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Hunger Games: Interactive Ultrasound Imaging for Learning Gastrointestinal Physiology
Ilana Kafer1, William Rennie1, Ali Noor1
1Northwell Health, formerly known as North Shore-LIJ Health System, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York, USA.
Summary
Ultrasound enhances medical education by integrating anatomy and physiology. This interactive approach, "The Hunger Games," uses ultrasound to teach gastrointestinal and vascular functions to first-year students.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Physiology Education
Background:
- Ultrasound is crucial in medical training, primarily for anatomy and physical exams.
- Limited evidence exists on ultrasound's role in teaching physiology independently or with anatomy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate an interactive ultrasound learning module for first-year medical students.
- To integrate anatomical and physiological principles of gastrointestinal and vascular systems.
Main Methods:
- Designed an interactive session called "The Hunger Games" for first-year medical students.
- Utilized ultrasound to demonstrate combined anatomical and physiological concepts.
Main Results:
- The activity successfully integrated gastrointestinal and vascular anatomy with physiology.
- Ultrasound served as an effective tool for teaching integrated physiological concepts.
Conclusions:
- Ultrasound can be a powerful tool for integrated learning in medical education.
- The "Hunger Games" activity provides a foundation for combining anatomy and physiology using ultrasound.
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