DOI: https://doi.org/10.22263/2312-4156.2025.2.130
U.P. Adaskevich, V.S. Zykava
The collection of moulages of the dermatovenerology and cosmetology department of VSMU as an integral part of the educational process and history of moulage art
Vitebsk State Order of Peoples’ Friendship Medical University, Vitebsk, Republic of Belarus
Vestnik VGMU. 2025;24(2):130-137.
Abstract.
Teaching dermatology as an integral part of the fundamental medical education involves the development of appropriate skills and abilities. Visual demonstrations of the study objects are necessary both for students and residents studying skin and venereal diseases. Despite the widespread use of modern technical means in teaching, such as colour slides, photographs, video films, and multimedia complexes, moulages remain an indispensable tool. Dermatological moulages provide a relief plastic image of a pathologically altered part of the body with all the smallest details of the manifestation of skin diseases. Interest in preserving these wonderful dermatological illustrations is not fading even with the rise of Internet, justifying high value of the preserved museum collections of dermatological moulages. The staff of the dermatovenereology and cosmetology department of Vitebsk State Medical University continues using the moulage collection founded by Professor I.I. Bogdanovich for the educational process. Unlike other outdated practices, moulages have a significant potential to regain their place in the dermatological curriculum.
Keywords: dermatology, collection of moulages, visual aids.
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Submitted 17.01.2025
Accepted 14.04.2025
Information about authors:
Uladzimir P. Adaskevich – Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Chair of Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology, Vitebsk State Order of Peoples’ Friendship Medical University, e-mail: Этот адрес электронной почты защищён от спам-ботов. У вас должен быть включен JavaScript для просмотра.;
V.S. Zykava – Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Chair of Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology, Vitebsk State Order of Peoples’ Friendship Medical University.
