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Surgical trainees as anatomy demonstrators

S Miller1, D E Neal

  • 1Anatomy Teaching Centre, Medical School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
|July 1, 1994
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Surgical trainees working as anatomy demonstrators have significantly higher first-time pass rates in the ABS part of FRCS. Future changes in medical training may impact this role, necessitating innovative teaching methods in anatomy departments.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Anatomy demonstrators, predominantly surgical trainees, play a role in medical education.
  • The Calman/Bottomley report may affect the availability of surgical trainees for demonstrator roles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the first-time pass rates of anatomy demonstrators in the ABS part of FRCS.
  • To explore the potential impact of medical training reforms on anatomy demonstrator positions.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire survey was distributed to UK and Ireland anatomy departments.
  • Data collected included demonstrator numbers, backgrounds, funding, terms, training, and pass rates.

Main Results:

  • Anatomy demonstrators achieved a 75% first-time pass rate in ABS (1990-1993), compared to 37% for all UK candidates.

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  • 89% of 206 demonstrators were surgical trainees; 9 departments integrated posts with surgical rotations.

    • Conclusions:

    • Anatomy departments must develop alternative teaching strategies if surgical trainee numbers decrease.
    • Medical schools could offer integrated basic science courses with demonstrator contracts to meet trainee needs.