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Christine E Niekrash1, Lynn E Copes, Richard A Gonzalez1
1Department of Medical Sciences, The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut.
Interprofessional education in gross anatomy courses benefits medical students. Integrating pathologists' assistant and dental students enhanced medical students' understanding and respect for diverse healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anatomy
- Interprofessional Healthcare
Background:
- Gross anatomy courses are foundational in medical education.
- Innovations in interprofessional interactions within these courses are emerging.
- Collaborative learning experiences can enhance professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of contrasting interprofessional experiences in a gross anatomy course.
- To assess medical students' attitudes towards pathologists' assistant and dental students.
- To determine the feasibility of implementing diverse interprofessional interactions.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of two distinct interprofessional activities: pathologists' assistant students identifying pathologies and dental students teaching craniofacial anatomy.
- Survey of participant attitudes.
- Analysis using two multiple regression models.
Main Results:
- Interprofessional experiences were mutually beneficial for all participants.
- Medical students showed more positive attitudes towards pathologists' assistant and dental students.
- The presence of dental students positively influenced the perceived importance of craniofacial anatomy.
Conclusions:
- Implementing multiple, contrasting interprofessional interactions within a single course is feasible.
- Peer interactions in anatomy labs foster better understanding, appreciation, and respect among future healthcare professionals.
- Interprofessional education in gross anatomy positively shapes attitudes towards diverse healthcare roles.
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