Impact Stories
In Progress
In an innovative effort to enhance the educational experience of her critical care nutrition course, Kristen Roberts, PhD, RD, LD, partnered with Laura Boucher, PhD, AT, ATC, to teach students on the path to becoming dietitians. The advanced knowledge of human anatomy that students glean from Boucher gives students a better understanding of muscle and fat variations that helps them master the physical assessment skills needed to obtain their credential and perform their job duties as clinical dietitians.
In Progress
Joshua Krech, a PhD candidate in Anatomy at Ohio State University, is using 3D printing to revolutionize medical training. Through his dissertation, Krech is developing a 3D-printed hip joint model for training medical residents in ultrasound-guided needle injections. Traditional methods are costly and limited, but Krech’s high-fidelity models provide a cost-effective, repeatable alternative.
In Progress
Ohio State cardiologist Dr. Blair Suter is exploring virtual reality for better visualization of medical scans. With syGlass, he’s creating immersive learning experiences for medical trainees that can help improve procedural planning in the future.
Complete
Dr. Nassani’s curriculum at Ohio State incorporates 3D printing, offering dental students a unique opportunity to visualize and create digital dental designs. This modern approach equips them with the skills needed for the future of dentistry.
