Episode 277: A Microscopic Look at Learning

Episode 277: A Microscopic Look at Learning

Author: That’s What I Call Science April 27, 2025 Duration: 27:50
From marsupial reproductive biology to microscopic anatomy - aka histology - the scale of Dr Jamie Chapman’s work in how bodies function has gotten progressively smaller over the years. What hasn’t gotten smaller is Jamie’s big-picture look at the teaching of histology within Australian medical degrees. In today’s episode, Jamie tells Olly and Meredith about histology’s place within the curriculum, as well as how technology and flexible learning opportunities can help students thrive. ...

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