One Size Does Not Fit All in Remote Anatomy Teaching.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Anatomy
• Digital Learning

Background:

• Anatomical knowledge is crucial for biomedical research and clinical practice.
• Traditional anatomy teaching relies on lectures and hands-on cadaveric laboratories.
• The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated significant changes in university education delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To discuss diverse digital anatomy education strategies implemented at the University of Glasgow.
• To analyze teaching approaches across three distinct undergraduate programs: BSc Hons Anatomy, Glasgow Access to Medicine Programme (GAP), and MBChB Medicine.
• To reflect on staff and student feedback regarding these adaptations.

Main Methods:

• Review of digital anatomy teaching methodologies adopted during the pandemic.
• Comparative analysis of approaches across different academic programs.
• Incorporation of qualitative feedback from educators and learners.

Main Results:

• Significant challenges and opportunities arose in redeveloping digital anatomy education.
• Varied digital teaching methods were employed, tailored to program-specific needs.
• Initial feedback highlighted both successes and areas for improvement in online anatomy instruction.

Conclusions:

• The pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital tools in anatomy education.
• Reflections on these experiences offer valuable insights for future blended learning models.
• Lessons learned can inform the integration of digital resources into on-campus anatomy teaching.