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In recent years with the advent of technology in medical education, teaching methodology has shifted towards heavy use of online-learning modalities. This has been especially the case for anatomy and radiology courses since they require students to visualize structures of the human body. This issue may be resolved with Anatomage and OsiriX, which several studies have indicated is effective at enhancing students’ learning experiences. This project aims to study the effectiveness of virtual modules in supplementing neuroanatomy learning. We hypothesize that modules created using Anatomage and OsiriX will improve the performances of medical students learning about different types of brain tumors. Two online modules were designed, consisting of a clinical case and CT and MRI images taken from Anatomage and OsiriX. A total of 72 responses across the modules were recorded from fourth-year medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar. The study intended to assess the effectiveness of the modules by comparing quiz scores between one randomized group of students who took the modules versus a second group that did not take the modules. The difference was calculated between the scores for each group using a paired t-test. A significant difference was found between the two groups’ quiz scores for all the modules. The majority of the students who took the modules agreed (72%) that the modules were easy to navigate and reported that the modules helped them understand the concepts (78%). This new online-based learning medium can provide a more enriching and engaging learning experience for medical students. |
