The impact of Anatomage table on writing of medical students' case reports: A comparative study.

Background and Aims: Academic performance is essential in medical education, yet comprehensive training programs addressing this need are lacking. Simulation-based learning has emerged as a valuable tool for developing clinical skills, with the Anatomage table offering a virtual platform to enhance learning experiences. This study aimed to assess the impact of utilizing the Anatomage table on the academic performance and similarity of case reports among seventh-semester medical students. Methods: A total of 68 students participated, with 25 using paper-based medical history and 43 using the Anatomage table. Descriptive statistics and Turnitin were employed for data analysis. Results: Students using the Anatomage table exhibited higher academic performance and lower similarity percentages compared to those using paper-based medical history. Conclusion: These findings highlight the benefits of integrating advanced technology into medical education to enhance learning outcomes and prepare students for clinical practice. Further investigation is required to improve the effectiveness of simulation-based learning in enhancing academic performance of medical students.

Teaching problem solving and decision making in undergraduate medical education: an instructional strategy.

Actual changes in the context of real care along with their impact on current practice modes prompted the authors to develop a new instructional strategy, which aims to improve the diagnostic reasoning competence of medical undergraduates. In this strategy the use of visual representations is promoted. A diagnostic panorama represents differential diagnosis. A diagnostic diagram exposes the diagnostic reasoning process. This paper outlines the strategy and its assumptions.