Advanced Technologies for Teaching Rachana Sharir: Implications for Academic Education

Deepshikha; Yogesh D. Kutte

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.8.26

Deepshikha Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Rachana Sharir, Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Yogesh D. Kutte 2Professor and HOD, Department of Rachana Sharir, Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.8.26

Keywords: Digital technologies, virtual reality, advanced imaging, teaching methods, Rachana Sharira

Abstract

The study of Rachana Sharira is a cornerstone of educational programs in the biological and healthcare fields. It is crucial that the teaching methods and instructional strategies used in this subject effectively prepare students. Traditionally, Rachana Sharira has been taught through a combination of lectures and hands-on practical sessions involving cadaver dissections and pre-dissected specimens. However, with the advent of modern digital technologies, such as smartphones, QR codes, and virtual reality, along with advanced imaging techniques like radiography, ultrasonography, MRI, and CT scans, the landscape of Rachana Sharira education is evolving. This review aims to explore how these innovative tools are being integrated into academic settings to enhance the diversity and effectiveness of Rachana Sharira teaching, ultimately improving students' understanding of the subject and its clinical applications.

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