Moving beyond neurophobia to cultivate the neuroquisitive learner
Abstract “Neurophobia,” a pervasive fear of the neurological sciences, poses a significant barrier in medical education, affecting learners and physicians worldwide. Its consequences are far‐reaching, contributing to a limited neurology workforce and diminished confidence among non‐specialists in managing neurological conditions.
Joanna R. Appel +1 more
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Show Me the Brain!!: A modern approach to neuroanatomy education
Abstract Show Me the Brain!! (SMtB) is a digital system for interactive graphics that is designed to support instruction in neuroanatomy and neuroscience. It will soon be made open‐source and freely available. SMtB bridges medical and traditional neuroanatomy instruction with the computational systems and representational conventions common in ...
Nicholas C. Hindy +3 more
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Mitigating Psychological Problems Associated with the 2023 Wildfires in Alberta and Nova Scotia: Six-Week Outcomes from the Text4Hope Program. [PDF]
Obuobi-Donkor G +4 more
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Immersive virtual reality as a teaching tool in neuroanatomy: A scoping review
Abstract Basic core courses in various undergraduate programs, such as neuroanatomy, pose a challenge for students due to the large volume and complexity of the content. In this context, educational technologies such as immersive virtual reality (IVR), which allow students to actively interact with learning materials, offer a complementary pedagogical ...
Nathálya Gardênia de Holanda Marinho Nogueira +7 more
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Beyond knowledge: Cultivating noncognitive skills and attributes through anatomy education
Abstract Anatomy education has historically prioritized cognitive knowledge acquisition and technical skills, such as spatial awareness and manual dexterity. Noncognitive attributes, essential for early‐stage learners, such as social skills, motivation, emotional intelligence, self‐regulation, self‐efficacy, and resilience, have remained comparatively ...
Renato Lopes Previdelli +1 more
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Student and staff experiences of interactive digital models when learning animal anatomy
Abstract Compared to human medical sciences, digital models of animals are rare, often behind subscription services and are comparatively lacking in interactivity and accessibility features. This study explores how digital models are currently being used to teach animal anatomy, providing the data required to construct the best anatomical models ...
Alice Leavey, Sarah Channon
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Feedback strategies: Applying theory to practice
Abstract Feedback is a cornerstone of the learning process, as evidenced by extensive educational research on enhancing its process and impact. However, learners consistently rate the quality of feedback lower compared to other aspects of teaching. Over the past decade, feedback models have shifted from a traditional, one‐way transmission from educator
Jenny Clancy +2 more
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Medical students' perspectives on body donation to science within the Italian context
Abstract Body donation is essential for medical education and research, supporting anatomical training and clinical competence. In Italy, national data on awareness of the legislation regulating body donation and factors shaping donation‐related decisions among healthcare trainees remain limited. This study investigated knowledge of the legal framework,
Antonietta Fazio +20 more
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From classroom to clinic: Evaluating the educational utility of two Thiel embalming methods
Abstract Over three decades since its introduction, the Thiel embalming method remains a widely used and praised technique in anatomical education and clinical training. This study compared for the first time the Thiel original protocol (TO) and a Modified version (TM) across user groups—undergraduate medical students, student demonstrators in anatomy,
Veronica Antipova +3 more
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A survey on the teaching of introductory nervous system content in undergraduate courses
Abstract Teaching introductory or foundation level concepts about anatomy and physiology of the nervous system to undergraduate students presents a conundrum for educators—how to provide students with sufficient knowledge for a successful learning experience and outcome without overwhelming students and impacting student progression and retention.
Gabrielle Todd +2 more
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