The use of a video interview to enhance gross anatomy students' understanding of professionalism

Med Teach. 2007 Mar;29(2-3):264-6. doi: 10.1080/01421590701299280.

Abstract

There is much room for innovation in teaching medical students professionalism. The goal of this exercise was to enhance first-year Gross Anatomy students' understanding of professionalism, including the attributes of confidentiality, respectful behavior and humanism in medicine through a video interview with a donor family member. Survey results demonstrated that students generally agreed that the video helped them better understand professionalism in the context of the gross anatomy laboratory and gave them a deeper respect for donors. Most students strongly agreed that future medical students would benefit from viewing this video interview.

MeSH terms

  • Anatomy / education*
  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Confidentiality
  • Education, Medical, Undergraduate / methods*
  • Family
  • Humans
  • Interviews as Topic*
  • Professional Competence*
  • Students, Medical / psychology
  • Teaching*
  • Tissue Donors
  • Video Recording*