The Resurgence of 3D printing: As a tool in advance medical education

3D printing tool in advance medical education

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive understanding of how to take the best advantage of three-dimensional (3D) printing in medical education in favor to increase the medical student's ability to provide out-of-the-box medical care for unexpected challenges in clinical competencies. Is there a need to purchase a 3D printer in each medical college? With changing needs, educational advancements, and technological revolutions, we need to update the method of imparting knowledge and skills to medical students.3D printing is one of them, a strategy to facilitate active learning. Studying the literature by searching articles in PubMed related to the implementation of 3D printed models in different subjects of the MBBS undergraduate curriculum, we found that there has been the creation of multiple models in every field of medical science. The designing of a 3D model allows the student to study from multiple angles and find the solution to medical problems, cut down operating time, surgical planning, enhancing motor skill, no ethical issue, decreasing the cadaveric dissection, help in understanding the physiological process, etc. Concerning the limited use of the living cells as a material in bioprinting is a challenging but promising area to continue to explore.

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