Embryology for Medical Students

Small group discussion for medical students to learning embryology

Background: One of the most important issues is the best method to teach embryology course to medical students. Small group discussion (SGD) were used to working together, integral to learningdeveloping intellectual skills and interactive learning experience. Methods: The 72 medical students were equally randomizedto the SGD (group I) and usual lecture based teaching (LBT), (group II) in genera...

Enhancing the learning experience of embryology for medical students

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Medical Embryology

A core syllabus for the teaching of embryology and teratology to medical students.

Clinical relevance in the teaching of biomedical sciences within health care courses presupposes that there is internationally agreed core material within the curricula. However, with the exception of a syllabus for neuroanatomy and gross anatomy of the head and neck for medical students, core syllabuses within many of the specialized anatomical sciences have yet to be developed. The Internatio...

Condensing embryology teaching for medical students: can it be taught in 2 hours?

Introduction Embryology forms a valuable part of the medical school curriculum. However, medical students traditionally struggle with revising embryology and appreciating its relevance. Condensing the teaching content, implementing peer-teaching methods, and increasing clinical focus in curricula have been suggested as methods to improve student engagement. Methods Medical students at two uni...