Technologies-Enhanced Anatomical Study in Undergraduate Medical Students in One of the Medical Schools in Thailand

• Main Authors: Pakpoom Thintharua, Permphan Dharmasaroja, ภาคภูมิ ถิ่นท่าเรือ, เพิ่มพันธุ์ ธรรมสโรช
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital. Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute
• Format: Review Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Anatomy Medical education; Computer-based learning (CBL); Traditional cadaveric dissection; กายวิภาคศาสตร์; แพทยศาสตรศึกษา; การใช้คอมพิวเตอร์เป็นพื้นฐานในการเรียน; การชำแหละอาจารย์ใหญ่แบบดั้งเดิม
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/72224
• Institution: Mahidol University

Anatomy is an essential preclinical subject of undergraduate medical education. The traditional practical studies on cadavers are widely used in medical schools. It enhances active and deep learning, preparing students for clinical practice. However, the high costs, the time-consuming, and the health problems from chemical hazards, to which the staff exposed are considered. Computer-based learning (CBL) technologies can increase the efficiency of students in understanding anatomy. This review provides an overview of CBL technologies such as Anatomage table 7.0, zSpace, Complete Anatomy app, and 4D Interactive Anatomy that prepare Ramathibodi medical students for enhanced anatomical understanding and self-learning. The integration methods between traditional cadaveric dissection and the CBL in the curriculum can enhance the classroom experience, student engagement, learning, retention, and improvement of Ramathibodi medical student’s knowledge in anatomy.