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Denis S Barry1, Fadi Marzouk1, Kyrylo Chulak-Oglu1
1Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Ireland.
Anatomical Sciences Education
|June 11, 2015
Summary
Medical students increasingly use social media for anatomy learning, with YouTube being a primary resource. Integrating these platforms into education can enhance engagement with the "YouTube Generation" (Gen C).
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anatomy
Background:
- Anatomy education faces challenges with reduced contact hours.
- The rise of the
- YouTube Generation
- (Gen C)
- (Millennials)
- presents new educational opportunities.
- Gen C students integrate social media into their learning and knowledge sharing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey undergraduate medical and radiation therapy students on their use of social media for anatomy learning.
- To explore the potential of integrating social media into anatomy curricula.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 73 second-year undergraduate medical and radiation therapy students.
- Data collection on social media usage for anatomy information sourcing.
Main Results:
- The vast majority of students utilized web-based platforms for anatomy information.
- 78% of students identified YouTube as their primary source for anatomy video clips.
Conclusions:
- Integrating social media into anatomy blended learning approaches is recommended.
- This integration can enhance student engagement and allow for academic oversight of online resources.
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