Publications by authors named "Jeffrey C Fahl"
Anat Sci Educ
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- Clerkships are critical for medical students to combine their basic science knowledge with hands-on clinical practice, particularly in anatomy, which is vital for effective patient care.
- Concerns persist about medical students' anatomy knowledge falling short of the expectations of clerkship directors and clinical faculty, indicating a potential gap in training.
- A study surveying 525 clinical faculty across 24 schools identified that 91% of anatomical structures are deemed essential for core clerkships, highlighting specific anatomy needs for clerkships like family medicine, emergency medicine, and general surgery.
