours/week contact time (3 lecture, 4 lab/microscopy).

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Main Results:

  • Established clinical case-based learning outcomes with integrated medical imaging.
  • Designed a facility allowing sequential processing of cadaveric material.
  • Implemented a high-performance ventilation system to minimize formaldehyde odor.
  • Achieved a student-centered pedagogical approach to dissections.

Conclusions:

  • The integrated approach to curriculum, facility design, and teaching creates a potentially effective model for new anatomy programs.
  • The facility design prioritizes workflow, ease of use, and a conducive learning environment.
  • This model addresses key challenges in modern anatomy education.