Speaker Credentials
MBS student
Speaker Credentials
MS
College
College of Allopathic Medicine, MBS
Format
Poster
Start Date
November 2024
End Date
November 2024
Track
4
Abstract
KEYWORDS: basic sciences, histology, physiology, neuroanatomy, supplemental resources, graduate education, medical education Objective: To assess students’ needs and identify additional supplemental resources necessary to be successful in basic sciences courses. Background: As basic science faculty teaching pre-health majors, we recognize the struggles students face when dealing with challenging topics in anatomy and physiology. However, we often fail to recognize the importance of these foundational sciences in our students’ journey to becoming future healthcare professionals. Methods: In our study, we surveyed students in our Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) program interested in a variety of healthcare professions. Using a fourteen-question survey at the end of the semester, we asked our MBS students taking Physiology, Histology and Neuroanatomy to identify additional supplemental resources which they felt would help them succeed. Results: The survey sample reflected the limitations of resources and revealed valuable insights into perspectives and challenges faced by the class. Utilizing the data collected from the survey we are now able to implement changes in our courses and possibly curriculum to optimize student learning and better prepare them for success in the MBS program. One of the most statistically significant suggestions was to incorporate more practice questions identifying key concepts. Conclusion: Addressing the observed needs of the students can enhance their sense of empowerment, thereby motivating them to study more effectively and gain a comprehensive understanding of the basic science courses.
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Laying the Foundation for Successful Future Healthcare Students: The Importance of Basic Science Education
KEYWORDS: basic sciences, histology, physiology, neuroanatomy, supplemental resources, graduate education, medical education Objective: To assess students’ needs and identify additional supplemental resources necessary to be successful in basic sciences courses. Background: As basic science faculty teaching pre-health majors, we recognize the struggles students face when dealing with challenging topics in anatomy and physiology. However, we often fail to recognize the importance of these foundational sciences in our students’ journey to becoming future healthcare professionals. Methods: In our study, we surveyed students in our Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) program interested in a variety of healthcare professions. Using a fourteen-question survey at the end of the semester, we asked our MBS students taking Physiology, Histology and Neuroanatomy to identify additional supplemental resources which they felt would help them succeed. Results: The survey sample reflected the limitations of resources and revealed valuable insights into perspectives and challenges faced by the class. Utilizing the data collected from the survey we are now able to implement changes in our courses and possibly curriculum to optimize student learning and better prepare them for success in the MBS program. One of the most statistically significant suggestions was to incorporate more practice questions identifying key concepts. Conclusion: Addressing the observed needs of the students can enhance their sense of empowerment, thereby motivating them to study more effectively and gain a comprehensive understanding of the basic science courses.