Article ; Online: Of mice (dogs, horses, sheep) and men: A novel comparative anatomy dissection course in a United Kingdom university.
2024 Volume 17, Issue 3, Page(s) 506–513
Abstract: At the University of Bristol, we established a novel dissection course to complement our anatomy degree. Students enrolled in this undergraduate course are trained as comparative anatomists, with equal time given to both human and veterinary anatomy. ... ...
Abstract | At the University of Bristol, we established a novel dissection course to complement our anatomy degree. Students enrolled in this undergraduate course are trained as comparative anatomists, with equal time given to both human and veterinary anatomy. Historically, students opted to dissect either human or veterinary donors as part of the course. To fully reflect the comparative nature of the degree, the dissection course was redesigned so students could dissect both human and veterinary specimens as part of the same course. This facilitated a wide-ranging experience of anatomy, encouraging detailed knowledge of a multitude of species and allowing for multifaceted anatomy graduates to be ready for employment in a wide and competitive job market. Across three iterations of the amended version of the course, median marks ranged from 58.7% to 62.0%, with between 22 and 39 students enrolled. In comparison to the course prior to the introduction of the change, median marks ranged from 59.8% to 62.8%, with between 16 and 24 students enrolled. There was no significant difference between marks before or after the introduction of the concurrently comparative aspect. This paper describes the course, with learning materials and assessments considered, along with some reflection on its value. The course offers benefits to students by widening their perspective on anatomical knowledge and making them more equipped for the job market. It also broadens their understanding of form-function relationships. However, student feedback implied that having the choice between human or veterinary dissection was preferable, and this may outweigh the perceived benefits of the course. |
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MeSH term(s) | Male ; Humans ; Dogs ; Animals ; Horses ; Mice ; Sheep ; Anatomy/education ; Anatomy, Comparative/education ; Universities ; Curriculum ; Dissection/education ; Education, Medical, Undergraduate/methods ; Students, Medical ; Cadaver |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-02-05 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article ; Review |
ZDB-ID | 2483491-9 |
ISSN | 1935-9780 ; 1935-9772 |
ISSN (online) | 1935-9780 |
ISSN | 1935-9772 |
DOI | 10.1002/ase.2392 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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