Scientific Research Project “3D Printing of Models and Their Application in Education as an Alternative to Biological Specimens”
In accordance with the Agreement on the Dedicated Use of Funds for Co-financing Scientific, Artistic Research, and Research-Development Projects of Particular Interest for the Sarajevo Canton for 2023 (number: 27-02-35-37080-13/23) dated 14 September 2023, signed between the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Youth of the Sarajevo Canton and the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, the project titled “3D Printing of Models and Their Application in Education as an Alternative to Biological Specimens” was successfully implemented under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Nedžad Hadžiomerović.
The aim of this project was to develop an innovative approach to the education of future doctors of veterinary medicine, relying on modern technologies such as 3D printing. In the context of the ongoing digital transformation of society and education, the use of 3D-printed models is becoming increasingly prevalent not only in industry but also in the fields of education and healthcare. These models afford high precision, ease of use, and widespread accessibility, thereby presenting a significant alternative to traditional educational resources.
Through the realization of the project, a collection of 3D-printed anatomical models and simulators was established, providing students of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine with a comprehensive set of teaching aids that enhance instructional methods and enable better preparation for practical work. These high-quality, durable, non-toxic, and ethically sourced anatomical specimens of organs and tissues from various animal species possess extensive applications in education, pre-clinical training, preoperative preparations, and scientific research endeavors. Their utilization not only elevates the quality of education but also reduces the necessity for biological samples in teaching, thereby contributing to ethical principles and sustainability within veterinary education.
As a result of the project, a scientific paper titled “Use of 3D printed low-cost models for veterinary clinical skills training” was published in the Open Veterinary Journal (2025), Vol. 15(2): 863-870, confirming the significance and innovativeness of this approach in the education of veterinary professionals.
The University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine expresses its gratitude to the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Youth of the Sarajevo Canton for their support in co-financing scientific, artistic research, and research-development projects of particular interest to the Sarajevo Canton, which enabled the successful realization of this innovative project.
