Revolutionizing Anatomy Education: A Dive into Technology, AI, and Symmetry with Professor Mike Pascoe

07/04/23 • 41 min

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Curious about the future of anatomy education? Join us as we sit down with Mike Pascoe, an associate professor in the Anschutz School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, to discuss the innovative ways technology is reshaping the field. We explore how Mike leverages his expertise to develop and deliver gross anatomy content within the DPT and PA curriculum, all while navigating the unique challenges brought on by the pandemic. And, guess what? Mike isn't just about academics; he also fills us in on his podcast pursuits and other hobbies that keep him balanced amidst his demanding work.
We then delve into the realm of symmetry in the human body and the complexities of the SI joint's movement as we age. Speaking from his extensive experience as an anatomist, Mike offers fascinating observations that will make you see the human body in a new light. The conversation doesn't end there. We tackle the high-pressure, changing landscape of academia and how educators like Mike are stepping up to the challenge.
Finally, we face a provocative question: Can Artificial Intelligence revolutionize anatomy education? Mike shares his insights on the potential of AI in creating natural language processing, VR and AR's role in patient care, and how tech giants like Apple are making it all more accessible. We even chat about the fears surrounding AI’s impact on jobs and how it can actually be used to enhance patient care. All while Mike shares his passion for stamp collecting and Dissecting Philately, his podcast that merges anatomy and philately. This episode is a perfect blend of science, technology, and hobbies—don't miss out!

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Mark Kargela00:00:00.281

What's going on , everybody ? It's Mark Kargela your host of the Modern Pain Podcast , and changing it up for you this week a little bit with a new episode that is going to be audio only , mainly because the video recording was corrupted , didn't work , but anyway , we're going to roll on with an audio only episode And this week we have Mike Pascoe . He's an associate professor