By implementing this project, the beneficiaries achieved several key outcomes. Participants gained a comprehensive understanding of legal requirements and international standards, helping them identify gaps and misconceptions in their knowledge. They explored the history and evolution of anatomy teaching, recognizing strengths and weaknesses in their own methods. The project enhanced their understanding of the psychological and cognitive processes involved in studying anatomy, fostering professional attitude development in medical students. Participants learned about student-centered learning and relevant pedagogical tools, identifying areas for improvement in their practices. The project also highlighted the relationship between mental health, student attitudes, and teaching methods. By addressing these issues, the project supports Central European universities in aligning their teaching traditions with international standards. It fosters collaboration with renowned institutions, revealing gaps in existing traditions and exploring their sources. Ultimately, the project aims to improve dropout rates, mental health, and professional attitudes among anatomists and students, contributing to global improvements in medical education.
University of Pécs applied for this project because we recognized the growing need for medical educators in Central Europe to align with global standards in medical education. As the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME) introduces new accreditation requirements in 2024, there is a significant gap in knowledge and teaching practices among anatomy educators in the region. This project offers an opportunity to address these gaps and enhance the quality of education in multicultural and multilingual contexts. The key needs we aimed to address include improving awareness of international quality standards, promoting student-centered pedagogy, and enhancing assessment methods for evaluating students' professional attitudes. Additionally, we planed to focus on mental health management in the academic environment, an area where many educators in Central Europe lack training despite their medical backgrounds. By providing modern teaching tools and methodologies, such as online training modules and cross-cultural collaboration, this project will help anatomists globally adapt to evolving educational standards, ensuring that anatomy teaching remains relevant and of high quality, meeting the needs of future medical professionals.