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. 2021 Mar:234:151669.
doi: 10.1016/j.aanat.2020.151669. Epub 2021 Jan 2.

Teaching anatomy under COVID-19 conditions at German universities: recommendations of the teaching commission of the anatomical society

Anja Böckers  1 , Horst Claassen  2 , Kirsten Haastert-Talini  3 , Jürgen Westermann  4
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Teaching anatomy under COVID-19 conditions at German universities: recommendations of the teaching commission of the anatomical society

Anja Böckers et al. Ann Anat. 2021 Mar.

Abstract

Background: In this viewpoint representatives of the Teaching Commission of the Anatomical Society summarize their teaching experiences gained during the COVID-19 pandemic in the summer term of 2020 and derive first recommendations concerning face-to-face and remote teaching of anatomy for the future.

Methods: Representatives of the Teaching Commission of the Anatomical Society met virtually, exchanged experiences and summarized them in writing and answered a short questionnaire.

Results: The required transition to remote learning during summer term of 2020 was possible, but revealed technical shortcomings and major deficits concerning practical hands-on teaching.

Conclusion: The Teaching Commission of the Anatomical Society recommends that universities should follow the idea of as much face-to-face teaching as possible and as much online teaching as necessary for future terms.

Keywords: Anatomy teaching; COVID-19 pandemic; Face-to face-learning; Remote learning.

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