Anatomy Cell Biology and Embryology (ACE): An anatomical study of the human body, with an emphasis on the morphological basis for injury or disease, is presented. Gross structures are studied by cadaver dissection and microscopic structures are studied by virtual microscopy. Basic developmental and anatomical concepts, with selective clinical correlations are mastered by team-based learning, which enables small groups of students to assemble facts into a conceptual understanding of clinically relevant gross and microscopic anatomy. First year, Fall semester.

Dental Gross Anatomy and Embryology: An anatomical study is presented of the head and neck, with emphasis on the maxillofacial region and those parts of the nervous system, thorax, and abdomen that are clinically important. Gross structures are studied in the laboratory by cadaver dissection and demonstration. Lectures stress structure-function correlations, practical application to clinical problems, radiographic anatomy of the head and neck, and development of the human body. First year, Spring semester.

Surgical AnatomY: This elective course is generally offered to students planning to enter surgical or surgical subspecialty residency programs. Therefore, the course is tailored to emphasize subsections of human anatomy required by the respective students. Requisite cadaver dissection, coupled with clinically relevant laboratory previews and demonstrations, provide the basis for the customized anatomical reviews.Fourth year, Spring semester.