Associate Professor of Surgery (Gross Anatomy); Section Chief
Anatomy
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Course Description
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Organization
This course explores the relationship between structure and function in the human body, so that students can form foundational understandings of the mechanisms of health and disease. The course extends longitudinally through the first year. Additional anatomical concepts and embryology are explored in the second year, integrated into the Connection to the World and Across the Lifespan master courses.
The core of the student experience is centered around dissection, and additional exercises build on this experience, including an emphasis on the relationship between anatomy and the disciplines of clinical pathology, diagnostic imaging, musculoskeletal medicine, internal medicine, human development, and surgery.
The course includes the entire human anatomy cycle with particular emphasis on diagnostic imaging and the musculoskeletal system. A fundamental tenet of the course is that the study of Human Anatomy will support competency for students no matter what paths they may take in medicine and will support an understanding that can ensure career success.
Core disciplines
- Anatomy and Embryology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Clinical Pathology
- Surgery (including surgical subspecialties)
Pedagogy
Students engage in interactive anatomical laboratory experiences on a weekly basis from September to April of their first year. Video lectures and other instructional modules are hosted on a custom instructional website (Guided Anatomy), which provides students with a comprehensive overview of the structure of the entire human body. This website also contains interactive quizzes and step-by-step guides for weekly activities. Students also have access to interactive guides to diagnostic imaging of the entire human body, including case-based modules on X-ray, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Each laboratory session consists of multiple integrated activities, including a drawing exercise, dissection, small-group interactive discussions, and skill-building activities (e.g. physical diagnosis, (optional) procedural skills, ultrasound). Students’ learning is augmented by real and virtual prosections, including 3D prosections that are explored using augmented reality technology.
Assessment and Feedback
| Educational Program Objective (EPO) | Type | Initiated by | Completed by | #/course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTD 2.1: Mechanism and Treatment of Disease PC 4.1/4.5: Patient Care | Lab practical self-assessments | Faculty | Students | 5 |
| MTD 2.1: Mechanism and Treatment of Disease PC 4.1/4.5: Patient Care PR 5.5: Professional identity formation RS 7.1/7.2: Responsibility to Society | Quizzes (weekly and in Guided Anatomy) | Faculty | Faculty | Multiple |
PC 4.1/4.5: Patient Care
PC 4.1/4.5: Patient Care
PR 5.5: Professional identity formation
RS 7.1/7.2: Responsibility to Society
Summative
- Lab practical exams and written qualifiers
Learning Objectives
| Comp | EPO | Course Objective |
|---|---|---|
| MTD | 2.1 | Demonstrate knowledge of the normal development, structure and function of the human body and the mechanisms required for health and homeostasis. (see fundamental concepts list) Demonstrate knowledge of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, evaluation, and evidence-based management of common anatomical conditions, especially musculoskeletal and surgical conditions (see core conditions and fundamental concepts list) |
| PC | 4.1 | Identify the components of physical examination for each organ system, and their correlation with underlying anatomical structures Identify normal and abnormal findings on common imaging studies of each anatomical region |
| 4.5 | Outline the anatomic considerations, indications, risks, risk-mitigating measures, and benefits of procedures commonly used in the management of common surgical and musculoskeletal conditions (see core conditions and fundamental concepts list) | |
| RS | 7.1 | Demonstrate understanding of the social and structural determinants of health that impact the study of human anatomy and our understandings of the relationships between structure and function (see fundamental concepts list) |
| 7.2 | Demonstrate understanding of the disparate impact of common surgical and musculoskeletal conditions on diverse populations and the factors impacting health equity (see fundamental concepts list) |
| Comp | EPO | Course Objective |
|---|---|---|
| PR | 5.3 | Demonstrates the ability to collaborate effectively with peers in small-group learning. |
| 5.4 | Meets administrative deadlines without reminders, completes course evaluations and assessments, notifies classmates and small group leaders when they will not be attending a session and adheres to the attendance policies. | |
| 5.5 | Identifies ethical principles and considers how they apply to the study of human anatomy | |
| CM | 6.3 | Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with peers and faculty in small-group activities, including active listening, respectful and honest communication, ability to ask and answer questions, and willingness to receive feedback. |
| CDK | 8.1 | Manages information needs by identifying, locating, retrieving, evaluating, synthesizing and applying appropriate literature to answer questions that derive from findings identified during anatomical dissection. |