| Bench work and clinical relevance: a new strategy in pathology education. | |
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PMID: 18985525 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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INTRODUCTION: It is recognised that medical students' perceptions of pathology can be improved by presenting pathology curricula in a clinically oriented manner. This study investigated how pathology teaching could be made more clinically relevant, using the coagulation laboratory practical for Year 2 students at the Australian National University Medical School as a case study, with a particular focus on the role of laboratory bench work. METHODS: An e-survey was posted to 80 medical students who participated in the coagulation practical in 2005, followed by in-depth interviews for four consenting students. Four teachers were also interviewed to obtain additional perspectives. RESULTS: Students and teachers showed markedly different views of the clinical relevance of the practical; however, most were in favour of bench work. Greater clinical orientation was the predominant objective identified to improve the practical. Incorporation of laboratory bench-work within case-based sessions, in small group settings, were the strategies recommended to achieve these. DISCUSSION: A model for a 2 hour laboratory practical is proposed, involving a case-based session incorporating bench work, followed by case discussion to integrate laboratory results with clinical management. This approach is likely to be effective in pathology teaching across all disciplines. |
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Authors:
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Dipti Talaulikar; Gerlese Akerlind; Julia M Potter |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pathology Volume: 40 ISSN: 0031-3025 ISO Abbreviation: Pathology Publication Date: 2008 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-11-05 Completed Date: 2009-02-20 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0175411 Medline TA: Pathology Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 707-10 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Haematology, The Canberra Hospital, Yamba Drive, Garran, Canberra, ACT 2606, Australia. dipti.talaulikar@act.gov.au |
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Australia Education, Medical, Undergraduate / methods* Humans Laboratories* Pathology, Clinical / education* Teaching / methods* |
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