Chronicle of Anatomical Education in Thailand: Experiences at Siriraj Medical School
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https://doi.org/10.33192/Smj.2022.55Keywords:
Anatomical education, cadaveric dissection, cadaver preservation, anatomical specimens, educational multimedia, medical schoolAbstract
Anatomical education in Thailand has advanced significantly since the first class at Siriraj Medical School in 1890. Gross anatomy was formerly taught by traditional lectures and demonstrations using human anatomical models until cadaveric dissection was officially integrated into the medical curriculum in 1906. Educational standard at the medical school was then raised to an international level during the reform of the medical curriculum with the cooperation of the Rockefeller Foundation in 1923-1935, with the main anatomical disciplines organized into correlated courses, and it has since been continuously improved to the present day. This review summarizes a brief history of anatomical education in Thailand based on experiences at Siriraj Medical School, together with detailing the most significant developments that have occurred over time. Advancements in cadaver preservation and modern educational materials for anatomy teaching are also covered. The primary goal of all advances in anatomical education is to provide students with positive learning experiences that will also improve their learning outcomes.
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