Amaç: Tıp ve sağlık bilimleri eğitiminde oldukça büyük bir öneme sahip olan anatomi bilimi, insan vücudunu, sistemlerini, organları ve organların birbirleriyle olan ilişkilerini incelemektedir. Tıp biliminin ve de eğitiminin temeli olarak kabul edilen anatomi eğitimine öğrencilerin bakış açısı gerek teknolojinin gelişmesine bağlı olarak gerekse hekim adayı olmaya yaklaşmasıyla değişiklik göstermektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, farklı dönemlerdeki tıp fakültesi öğrencilerinin anatomi eğitimine bakış açılarının incelenmesidir.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışmaya tıp fakültesinde okuyan Dönem I-VI öğrencilerinden toplam 557 kişi katıldı. Öğrencilere “Whatsapp” uygulaması üzerinden “Google Forms”ta hazırlanan anket çevrimiçi olarak gönderildi. Verilerde tanımlayıcı istatistiksel analizler kullanıldı.
Bulgular: Analiz sonuçlarına göre Dönem I-III öğrencilerinin anatomi eğitimine daha çok önem verdikleri belirlendi. Dönem IV-VI öğrencilerinin ise klinikte uygulamaların daha önemli oldukları düşüncesine sahip oldukları belirlendi. Dönem I-III öğrencilerinin mesleki açıdan kadavra üzerinden anatomi eğitiminin önemli olduğu düşüncesine sahip oldukları gözlendi. Dönem IV-VI öğrencilerinin anatomi eğitimde üç boyutlu anatomi materyallerinin de kullanılması gerektiği düşüncesine sahip olduğu tespit edildi.
Sonuç: Sonuç olarak öğrencilerinin aldığı anatomi eğitiminin içeriğinin tekrar gözden geçirilerek öğrencilerin mesleki gelişimleri için yeni bir müfredat hazırlanması gerektiği kanısındayız. Anatomi eğitiminin klinik bilimlerle multidisipliner bir müfredata sahip olmasının Dönem IV-VI öğrencilerinin fikirlerini değiştirebileceğini düşünmekteyiz. Bu çalışma anatomi eğitimi açısından tıp ve sağlık bilimleri alanlarında yapılacak çalışmalar için bir kaynak oluşturacaktır.
Uygur R, Çağlar V, Topçu B, Aktaş S, Özen O. The assessment of the students’ opinions about anatomy education. Int J Basic Clin Med. 2013; 1(2): 94-106.
Kürkçüoğlu A, Kosif R, Anlı SÇ. Body donation and its ımportance in anatomy education. KÜ Tıp Fak Derg. 2021; 23(3): 645-55.
Demir BT, Altintas HM, Bilecenoglu B. Investigation of medical faculty students’ views on cadaver and cadaver teaching in anatomy. Morphologie. 2023; 107(356): 47-54.
Ocak MA, Topal AD. Blended learning in anatomy education: a study investigating medical students’ perceptions. EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed. 2015; 11(3): 647-83.
Ganguly PK, Chan LK. Living anatomy in the 21st century: how far can we go. South East Asian Journal of Medical Education. 2008; 2(2): 52-7.
McLachlan JC, Bligh J, Bradley P, Searle J. Teaching anatomy without cadavers. Med Educ. 2004; 38(4): 418-24.
Herrmann JR. Use of the dead body in healthcare and medical training: mapping and balancing the legal rights and values. European Journal of Health Law. 2011; 18(3): 277-91.
Quiroga‐Garza A, Reyes‐Hernandez CG, Zarate‐Garza PP, Esparza‐Hernandez CN, Gutierrez‐de La O J, De La Fuente‐Villarreal D, et al. Willingness toward organ and body donation among anatomy professors and students in Mexico. Anatomical Sciences Ed. Kasım 2017; 10(6): 589-97.
Zhang L, Wang Y, Xiao M, Han Q, Ding J. An ethical solution to the challenges in teaching anatomy with dissection in the Chinese culture. Anatomical Sciences Ed. Mart 2008; 1(2): 56-9.
