Importance of Cadaveric Dissections and Surgical Simulation in Plastic Surgery Residency

Attaluri, Pradeep; Wirth, Peter J.; Gander, Brian; Siebert, John W.; Upton, Joseph

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“… 28 33 34 Thus, the importance of cadaveric training in graduate medical education (GME) in surgical disciplines has grown. 33 35 36 In fact, a lack of cadaveric education has resulted in a significant decline in the number of doctors choosing surgical fields as their careers. 19 Consequently, many medical education institutions continue to prioritize anatomy practical sessions, and the situation is no different in South Korea.…”

Section: Proposal To Maintain the Quality Of Anatomy Education In Koreamentioning

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A Brief Review of Anatomy Education in Korea, Encompassing Its Past, Present, and Future Direction

Kim,

Joo,

Song

et al. 2024

J Korean Med Sci

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Anatomy is a foundational subject in medicine and serves as its language. Hippocrates highlighted its importance, while Herophilus pioneered human dissection, earning him the title of the founder of anatomy. Vesalius later established modern anatomy, which has since evolved historically. In Korea, formal anatomy education for medical training began with the introduction of Western medicine during the late Joseon Dynasty. Before and after the Japanese occupation, anatomy education was conducted in the German style, and after liberation, it was maintained and developed by a small number of domestic anatomists. Medicine in Korea has grown alongside the country’s rapid economic and social development. Today, 40 medical colleges produce world-class doctors to provide the best medical care service in the country. However, the societal demand for more doctors is growing in order to proactively address to challenges such as public healthcare issues, essential healthcare provision, regional medical service disparities, and an aging population. This study examines the history, current state, and challenges of anatomy education in Korea, emphasizing the availability of medical educators, support staff, and cadavers for gross anatomy instruction. While variations exist between Seoul and provincial medical colleges, each manages to deliver adequate education under challenging conditions. However, the rapid increase in medical student enrollment threatens to strain existing anatomy education resources, potentially compromising educational quality. To address these concerns, we propose strategies for training qualified gross anatomy educators, ensuring a sustainable cadaver supply, and enhancing infrastructure.

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Section: Proposal To Maintain the Quality Of Anatomy Education In Koreamentioning

confidence: 99%

A Brief Review of Anatomy Education in Korea, Encompassing Its Past, Present, and Future Direction

Kim,

Joo,

Song

et al. 2024

J Korean Med Sci

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A pilot study exploring the effectiveness of binaural beats at reducing anxiety associated with cadaveric dissection

Mosheshe,

Correia,

Rampf

2024

Anatomical Sciences Ed

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This study explored the effects of a novel intervention, binaural beats (BB), on anxiety levels of anatomy students during cadaveric dissections and its impact on the learning environment. The study was quasi‐experimental, employing a purposive sampling strategy. State (SA) and trait (TA) anxiety levels were measured using the State–Trait Anxiety Inventory during two routine dissection sessions. SA was measured at three time points: at the start, after a 3‐min control (silence)/intervention (10 Hz BB) session, and at the end of the dissection. A post‐study survey was distributed to the participants to obtain qualitative feedback on their perceptions of BB use during cadaveric dissections. Thirteen female students participated in this study (mean age 19.62 ± 0.65 years). Both control and intervention measures significantly reduced SA levels, with BB demonstrating a greater effect size (Hedges' g = 0.98 for intervention vs. 0.76 for control). SA decreased significantly after the BB intervention (t(12) = 3.78, p = 0.003) and remained low throughout the session, in contrast to the control session, where the reduction post‐measure was not sustained (t(12) = −0.64, p = 0.54). Feedback from the post‐study survey indicated that most students found the BB intervention effective in reducing their anxiety levels before the dissection. The BB intervention was effective in reducing and maintaining students' SA levels during dissection. Students reported positive experiences with BB. Further investigations are warranted to determine whether the findings of this study can be generalized to larger and more heterogeneous populations.

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Impact of an online awareness session on the knowledge and attitude of social welfare professionals towards voluntary body donation

Prasanna,

D Souza,

Shobha Andrade

et al. 2024

Medical Journal Armed Forces India

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Importance of Cadaveric Dissections and Surgical Simulation in Plastic Surgery Residency

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A Brief Review of Anatomy Education in Korea, Encompassing Its Past, Present, and Future Direction

A Brief Review of Anatomy Education in Korea, Encompassing Its Past, Present, and Future Direction

A pilot study exploring the effectiveness of binaural beats at reducing anxiety associated with cadaveric dissection

Impact of an online awareness session on the knowledge and attitude of social welfare professionals towards voluntary body donation

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