[Clinical anatomy in the operating room. A model of integrated medical education].

Clinical relevance of theoretical knowledge is advantageous to be demonstrated early during preclinical education in medical schools. We describe a new way for anatomists and surgeons of teaching anatomy together during surgical procedures in the operating theatre, thus demonstrating successfully the need of keen insight in the field of gross anatomy. The students reported to be motivated to learn anatomy. A questionnaire was completely answered by 24 students after having finished the 96/97 course of anatomy in the operating theatre. The students reported that they have learned a lot as well as to be highly motivated to continue their efforts of gaining knowledge on the field of gross anatomy because of its clinical relevance.