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Journal: Clinical Anatomy Date: 2024/10, 37(7):Pages: E35–E36. doi: Subito , type of study: cohort study

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Keywords:

anatomy [101]
cohort study [82]
conference abstract [120]
medical students [631]
osteopathic medicine [2010]
preparatory course [1]
undergraduate medical education [74]
USA [1610]

Abstract:

INTRODUCTION. Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) offers an optional anatomical preparatory course to the incoming first-year medical students. The objective of the course was to enable students to preview the anatomy curriculum and provide for a smooth transition into their medical education. Its efficacy was assessed based on the students' academic performance in Fundamentals of Anatomical Sciences (FAS) as well as other Fall coursework. The goal of this study was to ascertain the difference in grades and the ability of the course to reduce anxiety by creating connections in the lab and with their fellow peers. METHODS. Academic performance and survey results were procured from the prep course participants and non-participants. Data was collected for three consecutive first year medical school classes and the exam results were analyzed using a T-test to determine the significant difference in grades across the semester. SUMMARY. Data has shown some suggestive academic differences between groups, however, the academic significance has declined when looking at a one-week course compared to a two-week course. Non-academic impacts, such as reduction in anxiety and transition into medical school, remain positive regardless of duration of the course. CONCLUSIONS. While academic performance varies with each group, participants in the preparatory course reported a facilitated transition into the medical school environment due to earlier exposure to cadavers as well as developing necessary study skills.

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