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Before the Sessions Begin

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Introductory Session

Before the first large-group session, there will be a casual welcome session in mid-October to kick off the program and allow students to get to know each other. Details will be sent out by your National Student Leaders.

 

Tentative Small Group and Large Group Dates

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Small group sessions dates

At the start of the program we suggest you meet on the weekend of the global sessions. As the program progresses please communicate with your group members via WhatsApp or via email to arrange the dates for the remaining upcoming sessions. Remember that sometimes you need to get up early or stay up late to accommodate others!

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Large group dates

Due to different time zones and school schedules the large group sessions are expected to take place on a Saturday or Sunday. There is one mandatory session per month (2 hours minimum). In addition there are optional office hours and chats with professors every other week.

 

To do before the start​

o Take the preprogram ICEP questionnaire : 

https://cumc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7NyLQW0EnNSB0eG

Contact your small group members

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Introduction 

 

Anatomy and "Ice Breakers"on a common topic

 

Goals

Get to know your group

Learn about Anatomy courses and share your experiences

You can meet more than once for this session if you think there is not enough time to cover all topics; minimum one time for 1 hour

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Agenda for first introductory session

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  • Meet at a place that you would like to share with your group members (a library, coffee shop, a touristic site,...)

  • Turn your videos on

  • Introduce yourself (name, school, year in school, why you are in the program)

  • Show your group members your location and tell them a bit about why you selected the slot.

  • Start your first small group topic (choose one)

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Introduction - Topic 1 Anatomy

On the first discussion day, after a brief introduction to each other, we suggest to discuss your experience within your medical school and Anatomy course: If you have non-medical/dental students in your group please share your course details with them. Students who do not feel comfortable talking about Anatomy can log out during this portion of the meeting and join back in for the second topic of session 1).

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Sample questions (select a few or all)

  • What are the differences between your Anatomy courses?

  • How has your experience with your course been so far?

  • Do you have a funeral or memorial service for the cadavers after completion of the course?

  • How is that done? Are students involved?

  • What is the most interesting part of the Anatomy course that you have experienced/learned? [Do NOT post any Anatomy photos on social media!]

  • How did your experience in the anatomy laboratory made you reflect on the meaning of life and human existence as well as the sanctity of one passing?

  • Exchange on the differences in your anatomy courses (dissections vs no dissection vs prosections)

  • Students that dissect should share their experiences with non-dissecting student

 

​Anatomy course

Prior to the course:

  • Do you work with cadavers in your course?

  • If yes - What were your expectations/concerns prior to entering the anatomy dissection hall?

While working with a cadaver:

  • Briefly describe your thoughts/reactions on the first encounter.

  • What was your relationship to the cadaver over time?

  • What was the challenges you faced working with a donated body?

Now:

  • How did you overcome the challenges?

  • How has Anatomy affected your attitude towards body donation?

  • How will this impact on your future clinical practice?

  • Does your school utilizes imaging of the cadaver (i.e. X-Ray, CT or MRI)?

  • If so, do you feel imaging connects you with your donor as your patient?

  • How did your experience in the anatomy laboratory made you reflect on the meaning of life and human existence as well as the sanctity of one passing?

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Introduction  - Topic 2 General experiences

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Please discuss your experiences during your school year

 

  • How is your school year going?

  • How is school structured

  • Was your country like these day?

  • What is challenging? What exams do you have?

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At the end of this portion the students should schedule all subsequent dates for the small group meetings.

To do and end of session:

  • Select one group leader (this person is in charge of scheduling and asking National Student Leaders questions on behalf of the group and following up with missing group members)

  • Select one scribe/note taker for each session

  • Write a summary of what you talked about. 

  • Keep one consecutive file with all meeting summaries and reflections on what you learned after each session that will be shared after the program ends. Put dates on each page. Ok to include photos.

  • Agree on the remaining small group meeting session dates

  • Remember to fill out the preprogram questionnaire 

  • To help you with keeping track of the meetings set your goals for each meeting 

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