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PAWTUCKET, RI – In response to the paucity of volunteers for critical physical exam instruction, the Council on Undergraduate Medical Education (CUME) has partnered with Hasbro™, maker of the famous Mr. Potato Head, to create anatomically accurate teaching tools.

potato headDr. Vas Defrenz, directer of the CUME, states: “Medical education is in flux.  No longer do we have lines of people queuing up to be volunteers, paid or unpaid, to be pelvic and rectal exam models.  It’s sad; I’ve had to pull my own pants down a few times, to accommodate this epidemic of need.  I’m really tired… and sore.”

The inflatable plush models will be anatomically correct to allow students to accurately identify normal anatomy.  Velcro™ add-ons such as polyps, cysts, and hemorrhoids will simulate pathologic findings.  CEO of Hasbro, James McFinger: “We are so thrilled to be involved in molding the physicians of tomorrow.  Mr. Rectum and Ms. Pelvis will undoubtedly lead to cost savings and convenience for medical schools while promoting a familiar, child-like joy of learning in its students.  And they’re great gifts for small children afterwards.”

A participant in one of the pilot groups, second-year student Keith Chickory was interviewed about his experience using Ms. Pelvis.  “I was a little intimidated and nervous at first but once I relaxed and became more familiar with Ms. Pelvis it actually was fun.  I can’t wait to take her home and practice.” Fellow student Lindsay Slohan chimed in: “Mr. Rectum taught me so much in just a few minutes.  I now feel confident with my probing skills.  Human rectums, look out!”

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Frank Tenesmus
After a failed bid for public office in his home state of North Carolina, a young Frank journeyed to the Far East in attempt to find a new path. This led him to a Buddhist temple in Tibet where he achieved a state of Nirvana while rooming with Jake Ho in the Dormitory of Enlightenment. Emerging from this spiritual awakening and intense bonding experience with an adrenaline jockey, he too focused his sights on medical journalism. Upon returning to North Carolina, he enrolled in the University of Phoenix online journalism school while working the deep fryer at his local Bojangle's until graduating with highest honors. Frank is honored to be part of Gomerblog and share his passion for discovering the latest medical news, no matter how inconsequential. He is also looking for a real job.
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