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Teaching Musculoskeletal Module using dissection videos: feedback from medical students
Ayman G Mustafa1,2, Nour R Taha3, Sami Zaqout4,5
1Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar. amustafa@qu.edu.qa.
BMC Medical Education
|December 8, 2021
Summary
Medical students found dissection videos helpful for learning musculoskeletal anatomy. While well-received, students preferred integrating videos with cadaver prosections rather than completely replacing them.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anatomy
Background:
- Medical schools are exploring alternatives to traditional cadaver dissection for anatomy education.
- Dissection videos offer a potential alternative for teaching anatomy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate medical students' feedback on using dissection videos for musculoskeletal anatomy instruction.
- To assess student preferences regarding video-based anatomy learning.
Main Methods:
- Third-year medical students used dissection videos for musculoskeletal anatomy.
- Student feedback was collected via questionnaire (n=284).
Main Results:
- 60% of students enjoyed learning anatomy via dissection videos.
- Most students preferred instructor guidance and post-video discussion.
- A majority preferred integrating videos with cadaver prosections, not complete replacement.
Conclusions:
- Dissection videos are a well-received anatomy teaching method.
- Student preference leans towards a blended approach combining videos and cadaver prosections.
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