Tuygar Ş, Kuş İ, Saygılı Ö, Özcan E, Gülcen B. Evaluation of satisfaction levels and its associated variables for anatomy education in medical students. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası. 2015; 14(42): 5-14.
Papa V, Vaccarezza M. Teaching Anatomy in the XXI Century: New Aspects and Pitfalls. Akita M, Georgiades P, Klüppel M, Pretterklieber M, editors. The Scientific World Journal. 2013; 2013(1): 310348.
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Ögenler O, Kara A, Kadıoğlu S, Öztürk AH, Sungur MA. Opinions of a group of anatomy instructor on cadaver and utilization of cadaver in anatomy teaching. Türkiye Biyoetik Dergisi. 2014; 1(1): 57-68.
Anyanwu GE, Ugochukwu AI. Impact of the use of cadaver on student’s ability to pass anatomy examination. Anatomy. 2010; 4(1): 28-34.
Şenol D, Toy Ş, Canbolat M, Pektaş M. Evaluation of online anatomy education given in medicine and dentistry faculties of universities during COVID-19 pandemic with student feedback. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2021; 13(1): 30-5.
Vazquez R, Riesco JM, Carretero J. Reflections and challenges in the teaching of human anatomy at the beginning of the 21st century. Eur J Anat. 2005; 9(2): 111-5.
Patel KM, Moxham BJ. Attitudes of professional anatomists to curricular change. Clin Anat. 2005; 19(2): 132-41.
Jones NA, Olafson RP, Sutin J. Evaluation of a gross anatomy program without dissection. Academic Medicine. 1978; 53(3): 198-205.
Aziz MA, Mckenzie JC, Wilson JS, Cowie RJ, Ayeni SA, Dunn BK. The human cadaver in the age of biomedical informatics. Anat Rec. 2002; 269(1): 20-32.
Arı İ, Şendemir E. Students’ views on anatomy education. Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Derg. 2003; 29(2): 11-4.
Arı İ, İrgil E, Kafa İM, Şendemir E. A questionnaire study: anatomy education and student’s views. Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Derg. 2003; 29(2): 15-8.
Büyükmumcu M, Aydın AD, Döndü Akın, Yılmaz MT, Bodur AS. Medical students’ views about practical lessons’ slides which used education of practical anatomy. Selçuk Tıp Derg. 2013; 29(2): 71-4.
Marks SC, Bertman SL, Penney JC. Human anatomy: A foundation for education about death and dying in medicine. Clin Anat. 1997; 10(2): 118-22.
Investigation of the Perspectives of Medical Faculty Students in Different Terms on Anatomy Education
Aim: The science of anatomy, which has a great importance in medical and health sciences, examines the human body, the systems that make up the body, the organs that make up the systems and the relations of organs with each other. As a cornerstone of medical education, students' perspectives on anatomy evolve with technological advancements and their journey to becoming physicians. The aim of this study is to investigate of the perspectives of medical faculty students in different terms on anatomy education.
Material and Methods: A total of 557 medical faculty students from Terms I to VI participated in the study.The survey prepared in Google Forms was sent to the students online via the WhatsApp application. Descriptive statistical analyses were used on the data.
Results: Analysis revealed that Term I-III students valued anatomy education more, while Term IV-VI students prioritized clinical practices. Term I-III students saw cadaver-based anatomy education as professionally important, whereas Term IV-VI students favored using 3-D anatomy materials in education.
Conclusion: We believe the anatomy curriculum should be reviewed and updated to enhance students' professional development. Integrating clinical sciences into a multidisciplinary approach may shift the perspectives of Term IV-VI students. This study will serve as a valuable resource for future research in medical and health sciences education.
Uygur R, Çağlar V, Topçu B, Aktaş S, Özen O. The assessment of the students’ opinions about anatomy education. Int J Basic Clin Med. 2013; 1(2): 94-106.
Kürkçüoğlu A, Kosif R, Anlı SÇ. Body donation and its ımportance in anatomy education. KÜ Tıp Fak Derg. 2021; 23(3): 645-55.
Demir BT, Altintas HM, Bilecenoglu B. Investigation of medical faculty students’ views on cadaver and cadaver teaching in anatomy. Morphologie. 2023; 107(356): 47-54.
