As a global product, Complete Anatomy is invested in leading the way to offer diverse materials for students, educators, and clinicians to help create an inclusive approach to their learning and teaching. Irene Walsh, Director of Product, Content and Design at 3D4Medical from Elsevier adds, “The urgent need to actively introduce broader representation into learning resources for future healthcare professionals is well-documented. "This is the latest milestone on Elsevier’s journey to making sure everyone feels represented in medical education resources and providing more racially equitable learning opportunities to help improve patient outcomes.” “As a world leader in health education, we are committed to advancing inclusion in healthcare and creating an inclusive learning experience for all students and clinicians. Complete Anatomy 2023 reflects years of work to ensure the highest standard for racial diversity in medical teaching and training materials,” says Jan Herzhoff, President of Elsevier Health, in a news release. A 2018 study in the Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development found that less than 5% of images in general medical texts included dark skin tones. The team at 3D4Medical from Elsevier developed a broad spectrum of skin tones and facial features so students around the world can learn from a model that more closely represents them and the patient populations they will serve. The release of Complete Anatomy 2023 comes on the heels of the company’s release last year of the world’s most advanced 3D full female anatomy model, breaking a centuries-long pattern of male-dominated teaching models.įor hundreds of years, light-skinned bodies have dominated anatomy learning, underscoring the lack of racial representation in global teaching materials. Elsevier is rolling out the newest edition of its 3D anatomy teaching platform, Complete Anatomy 2023, which will feature the most expansive set of skin tone selections ever available in global health education.
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