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An Innovative Master in Anatomy: Combining Anatomy With Educational Scholarship.
Alireza Jalali1, Christopher J Ramnanan1
1Department of Innovation in Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development
|June 21, 2023
Summary
A new Master of Applied Sciences (M.Sc.) in Anatomical Sciences Education (ASE) program addresses the shortage of anatomy educators. This bilingual program trains instructors in human anatomy and educational scholarship for health science programs.
Area of Science:
- Anatomical Sciences Education
- Medical Education Research
Background:
- Anatomy is a foundational health science discipline.
- There is a critical shortage of qualified cadaveric anatomy educators.
- Existing programs do not adequately address the need for specialized anatomy instructors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the design of a unique bilingual Master of Applied Sciences (M.Sc.) in Anatomical Sciences Education (ASE) program.
- To address the growing demand for instructors trained in human anatomy and cadaveric dissection.
- To foster educational scholarship skills in trainees for enhanced competitiveness in academia.
Main Methods:
- Program design incorporating clinical anatomy knowledge, teaching skills, and educational scholarship.
- Two-year curriculum with hands-on cadaveric dissection and teaching experience.
- Emphasis on conducting and publishing educational scholarship projects.
Main Results:
- The program equips graduates with essential anatomy knowledge and pedagogical training.
- Students gain practical teaching experience as anatomy instructors in a Medical Program.
- Graduates develop research skills, culminating in formal research papers.
Conclusions:
- This article presents the first description of a graduate program in anatomy education, detailing its development and challenges.
- The M.Sc. in ASE program effectively prepares individuals for careers in anatomy education.
- This initiative serves as a model for other institutions seeking to establish similar programs.
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