ERIC Number: EJ1376688
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1935-9772
EISSN: EISSN-1935-9780
Payment with Knowledge: A Method for a Training of Anatomy Near-Peer Teachers and Formation of Future Anatomists
Guerrero-Mendivil, Francisco Daniel; Elizondo-Omaña, Rodrigo Enrique; Jacobo-Baca, Guillermo; Quiroz-Perales, Xavier Gerardo; Salinas-Alvarez, Yolanda; Martinez-Garza, Javier Humberto; Fuente-Villarreal, David; Quiroga-Garza, Alejandro; Guzman-Lopez, Santos
Anatomical Sciences Education, v16 n3 p428-438 May-Jun 2023
Near-peer teaching has been widely implemented in medical schools and the benefits for the near-peer teachers (NPTs), the students, and the institution have been well documented. However, NPT training methods and perceptions of such have been limited. A four-year clinical anatomy and surgical training program was established (est. 2019) as part of the continuous training timeline for NPTs (n > 60 total) formation at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, in Mexico. The program provides various training courses for the NPTs according to their hierarchy, including teaching skills, professional development, psychosocial aspects, and career objectives. A "Clinical Anatomy and Surgical Training Diploma" was planned with 12 modules to aid in developing these abilities, along with a higher understanding of clinical anatomy shared by expert clinical specialists, and diverse clinical and surgical skills such as suturing, catheterization, and basic surgical procedures. The program has a completion rate of approximately 15 NPTs/year. All, while creating an environment with a sense of belonging, and facilitating mentorship between fellow NPTs and educators. Near-peer teachers develop leadership, communication, and teaching skills. The program has provided a constant source of anatomy educators, avoiding any shortage.
Descriptors: Peer Teaching, Anatomy, Medical Education, Foreign Countries, Program Development, Teaching Skills, Professional Development, Educational Environment, Training
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Mexico
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