Comparing the Traditional and Combined Methods of Teaching Neuroantomy
Journal Title: Research and Development in Medical Education - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: The sectional neuroanatomy due to its great importance in identifying the internal structure of the brain seems to be a necessary course of study to the residents of the neurosurgery, neurology and neuroradiology. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the traditional and the combined methods of teaching the neuroanatomy to two separate groups of neurosurgery residents. Methods: At the Imam Reza hospital of the Tabriz University of the medical sciences, the efficacy of the traditional and the combined methods of teaching the neuroanatomy to two separate groups of neurosurgery residents was compared and assessed by final exams and using questionnaires. Results: The scores of the group B in a quite similar exam were higher than the group A. The questionnaire investigation also indicated that the combined method of teaching was more effective than the traditional method. Conclusion: This study also concluded that plus the traditional method of teaching the neuroanatomy, the direct observation of the serially sectioned slices of the human embalmed brain and comparing them concurrently with the similar slices of the MRI images, can raise the ability of the trainees to identify the internal structures of the brain more precisely in their medical experiences.
Authors and Affiliations
Ahmadali Ghanbari, Bahram Samadirad, Vahab Ghanbari, Fereidoun Ashrafian
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP136210
- DOI 10.5681/rdme.2013.010
- Views 122
- Downloads 0
Feasibility of Medical Education through Email: Darsnameh e-Learning System as a National Pattern
Introduction: while internet and web could bridge over time and place barriers of educa-tion, some websites developed educational programs in different fields. The nation-wide Darsnameh e-Learning System is one of the ac...
Editorial: Research and Development in Medical Education
In recent years, medical education development has been significantly improved in Iran. More than 10 medical education journals are published periodi-cally in Persian. Annual national conference which has been held for 1...
Quality of Morning Report Courses in the Department of Infectious Diseases: A Prospective Study of Academic Members
Introduction: Morning report is one of the most important corner stones of medical train-ing and education in internal medicine training program. However, the pattern and exact template is not definitely described. Study...
Emergency Department Healthcare Providers’ Knowledge of Ischemic Stroke
Introduction: Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Nationally, only 3-8% of patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) who are eligible for thrombolysis currently receive recom...
The Analysis of Learning Styles and Their Relationship to Academic Achievement in Medical Students of Basic Sciences Program
Introduction: Learning style is an individual’s preferred method of encountering information in specific situations in order to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes through study or experience. Students and Planers’ a...