A practice session on anatomy on human corpses of students of Hanoi Medical University
In a medical student training program, human anatomy is the foundation subject for all other subjects, including basic medical and clinical subjects. Therefore, surgeons, without sufficient knowledge of the structures of the human body, will not be able to participate in performing a surgery.
According to Dr. Nguyen Duc Nghia, Deputy Head of Anatomy Department, Hanoi Medical University, the ideal number for medical students to practice is about 20 students per body. These bodies will be dissected and dissected to reveal the internal structures. Therefore, each body can only be used once. But this is absolutely not feasible in the current conditions, when the number of bodies in reserve is dwindling.
Stepping into the morgue for the second time, Vuong Ngoc Anh (2nd year student, Branch of Hanoi Medical University in Thanh Hoa) felt excitement instead of fear of the first time. This is a rare time in the school year Ngoc Anh is practicing on real people. “Indeed, there are very small details or not shown on the model or atlat, but when viewed in reality, it is very clear, complete and easy to understand,” Ngoc Anh said.
In the room, dozens of specimens, which are separate body parts, are kept in glass jars and placed neatly on shelves so that students can have the most intuitive view of the structure of the human body.
Ms. Le Thi Hanh, Deputy Head of Anatomy Department of Hanoi Medical University Branch in Thanh Hoa said: “Students need to study on human corpses to have the most realistic visualizations. We often tell students that this is the most effective tool of all kinds.”
However, the number of bodies donated for medicine is still very limited. In the past 5 years, although Hanoi Medical University received more than 1,000 letters expressing their wish to donate bodies, the actual number received was only about 10 bodies.
This is also the common situation of many medical schools, especially those in the Northern region. In addition to Hanoi Medical University, the Military Medical Academy is also considered a facility that “creates the best conditions for students to practice on corpses”, but there are only about 2-4 corpses per year. Or at some schools such as Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy or Hai Duong University of Medical Technology, the annual number of bodies is only about 1-2 bodies. It is also very limited for students to practice on corpses.
There are even some schools that have a training system for general practitioners, but they do not have enough facilities and bodies to practice. Students can only observe and learn through the model.
“Over the years, our school has been actively promoting and investing a lot, but because of a number of legal and psychological barriers, the number of donated bodies is still very limited. This causes many difficulties for training”, Dr. Nguyen Duc Nghia said.
Dr. Meaning that, in medical training, the human body is the most sacred means of teaching and learning. This is also a common training trend in countries with a developed medical background.
“We always keep in mind that those who donate their bodies to medicine are ‘silent teachers’. Although they do not stand on the podium, their dedication and merit have contributed to improving the diagnostic, treatment and skills of physicians. This is extremely sacred to the development of the industry.”
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