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ArticleBMC medical education2026

Bridging the gap: a survey of resident physicians' needs for cross-sectional anatomy education and a collaborative teaching framework.

Zhehua Shao, Jingjie Xu, Jiawei Han, Yu Peng, Xiang Li, Qi Gao, Xuwen Wang, Binben Wang, Duoduo Zhao, Luanqing Che and 1 more

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Zhehua Shao *Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease of Zhejiang Province, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Jingjie Xu *Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Jiawei Han *Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Neurological Disease of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Yu PengThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Xiang LiThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Qi GaoThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Xuwen WangCollege of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Binben WangSchool of Mathematical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Duoduo ZhaoBone Marrow Transplantation Center of The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Luanqing CheKey Laboratory of Respiratory Disease of Zhejiang Province, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. cheluanqing@hotmail.com.
Chao ZhangKey Laboratory of Respiratory Disease of Zhejiang Province, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. zhangchao001@zju.edu.cn.

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Abstract

backgroundCross-sectional anatomy is essential for clinical imaging interpretation, yet many medical curricula lack systematic training for clinical students. This study assessed needs among resident physicians and proposed a collaborative education framework.

methodsA cross-sectional survey of 130 resident physicians from Zhejiang University-affiliated hospitals (June-August 2025) evaluated knowledge gaps, clinical challenges, and preferences using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and logistic regression.

resultsOf 130 respondents (53% female, 58% aged 26-30), 74% reported no formal cross-sectional anatomy training, despite 88% citing high clinical needs. Top challenges included anatomical positioning (45%), with surgery residents showing greatest urgency (95%). Preferences favored clinical-basic science collaboration (64% "very important"), blended online-offline formats (57%), and 3D imaging (71%).

conclusionsSignificant educational gaps persist in cross-sectional anatomy, underscoring the need for collaborative models integrating clinical cases and technology. This framework can guide curriculum reforms to enhance imaging competency and patient safety in global medical education.

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Anatomy, Cross-SectionalInternship and ResidencyAdultChinaClinical CompetenceCross-Sectional StudiesCurriculumFemaleHumansMaleNeeds AssessmentSurveys and QuestionnairesCollaborative teachingCross-sectional anatomyImaging educationMedical educationResident training

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PMCPMC12870541

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