Tasir Amumtaz, Hemant Kumar, Iffat Raza, Zakiuddin Goonwala, Syeda Bushra Ahmed.
Role of abdominal ultrasound - an aid in teaching of preclinical anatomy.
Pak J Surg Jan ;32(3):137-42.

Introduction: Ultrasound teaching of anatomy was commenced for the first time in November 2015 with the start of new academic year for First and Second Year MBBS students. Here we present results of a survey done to find the student feedback on teaching of abdomen with the help of ultrasound from second year MBBS students. Objective: To assess if the ultrasound teaching can be integrated in the subject of Anatomy and to know the students perspective on abdominal ultrasound teaching. Methodology:Ultrasound classes were held once a week. Students were divided into smaller group – each group consisted of 15 students and had both the genders in the group. Th e academic year consisted of two semesters- 8 classes were held in the first semester and 8 more classes were held in the second semester. A survey was done by requesting the second year students to fill up the questionnaire and be frank in their opinion. Th e survey was done aft er completion of both the semesters and prior to their final examination. 96 students out of class of 100 participated and completed the survey. Questionnaire attached. Results: Th e survey results show encouraging response of students seeing live images of upper abdominal organs. Conclusion: Th e Ultrasound is a feasible tool for teaching of anatomy and can enhance the learning of live abdominal anatomy for preclinical students.

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