Topic anatomy

Medical education

Learning anatomy in med school: Is it still necessary to work with cadavers?

Let’s explore the pros and cons of using cadaveric anatomy labs versus prosections/virtual anatomy exclusively as the primary mode of instruction for first-year medical students.

Beyond memorization

Q&A: What do fossils and osteopathic medical education have in common?

Jonathan H. Geisler, PhD, is an expert on the evolutionary history of whales, dolphins and porpoises. He’s also an anatomy professor at NYITCOM.

Comparing creatures

When your anatomy professor is a paleontologist

NYITCOM faculty members use their knowledge of ancient and modern animal species to teach anatomy to osteopathic medical students.