Integrated course on ocular anatomy for ophthalmology clerkship
Abstract Background Obtaining a full understanding of the anatomical structure of the eyeball and the contents within the eye plays a crucial role in learning eye diseases. However, it can be challenging for beginners to quickly learn, memorize, and apply this anatomical knowledge. To improve the te...
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| description | Abstract Background Obtaining a full understanding of the anatomical structure of the eyeball and the contents within the eye plays a crucial role in learning eye diseases. However, it can be challenging for beginners to quickly learn, memorize, and apply this anatomical knowledge. To improve the teaching of ocular anatomy and help students overcome learning difficulties in ophthalmology clerkship, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center developed an integrated ocular anatomy course comprising three main components: 'online preview,' 'lecture,' and 'wetlab dissection'. Methods Fifty-five fourth-year medical students from Sun Yat-sen University were recruited for this study. The impact of the integrated course was evaluated through three in-class quizzes (T1: pre-teaching assessment, T2: post-wetlab training, and T3: end of clerkship) and assessments of students' self-confidence levels. Additionally, students' course evaluations were gathered via a questionnaire survey. Statistical analyses were conducted via ANOVA and the Kruskal–Wallis test. Results The integration course significantly improved the mean scores of post-teaching tests (67.08 ± 10.27 vs. 74.36 ± 12.75 vs. 78.81 ± 12.70, P < 0.0001) and the students’ self-confidence scores (P < 0.0001). Fifty-four participants were satisfied with the integrated anatomy course (79.3% strongly agreed, 18.2% more agreed). Fifty-two participants agreed (76.4% strongly agreed, 18.2% more agreed) that the course could help them better understand the anatomy of the eye. Conclusions This integrated ocular anatomy course can aid students in better understanding and retaining the anatomy and function of ocular structures, serving as a valuable adjunct teaching strategy that can be further applied to ophthalmology clerkship. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d0bacc7fedf54706ace73a78a94c55772025-01-05T12:33:30ZengBMCBMC Medical Education1472-69202025-01-012511910.1186/s12909-024-06611-8Integrated course on ocular anatomy for ophthalmology clerkshipLi Huang0Xinyu Liu1Yuxian Zou2Xianchai Lin3Zhen Mao4State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceAbstract Background Obtaining a full understanding of the anatomical structure of the eyeball and the contents within the eye plays a crucial role in learning eye diseases. However, it can be challenging for beginners to quickly learn, memorize, and apply this anatomical knowledge. To improve the teaching of ocular anatomy and help students overcome learning difficulties in ophthalmology clerkship, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center developed an integrated ocular anatomy course comprising three main components: 'online preview,' 'lecture,' and 'wetlab dissection'. Methods Fifty-five fourth-year medical students from Sun Yat-sen University were recruited for this study. The impact of the integrated course was evaluated through three in-class quizzes (T1: pre-teaching assessment, T2: post-wetlab training, and T3: end of clerkship) and assessments of students' self-confidence levels. Additionally, students' course evaluations were gathered via a questionnaire survey. Statistical analyses were conducted via ANOVA and the Kruskal–Wallis test. Results The integration course significantly improved the mean scores of post-teaching tests (67.08 ± 10.27 vs. 74.36 ± 12.75 vs. 78.81 ± 12.70, P < 0.0001) and the students’ self-confidence scores (P < 0.0001). Fifty-four participants were satisfied with the integrated anatomy course (79.3% strongly agreed, 18.2% more agreed). Fifty-two participants agreed (76.4% strongly agreed, 18.2% more agreed) that the course could help them better understand the anatomy of the eye. Conclusions This integrated ocular anatomy course can aid students in better understanding and retaining the anatomy and function of ocular structures, serving as a valuable adjunct teaching strategy that can be further applied to ophthalmology clerkship.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-06611-8AnatomyIntegration courseOphthalmologyClerkship |
| spellingShingle | Li Huang Xinyu Liu Yuxian Zou Xianchai Lin Zhen Mao Integrated course on ocular anatomy for ophthalmology clerkship BMC Medical Education Anatomy Integration course Ophthalmology Clerkship |
| title | Integrated course on ocular anatomy for ophthalmology clerkship |
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| title_short | Integrated course on ocular anatomy for ophthalmology clerkship |
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| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-06611-8 |
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