Self-instruction in anatomy for medical students

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Anatomy

Background:

• Anatomy courses are foundational for medical students.
• Effective self-instructional materials can support learning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of a self-instructional material on student performance in Anatomy.
• To assess the efficacy of a study guide-book in medical education.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a self-instructional study guide-book.
• Use during first-year medical Anatomy courses (cardio-respiratory and locomotor).

Main Results:

• The study guide-book was utilized in two distinct Anatomy courses.
• A very good approval rate was observed for students using the material.

Conclusions:

• Self-instructional materials can be effective in medical Anatomy education.
• The study guide-book demonstrated positive results in improving student approval rates.