Marianne responded to me re: cadavers!
"In regards to anatomy, when we developed the new curriculum, we made the decision to integrate anatomy where it makes the most sense, that is, relate the anatomy to the body system you are learning about. In a way, you will be learning you anatomy across the curriculum, as needed. There will not be a stand-alone anatomy course as you may find elsewhere. That being said, when you are in the musculoskeletal intensive semester (Spring year 1) we will be using prosected cadavers for instruction. These experiences will be supplemented by selected digital anatomical resources. Other animal (think calf heart) or human (brains and spinal cords) anatomical resources for brain and cardiopulmonary anatomy will be available for other courses and integrated in a way that makes the most sense for your learning.
It has been our experience that teaching anatomy out of context is not the best way to learn, retain and apply the material. Our new approach will utilize human specimen learning experiences in the context of clinical content to the maximum learning benefit.
In addition to the anatomy I just described, there will be the option, in your third summer, to take an elective dissection course.
I hope that answers your question. If not I would be happy to elaborate further"
