3D-Printed models as an improvement in medical professionals' education

JACHIMCZYK, Jakub & HOMA, Piotr. 3D-Printed models as an improvement in medical professionals’ education. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2023;35(1):44-50. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2023.35.01.004

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The journal has had 40 points in Ministry of Education and Science of Poland parametric evaluation. Annex to the announcement of the Minister of Education and Science of December 21, 2021. No. 32343.

Has a Journal's Unique Identifier: 201159. Scientific disciplines assigned: Physical Culture Sciences (Field of Medical sciences and health sciences); Health Sciences (Field of Medical Sciences and Health Sciences).

Punkty Ministerialne z 2019 - aktualny rok 40 punktów. Załącznik do komunikatu Ministra Edukacji i Nauki z dnia 21 grudnia 2021 r. Lp. 32343. Posiada Unikatowy Identyfikator Czasopisma: 201159.

Przypisane dyscypliny naukowe: Nauki o kulturze fizycznej (Dziedzina nauk medycznych i nauk o zdrowiu); Nauki o zdrowiu (Dziedzina nauk medycznych i nauk o zdrowiu).

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Received: 03.05.2023. Revised: 10.05.2023. Accepted: 29.05.2023. Published: 30.05.2023.

3D-Printed models as an improvement in medical professionals' education

Jakub Jachimczyk¹, Piotr Homa²

¹ Student Scientific Society, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland;
e-mail: jakub.jachimczyk@protonmail.ch

² Students’ Scientific Association at the Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation, Medical University of Lublin, Uniwersytecki Szpital Dziecięcy w Lublinie ul. prof. Antoniego Gębali 6, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; e-mail: p.k.homa@gmail.com

Corresponding Author: Jakub Jachimczyk, jakub.jachimczyk@protonmail.ch

ORCID:
Jakub Jachimczyk: 0000-0002-2340-058X

Piotr Homa: 0000-0003-0751-7400

Abstract

Increasing usage of 3D-Printed models draws attention as a cheap alternative to traditional tools used in anatomy education and post-graduate training. Models can be self-prepared using existing DICOM files and printed on consumer-level printers using widely available materials. Prepared models benefit from high approval rate from students, multiplicity of printable structures and high detail accuracy. They can be used in wide range of medical training, for e.g., otolaryngology, neurosurgery, oncology, neuroradiology. Positive outcomes include greater eligibility for resident training, surgical planning and education, when compared to market available anatomical models. Additive manufacturing is expected to increase its presence in medical education.

Keywords: 3d printing, teaching anatomy, additive manufacturing, medical education