DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/357732jvncxw
Received September 9, 2024; Accepted February 6, 2025; Published April 1, 2025
Integrating recent scientific breakthroughs and emerging technologies into basic medical education: A focus on histology and embryology
Li Li1,*, Hongxiang He2,*, Pinjie Zhang2,*, Yinqing Wo3 , Zhu Song2 , Yili Yang2 , Jiaqi Shen1 , Haitao Ni1 , Minjuan Wu1,2, Junfeng Jiang1,2
1 Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China. 2 Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine, School of Gongli Hospital Medical Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China. 3 Department of Anatomy, College of Basic Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.
* The authors contribute equally.
Address correspondence to: Junfeng Jiang, Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China. E-mail: 570538205@qq.com. Minjuan Wu, Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China. E-mail: minjuanwu@163.com.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/357732jvncxw
Received September 9, 2024; Accepted February 6, 2025; Published April 1, 2025
Highlights
Integrating cutting-edge scientific advancements and new technologies into histology and embryology education not only enriches traditional teaching methods but also aligns the curriculum with the needs of the modern era. It broadens students’ perspectives, fosters greater interest in scientific research, and lays a solid foundation for cultivating interdisciplinary medical professionals in the new era.
Abstract
Basic medical education is the cornerstone of healthcare development, directly impacting the well-being of a nation’s population. The advancement of modern medicine has raised increasing demands on the research capabilities of medical students. Therefore, it is crucial to foster their research interests and cultivate their research skills early in their education. As core components of basic medical science and introductory courses to immerse medical students in the intricate microscopic world of the human body, histology and embryology are indispensable in medical education, igniting their curiosity. Incorporating cutting-edge research into education courses can effectively stimulate medical students’ research interests. This article primarily focuses on histology and embryology to explore how the latest scientific advancements and emerging technologies can be incorporated into basic medical curricula, offering insights and suggestions for future developments in medical education.
Keywords: Medical education, histology and embryology, progress in science, new technologies
Li Li, Hongxiang He, Pinjie Zhang, Yinqing Wo, Zhu Song , Yili Yang, Jiaqi Shen, Haitao Ni, Minjuan Wu, Junfeng Jiang. Prog Med Educ. 2025 Apr; 1(1): 39-43. doi: 10.61189/357732jvncxw