3D-Printed Coronary Arteries: An Effective Tool in Medical Education

Authors

Zachary Pang, MD, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Shreyas Chandragiri, MD, Thomas Jefferson University
Shumpei Mori, MD, PhD, University of California
Alexander Hajduczok, MD, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Cannon G. Hiranaka, MD, Thomas Jefferson University
Jesse Ottaway, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Zachary Mace, MD, Thomas Jefferson University
Michael Wong, MD, Thomas Jefferson University
Tammy Yoshioka, MD, Thomas Jefferson University
Noah Haroian, MD, PharmD, Thomas Jefferson University
Guiyan Zhang, MD, PhD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Abstract

Anatomy and physiology can be a challenging topic due to their inherent complexity. Anatomy is most effectively learned through a combination of memorization, comprehension, and visualization.¹ Lectures and textbooks provide efficient means for memorization and comprehension but can often be challenging for thee-dimensional (3D) visualization. Conceptualizing 3D structures from two-dimensional (2D) textbook figures poses difficulty for many students. Anatomical education can be accompanied by dissection of cadavers, which can aid in visualization, but can be time-consuming and expensive.² 3D printing technology, however, holds the potential to solve this problem and enhance the anatomical education experience.

Recommended Citation

Pang, MD, Zachary; Chandragiri, MD, Shreyas; Mori, MD, PhD, Shumpei; Hajduczok, MD, Alexander; Hiranaka, MD, Cannon G.; Ottaway, MD, Jesse; Mace, MD, Zachary; Wong, MD, Michael; Yoshioka, MD, Tammy; Haroian, MD, PharmD, Noah; and Zhang, MD, PhD, Guiyan (2025) "3D-Printed Coronary Arteries: An Effective Tool in Medical Education," The Medicine Forum: Vol. 26, Article 7.
Available at: https://jdc.jefferson.edu/tmf/vol26/iss1/7