Clinical Anatomy Elective Course: Integrating Anatomical Knowledge into Medical Practice

The elective course Clinical Anatomy at UMFST-UMCH offers students a valuable opportunity to deepen and refine the anatomical knowledge acquired during the first three semesters of the anatomy curriculum, with a strong focus on clinical relevance.Throughout the course, students review and consolidate core anatomical concepts while learning how to apply this knowledge effectively in medical practice.

Teaching activities are centered on the discussion of specific clinical cases, highlighting the anatomical basis of diseases and emphasizing the correlation between clinical manifestations and their underlying anatomical structures.A key objective of the course is the restructuring of anatomical knowledge according to criteria of clinical applicability and practical usefulness. This approach encourages students to develop new ways of thinking, strengthening their ability to associate pathological conditions with their anatomical substrate and enhancing their clinical reasoning skills.The Clinical Anatomy elective is taught by Associate Professor Lorand Denes, MD, PhD, from the Department of Anatomy and Embryology.

Dr. Denes is currently an Associate Professor at the “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Târgu Mureș, a position he has held since 2016. In parallel, he has been practicing as a Specialist Doctor in Radiology and Medical Imaging since 2011, bringing valuable clinical and imaging expertise into the teaching process.His academic career includes previous roles as Lecturer and Assistant in the Department of Anatomy and Embryology, as well as clinical training as a Resident Doctor in Radiology and Medical Imaging. Dr. Denes holds a PhD in Medicine and completed his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Târgu Mureș.Through this elective course, UMFST–UMCH continues to promote an integrated, clinically oriented approach to medical education, supporting students in building a strong bridge between anatomy and clinical practice.