Rolando Branly
Department of Medicine, University of Science Arts and Technology, Montserrat, USAPublications
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Review Article
Historical Perspectives in the Pedagogy of Anatomy Instruction in Medical and Graduate Education: From Salerno to Montserrat
Author(s): Orien L Tulp*, George P Einstein, Frantz Sainvil, Hailin Wu and Rolando Branly
Because the including of human anatomy forms a core foundation for clinical medicine, it has contributed a pivotal role in medical education for many centuries. Thus, with advancements in the science of modern, current day medicine, its continued place in the medical school curriculum deserves careful attention. The recent pandemic has imposed additional stress and limitations on gross anatomy and other course modules. A seemingly ever-increasing emphasis on additional modules in molecular biology, emerging pharmacotherapeutics and pathophysiology content have resulted in a condensation and apparent erosion of previously allotted classroom and laboratory hours in the gross anatomy curriculum. To this end, technologic advancements including applications of virtual anatomy lecture and dissection elements, combined with small group dissections which emphasized relevant surgical an.. Read More»