Venezuelan surgeons view concerning teaching human anatomical dissection

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Surgical Anatomy
• Anatomical Dissection

Background:

• The significance of human anatomical dissection in medical education is increasingly debated globally.
• There is a lack of specific data regarding the perspective on anatomical dissection in Venezuela.
• This study addresses the need to understand Venezuelan surgeons' views on anatomical dissection's role in teaching.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the insights of Venezuelan surgeons on the importance of human anatomical dissection.
• To assess current and future teaching practices of human anatomy among Venezuelan surgeons.
• To determine the perceived benefits of anatomical dissection in surgical education.

Main Methods:

• An anonymous survey was administered to 65 Venezuelan surgeons at the Centro Médico Docente La Trinidad.
• The survey focused on current and future teaching methodologies in human anatomy.
• Data was collected on the perceived importance and utility of human anatomical dissection.

Main Results:

• 89.23% of surveyed surgeons (n=58) affirmed the importance of human anatomical dissection.
• The majority consider dissection-based teaching the most beneficial method for learning anatomy.
• Respondents believe anatomical dissection should be reinforced in anatomical education.

Conclusions:

• Human anatomical dissection remains a crucial component of effective anatomy teaching for Venezuelan surgeons.
• A blended approach, combining dissection with 3D computerized tomography imaging, is recommended for enhanced anatomical learning.
• The findings support the continued integration and bolstering of traditional dissection methods in medical curricula.