IMPACT OF DISSECTION

UNDER AND POST GRADUATE STUDY IN MEDICAL COLLEGES

Abstract

Background: Teaching of anatomy is based on cadaver dissection. Islamic values regarding permission of dead body use for learning purpose and recent introduction of Problem based learning has led to false belief that dissection is of no more help in understanding Anatomy. Objective: To access the views of post and under graduate students whether dissection sessions done at undergraduate level have helped them in better understanding anatomy. Methods: Questionnaires were distributed among 60 postgraduate medical students and 60 undergraduate students. The questionnaire comprised questions relating to experience of dissection for postgraduate students who have done dissection during their undergraduate classes. Results: There was a statistically significant % of students who found dissection beneficial for post graduation. Conclusion: Dissection should be a part of study in medical schools.