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  • Neuroscience
  • Anatomy

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  • Neuroanatomy education faces challenges in 3D visualization and clinical application, potentially causing neurophobia.
  • Active learning strategies are increasingly used, but learner experiences require further exploration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a preclinical neuroanatomy curriculum integrating active learning and clinical reasoning.
  • To assess student reception and learning outcomes of a multimodal approach.

Main Methods:

  • A six-week curriculum combined asynchronous materials, case-based learning (mini-cases), and cadaveric labs.
  • Near-peer instructors facilitated sessions focused on anatomical localization.
  • Mixed methods evaluation included surveys and focus groups.

Main Results:

  • 94% of students rated the overall course Excellent or Good.
  • High ratings for mini-cases (94%) and cadaveric labs (74%).
  • Student themes included knowledge acquisition, application, clinical relevance, and improvement opportunities.

Conclusions:

  • An integrated, multimodal neuroanatomy curriculum effectively supports learning objectives.
  • Structured near-peer preparation and repeated application are crucial for clinical orientation.
  • Findings can inform neuroanatomy curriculum design across institutions.