Reflections
Published 2022-04-19
Keywords
- cadaveric anatomy,
- gross anatomy,
- anatomical sciences education,
- medical education,
- medical student
How to Cite
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Groh A. A reflection on the role of anatomists in modern medical education: confronting meaning and mortality in the gross anatomy laboratory. McGill J Med [Internet]. 2022 Apr. 19 [cited 2025 Oct. 30];20(2). Available from: https://mjm.mcgill.ca/article/view/940
Copyright (c) 2022 Adam MR Groh
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Abstract
Modes of anatomical instruction (especially the need to dissect cadavers) have been contested for generations. The present narrative provides an opportunity to re-approach this age-old debate and contemplate the state of anatomical sciences education through a narrative reflection of an encounter with a donor in the cadaveric anatomy laboratory.
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