Which schools do not have cadaver dissection

[howitworks]

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And for schools that do, what do they do with the cadavers at the end? I'm curious because there are stories in the news all over the net about medical school ceremonies for cadavers.

(I assume most schools have cadaver dissection)

 

[Only Zool]

And for schools that do, what do they do with the cadavers at the end? I'm curious because there are stories in the news all over the net about medical school ceremonies for cadavers.

(I assume most schools have cadaver dissection)

It's my understanding that bodies are cremated/buried whichever the family/person prefers. I'm only speaking from the experiences friends have had.

 

[dntke1518]

LECOM- Seton Hill does not have a cadaver lab as far as I know

 

[MedPR]

LECOM- Seton Hill does not have a cadaver lab as far as I know

Really? How do they teach anatomy?

 

[Wolverines83]

Really? How do they teach anatomy?

Correct, no cadavers here.

Standard lectures, reading assignments, etc along with small group discussions.

Also, a lot of emphasis is placed on learning the clinically relevant facts in addition to straight memorization of the structures. Most of our exam questions focused on having functional knowledge of anatomy. There was very little "what is this arrow pointing to" on our exams. It's more "if this vessel is blocked, which vessel would provide collateral flow."

It was a turn off to me in the beginning but I feel I have an excellent grasp on anatomy now. Plus, you study anatomy every time you read any chapter about phys/path/etc.

 

[MedPR]

Correct, no cadavers here.

Standard lectures, reading assignments, etc along with small group discussions.

Also, a lot of emphasis is placed on learning the clinically relevant facts in addition to straight memorization of the structures. Most of our exam questions focused on having functional knowledge of anatomy. There was very little "what is this arrow pointing to" on our exams. It's more "if this vessel is blocked, which vessel would provide collateral flow."

It was a turn off to me in the beginning but I feel I have an excellent grasp on anatomy now. Plus, you study anatomy every time you read any chapter about phys/path/etc.

That's interesting. Maybe I'm showing my pre-med naivety here, but one of the things I'm looking forward to the most is cadaver lab 🙂

 

[DrBowtie]

That's interesting. Maybe I'm showing my pre-med naivety here, but one of the things I'm looking forward to the most is cadaver lab 🙂

Cadaver lab loses its novelty very quickly. Picking through fat to try to find small nerves and vessels is painfully inefficient.

 

[Prncssbuttercup]

hehe
And the STINK...
Anyway, I thought Erie and Seton hill both didn't have cadavers? I thought just Bradenton did? I don't remember anymore, my interview at Erie was on 2hrs of sleep, I don't know how I was accepted... Either way, I think *most* schools have cadavers, whether or not YOU dissect them I am not sure... I know some schools pay to have them done for you...

 

[EyeHeart]

Yes - LECOM-SH

 

[costales]

And for schools that do, what do they do with the cadavers at the end? I'm curious because there are stories in the news all over the net about medical school ceremonies for cadavers.

Most states require cremation, and yes, most schools have a ceremony for students to meet and thank the families. Many schools bury the ashes on campus.

(TCOM) Memorial tree - plaque says "In thanksgiving to our silent teachers - Class of 2014"

 

[illegallysmooth]

For clarity, Bradenton has cadavers. They are prosected.

 

[MedPR]

Most states require cremation, and yes, most schools have a ceremony for students to meet and thank the families. Many schools bury the ashes on campus:


(TCOM) Plaque says "In thanksgiving to our silent teachers - Class of 2014"

"silent teachers." I like that.

 

[NeuroLAX]

For clarity, Bradenton has cadavers. They are prosected.

Cool. I remember this from my interview. I would definitely appreciate less time cutting and more time studying.

 

[HockeyDr09]

Started prosecting LECOM-Erie's cadavers for the incoming MS1's today. In Erie Both LDP and ISP have cadavers, only PBL does not.

 

[mcrechio]

For clarity, Bradenton has cadavers. They are prosected.

As does MSU.

 

[SLC]

SOMA has prosected cadavers. The dissection club does the dissections before they are used in anatomy lab so students who are interested in dissecting are given the opportunity.

 

[ManBroDude]

Acland DVDs FTW.

 

[Wolverines83]

Acland DVDs FTW.

Those are amazing. Completely forgot about them.

 

[MedPR]

Cool. I remember this from my interview. I would definitely appreciate less time cutting and more time studying.

Started prosecting LECOM-Erie's cadavers for the incoming MS1's today. In Erie Both LDP and ISP have cadavers, only PBL does not.

I think I'd rather cut them as a first year than have to spend part of my summer/second year doing it 😱

 

[HockeyDr09]

I think I'd rather cut them as a first year than have to spend part of my summer/second year doing it 😱

I dissected as a first year. The summer dissection is a paid position that is optional. It's only 20hrs a week on your own time. Works for me.

 

[MedPR]

I dissected as a first year. The summer dissection is a paid position that is optional. It's only 20hrs a week on your own time. Works for me.

Oh, that's legit. Definitely something I would do as a part time job.

 

[NeuroLAX]

I think I'd rather cut them as a first year than have to spend part of my summer/second year doing it 😱

Who says you HAVE to spend your summer/second year doing it? I think it's only if you want to... like if you're in a club or are being paid to do it.

 

[MedPR]

Who says you HAVE to spend your summer/second year doing it? I think it's only if you want to... like if you're in a club or are being paid to do it.

Yea, you're right. I misinterpreted that poster and assumed the reason first years didn't have to prosect is because the second years did it for them. I figured that was the system they had in place or something.

 

[NeuroLAX]

Yea, you're right. I misinterpreted that poster and assumed the reason first years didn't have to prosect is because the second years did it for them. I figured that was the system they had in place or something.

Well, technically yes for dissection by second years. It just may not be mandatory. It's all good in the hood. 😉

 

[CopToEM]

DCOM has always had a cadaver lab. It has been prosection previously but this year will be the first full dissection year.