Şeyma TOY, Rukiye Sümeyye BAKICI

Analysis of anatomy questions asked in Medical Specialization Exams in year 2000 and beyond

This study was carried out to analyze the trends by years in the distribution of subjects in anatomy questions asked in Medical Specialization Exams (TUS) in year 2000 and beyond. Anatomy questions asked in TUS in year 2000 and beyond were examined under basic anatomy and clinical anatomy headings based on the curriculum in medical faculties. A total of 506 anatomy questions, 10 each year until 2012 and 14 each year starting from 2012 spring, were evaluated. The questions were grouped in two as years 2000-2011 and 2012-2021. Of the 506 questions examined, 382 (75.49%) evaluated basic anatomy knowledge, while 121 (23.91%) evaluated clinical anatomy knowledge. It was found that 3 (0.59%) were cancelled by Student Selection And Placement Center (it is called OSYM in Turkey). It was found that 21 (4.22%) of the questions included figures or pictures. All of the questions were examined in terms of systems. Statistically significant increase was found in the number of questions on locomotor system anatomy, circulatory system anatomy, digestive system anatomy and urogenital system anatomy in 2012 and after (p

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