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Enhancing Student Learning by Integrating Anatomy in Pathology Teaching.
Jing Meng1, Rebecca Love1, Steven Rude1
1Department of Basic Sciences, Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, WA 98028 USA.
Medical Science Educator
|August 30, 2021
Summary
Integrating anatomy into pathology courses improves student learning outcomes. This educational approach enhances performance in pathology case problem-solving and anatomy concept retention.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pathology
- Anatomy
Background:
- Student-centered learning benefits from integrating anatomy into pathology curricula.
- This study evaluates the impact of vertically integrated anatomy in pathology education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of a vertically integrated anatomy and pathology curriculum on student learning.
- To determine if this integrated approach improves performance in pathology and anatomy knowledge retention.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 232 learners received a vertically integrated pathology curriculum.
- Pre- and post-course test data were collected to evaluate learning outcomes.
Main Results:
- Learners demonstrated significantly improved post-course performance compared to a control group (P < 0.05).
- Significant gains were observed in pathology case problem-solving abilities (P < 0.05).
- Enhanced retention of anatomy concepts was noted (P < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Vertically integrating anatomy within pathology instruction is an effective educational strategy.
- This approach positively impacts both clinical pathology skills and foundational anatomy knowledge.
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