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ΙΒ DP Biology Higher Level students visit the Department of Physiology at the University of Athens Medical School.

ΙΒ DP Biology Higher Level students visit the Department of Physiology at the University of Athens Medical School.

Jan 9, 2024

A group of Year 2 Biology students from B DP recently visited the Department of Physiology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. During their visit, they were taken on a tour of the in-house museum which showcases the evolution of medical equipment. The students were amazed to see how medical education has evolved to use simulation on manikins as a training and feedback method. This allows learners to practice tasks and processes in lifelike circumstances. Clinical Simulation is a way to replicate real-world healthcare scenarios in a safe environment for educational and experimentation purposes. The Biology HL students had the opportunity to experience first-hand how medical students are taught and practice their healthcare skills in real-time on manikins. These manikins mimic human anatomy and physiology and are externally controlled by a computer. They are also capable of manifesting multiple real-life scenarios, including birthing simulation.

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