Publications by authors named "Malli Barremkala"
Article Synopsis
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted anatomy education, resulting in decreased cadaver usage among various medical and therapy programs, with a notable reduction from 74.1% to 50.3%.
- During this period, online teaching methods prevailed, with 59% of laboratories conducted synchronously and a reliance on digital resources, though practical examinations shifted to computer and image-based formats.
- Despite the challenges, anatomy educators adapted by increasing the availability of digital resources such as dissection media and interactive software, ensuring instructional continuity throughout the pandemic.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) created unparalleled challenges to anatomy education. Gross anatomy education has been particularly impacted given the traditional in-person format of didactic instruction and/or laboratory component(s). To assess the changes in gross anatomy lecture and laboratory instruction, assessment, and teaching resources utilized as a result of Covid-19, a survey was distributed to gross anatomy educators through professional associations and listservs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTeam assessment in laboratory setting (TAILS) is a feasible and a novel method of testing the application of anatomical knowledge using the available institutional resources (cadavers) within the anatomy laboratory setting. For preclinical medical students, this method augments clinical authenticity and facilitates collaborative learning.
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