Cranial Nerve Anatomy Using a Modular and Multimodal Radiologic Approach.
Christopher M Lack1, Joseph Pena2, Elizabeth X L Grubb2
1Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology, Wake Forest School of Medicine.
Summary
A new multimodal approach significantly improved medical students' cranial nerve anatomy knowledge. Students showed higher quiz scores and increased confidence, demonstrating an effective, engaging learning method.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anatomy
- Radiology
Background:
- Medical students face challenges learning complex cranial nerve anatomy.
- Traditional teaching methods like lectures and textbook illustrations are often insufficient.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a multimodal radiologic approach for teaching cranial nerve anatomy.
- To assess the impact of this method on student knowledge and satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 150 students received preclass materials, recorded didactic lectures, and hands-on lab sessions with radiologists.
- Pretest and posttest assessments were used to measure knowledge gain.
- Student satisfaction was evaluated via a survey.
Main Results:
- Quiz scores significantly improved from 4.6 to 6.8 out of 9.0 (p < .001).
- Students reported increased confidence in their understanding of cranial nerve anatomy.
- High satisfaction scores were reported by participants.
Conclusions:
- The multimodal pedagogy enhances student engagement and knowledge acquisition in anatomy.
- This approach offers an efficient solution for delivering complex anatomical information within expanded preclinical curricula.
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