ERIC Number: EJ1451309
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Dec
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-1935-9772
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The Need to Identify Anatomy-Related Competencies in Medical Education
Syarifah Aisyah Syed Abd Halim; Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff; Mohamad Nurman Yaman; Nurhanis Syazni Roslan; Tg Fatimah Murniwati Tengku Muda; Ramiza Ramza Ramli; Fairrul Kadir; Siti Nurma Hanim Hadie
Anatomical Sciences Education, v17 n9 p1659-1667 2024
A profound grasp of anatomy is indispensable for shaping competent and safe medical practitioners. This knowledge acquisition is pivotal in the early stages of medical education and remains crucial throughout clinical training. However, the evolving landscape of medical education has ushered in changes to the anatomy curriculum, marked by a reduction in contact hours and a streamlined content structure to accommodate novel subjects and teaching methodologies. This transformation has precipitated a quandary in defining the essential scope and depth of anatomical knowledge to be imparted. Traditionally, surgeons assumed the role of anatomy instructors until Flexner's recommendations catalyzed the integration of trained anatomists. Nevertheless, the varied backgrounds of anatomists and the heterogeneity in anatomy curricula across institutions have introduced potential disparities in the quality of graduates. Addressing these challenges mandates the identification of key anatomy competencies tailored for undergraduate medical students. The imperative lies in ensuring that these competencies span cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains, offering not only comprehensiveness but also direct applicability to clinical practice. Hence, this viewpoint highlights the necessity of adopting a systematic approach that includes gathering input from various stakeholders in developing and implementing a universal anatomy core competency framework, ensuring graduates are equipped for the multifaceted demands of clinical practice. Overall, the manuscript provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities in anatomy education, with a clear call to action for a transformative approach to meet the evolving needs of medical practice.
Descriptors: Medical Education, Anatomy, Competence, Undergraduate Students, Cognitive Processes, Psychomotor Skills, Clinical Experience
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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