Ocak MA, Topal AD. Blended learning in anatomy education: a study investigating medical students’ perceptions. EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed. 2015; 11(3): 647-83.
Ganguly PK, Chan LK. Living anatomy in the 21st century: how far can we go. South East Asian Journal of Medical Education. 2008; 2(2): 52-7.
McLachlan JC, Bligh J, Bradley P, Searle J. Teaching anatomy without cadavers. Med Educ. 2004; 38(4): 418-24.
Herrmann JR. Use of the dead body in healthcare and medical training: mapping and balancing the legal rights and values. European Journal of Health Law. 2011; 18(3): 277-91.
Quiroga‐Garza A, Reyes‐Hernandez CG, Zarate‐Garza PP, Esparza‐Hernandez CN, Gutierrez‐de La O J, De La Fuente‐Villarreal D, et al. Willingness toward organ and body donation among anatomy professors and students in Mexico. Anatomical Sciences Ed. Kasım 2017; 10(6): 589-97.
Zhang L, Wang Y, Xiao M, Han Q, Ding J. An ethical solution to the challenges in teaching anatomy with dissection in the Chinese culture. Anatomical Sciences Ed. Mart 2008; 1(2): 56-9.
Tuygar Ş, Kuş İ, Saygılı Ö, Özcan E, Gülcen B. Evaluation of satisfaction levels and its associated variables for anatomy education in medical students. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası. 2015; 14(42): 5-14.
Papa V, Vaccarezza M. Teaching Anatomy in the XXI Century: New Aspects and Pitfalls. Akita M, Georgiades P, Klüppel M, Pretterklieber M, editors. The Scientific World Journal. 2013; 2013(1): 310348.
12. Cahill DR, Leonard RJ, Marks SC. Standards in health care and medical education. Clin Anat. 2000; 13(2): 150.
Ögenler O, Kara A, Kadıoğlu S, Öztürk AH, Sungur MA. Opinions of a group of anatomy instructor on cadaver and utilization of cadaver in anatomy teaching. Türkiye Biyoetik Dergisi. 2014; 1(1): 57-68.
Anyanwu GE, Ugochukwu AI. Impact of the use of cadaver on student’s ability to pass anatomy examination. Anatomy. 2010; 4(1): 28-34.
Şenol D, Toy Ş, Canbolat M, Pektaş M. Evaluation of online anatomy education given in medicine and dentistry faculties of universities during COVID-19 pandemic with student feedback. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2021; 13(1): 30-5.
Vazquez R, Riesco JM, Carretero J. Reflections and challenges in the teaching of human anatomy at the beginning of the 21st century. Eur J Anat. 2005; 9(2): 111-5.
Patel KM, Moxham BJ. Attitudes of professional anatomists to curricular change. Clin Anat. 2005; 19(2): 132-41.
Jones NA, Olafson RP, Sutin J. Evaluation of a gross anatomy program without dissection. Academic Medicine. 1978; 53(3): 198-205.
Aziz MA, Mckenzie JC, Wilson JS, Cowie RJ, Ayeni SA, Dunn BK. The human cadaver in the age of biomedical informatics. Anat Rec. 2002; 269(1): 20-32.
Arı İ, Şendemir E. Students’ views on anatomy education. Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Derg. 2003; 29(2): 11-4.
Arı İ, İrgil E, Kafa İM, Şendemir E. A questionnaire study: anatomy education and student’s views. Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Derg. 2003; 29(2): 15-8.
Büyükmumcu M, Aydın AD, Döndü Akın, Yılmaz MT, Bodur AS. Medical students’ views about practical lessons’ slides which used education of practical anatomy. Selçuk Tıp Derg. 2013; 29(2): 71-4.
Marks SC, Bertman SL, Penney JC. Human anatomy: A foundation for education about death and dying in medicine. Clin Anat. 1997; 10(2): 118-22.
Şencan Şenol D, Şenol D, Pektaş M. Investigation of the Perspectives of Medical Faculty Students in Different Terms on Anatomy Education. SABD. 2024;14(3):411-5.