What is Traditional Anatomy Teaching?

Human anatomy is one of the cornerstones of medical education worldwide. It covers different perspectives: systemic, regional, surface, and clinical anatomy, which altogether give students a comprehensive understanding of the human body. Traditionally, anatomy is taught through in-person lectures, cadaver dissections, and detailed textbooks. The term “anatomy” itself comes from the Greek word " anatemnein" meaning “to cut” reflecting the long history of learning through cadaveric dissection.

Professionalism in medical education

Professionalism is a key skill for medical practitioners and has been part of medical training since the profession began. In the past, medical students learned professional behaviour by watching role models. While having suitable role models is still important, it is no longer enough on its own. Medical practice is becoming more complex, and students come from many different backgrounds, so medical schools now focus more on teaching professionalism directly.

A global need for more doctors

In recent years, the global shortage of physicians has become increasingly acute and a 2022 study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) indicated that 6.4 million more physicians were needed for universal health coverage. A number of factors have contributed to this deficiency, including a retiring workforce, growing populations especially in developing countries, natural disasters, global health crises, and access to medical education.

"I consider it a great privilege to have been a participant in the Erasmus+ LEANbody project. The very positive experiences that I have had throughout the three years of this project testify to the importance of collaboration between different institutions, and I have learnt so much through the many interactions I have had with my anatomist colleagues at the University of Pécs, Masaryk University, and the University of Zagreb, as well as the educationalists from the Karolinska Institute.

Transnational Project Meeting in Pécs - 12-13. April 2024

Oktatói készségfejlesztő workshop – április 15.

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