Podcasts to help the learning of human anatomy for doctors, medical students, nurses and anyone else who has an interest in human anatomy by Dr Robert Whitaker, Cambridge, UK
Like probably thousands of doctors having qualified from Cambridge, Mr Whitaker is an exceptional educationalist, and it was effortless learning from him, and his fellow teachers. I often use the website to explain anatomy to patients.
2007-10-04
Well Done
Very useful learning/revision tool for those who learn in ways other than ploughing away on your own. Spoken word with useful examples and audio/visual aide-memoires 'colour-coding' concepts to make recall easier.
Certainly helped me in 5th Year.
Many Thanks.
2006-10-08
Exelent study aid for sugical trainees
Not for the faint hearted, and also best apreciated with the diagrams on instant anatomy, however this is an excelent resource. Anatomical terms are used frequently, and anatomy as a subject is very visual really: so this is best for revision rather than straight learning. I have found it very valuable (as a surgical trainee) and have recomended it to all my friends.
2006-08-03
Excellent review of anatomy
Having bought the CD, I listen to a podcast each day whilst having a run. I am a medical student and it should be noted that this podcast probably isn't best suited to those whom are new to anatomy. By definition anatomy is visual and to explain it without visuals is a very difficult task!
Dr Whitaker has done an excellent job forming this anatomy podcast. Notably this podcast is only suitable for revision of areas that you can recall in your head (or if you are sitting with an anatomy textbook).
All-in-all, this podcast has delivered alot more than I expected with many helpful clinical applications. Anyone who wants to take some of the effort out of anatomy revision will find this invaluable!
2006-06-25
As good as aural anatomy ever gets
Anatomy is a notoriously difficult topic to teach and Dr Whitaker's lectures are full of character and enthusiasm. He often gives excellent anecdotal ways of remembering key anatomical structures.
However, anatomy is impossible without strong visual prompts and spacial diagrams - something which this series lacks.
I suspect the series is more aimed at being a novel revision aide for his current crop of students and for trainee surgeons who also have regular exposure to living and cadaveric specimens. Still the best anatomy podcast available.
