Downloaded from Medico Research Chronicles “Best modalities of teaching anatomy: teacher based analysis of different modalities of teaching in SKIMS Medical College Bemina, Srinagar” Hassan A. U.. et al., Med. Res. Chron., 2017, 4 (3), 346-351 Medico Research Chronicles, 2017 346 BEST MODALITIES OF TEACHING ANATOMY: TEACHER BASED ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT MODALITIES OF TEACHING IN SKIMS MEDICAL COLLEGE BEMINA, SRINAGAR Dr. Ashfaq Ul Hassan 1 , Dr Manmeet Kaur 2 , Dr Sajad Hamid 3 , Dr Rohul Afza 4 , Dr Mubeen Rashid 5 , Dr Uzma 5 , Dr Nowsheeba Khurshid 2 1. Assistant Professor and Head Anatomy, SKIMS Medical College Bemina, Srinagar, Kashmir, India 2. Tutor Anatomy, SKIMS Medical College Bemina, Srinagar, Kashmir, India 3. Assistant Professor, SKIMS Medical College Bemina, Srinagar, Kashmir, India 4. Lecturer SKIMS Medical College Bemina, Srinagar, Kashmir, India 5. Tutor SKIMS Medical College Bemina, Srinagar, Kashmir, India Original Research Article ISSN No. 2394-3971 Abstract: The Concept of Teaching has undergone a lot of change in recent times. Teaching of Anatomy as a subject has also undergone a lot of change. Few years ago the concept of Black board teaching dominated. With the advent of Newer Teaching methods, Use of Improvised Technology, Availability of Dummies, Models, Slide Projectors, DVDS, 3D Animations and simulators and smart Boards, many Doctors have resorted to use of Newer Techniques. The Satisfaction levels of teaching by different modalities differ and is different in case of different teachers. We have tried to have the Perspective from Experts in Anatomy as to what modality they prefer for different subtopics. In the same Context The Faculty and the staff of our College in which Each teacher was asked about the three most effective methods of teaching different modalities based on their experience and expertise. The staff participated in filling the Questionnaire. The observations were noted. Key Words: Radiographic, Histology, Embryology, Osteology, Board, Power point, Models, Microscopy Introduction: Time Allocated to Teach Anatomy has undergone a considerable change. Everybody can’t perfect the art of Effective Teaching. It needs a lot of effort, innovation, knowledge and sense to impart perfect training. Despite various modalities available a class to be presented can be having a combination of Black board teaching, Power point presentation or use of support in the form of Models/ Charts, we tried to categorize the Best Modality for Each Subspecialty. Usually the methods used in the department for teaching for Regional Anatomy are by a combination of Power point Presentation, Videos, Models, Self-made notes, Charts and Chalk & Board teaching, For Histology in the form of Microscopy, Power point Presentation, Chalk & Board and Self-made notes, for Embryology in the form of Power point presentations, Models, Charts, Chalk & Board teaching and Self-made notes and for Osteology in the form of Bones, Chalk & Board teaching. As such no single Submitted on: June 2017 Accepted on: July 2017 For Correspondence Email ID: