Which schools do not have cadaver dissection

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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)
 
howitworks said:
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)
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It's my understanding that bodies are cremated/buried whichever the family/person prefers. I'm only speaking from the experiences friends have had.
 
MedPR said:
Really? How do they teach anatomy?
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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.
 
Wolverines83 said:
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.
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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 🙂
 
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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...
 
howitworks said:
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.
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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.

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(TCOM) Memorial tree - plaque says "In thanksgiving to our silent teachers - Class of 2014"
 
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costales said:
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"
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"silent teachers." I like that.
 
Started prosecting LECOM-Erie's cadavers for the incoming MS1's today. In Erie Both LDP and ISP have cadavers, only PBL does not.
 
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.
 
NeuroLAX said:
Cool. I remember this from my interview. I would definitely appreciate less time cutting and more time studying.
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HockeyDr09 said:
Started prosecting LECOM-Erie's cadavers for the incoming MS1's today. In Erie Both LDP and ISP have cadavers, only PBL does not.
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I think I'd rather cut them as a first year than have to spend part of my summer/second year doing it 😱
 
MedPR said:
I think I'd rather cut them as a first year than have to spend part of my summer/second year doing it 😱
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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.
 
HockeyDr09 said:
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.
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Oh, that's legit. Definitely something I would do as a part time job.
 
MedPR said:
I think I'd rather cut them as a first year than have to spend part of my summer/second year doing it 😱
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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.
 
NeuroLAX said:
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.
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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.
 
MedPR said:
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.
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Well, technically yes for dissection by second years. It just may not be mandatory. It's all good in the hood. 😉
 
DCOM has always had a cadaver lab. It has been prosection previously but this year will be the first full dissection year.
 
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