Cadaver dissection courses for medical and anatomy professionals
Journey through the fascinating world of gross anatomy to hone your craft and deepen your understanding of the human body.
In partnership with 
Whether you’re treating patients or teaching graduate students, your success depends on your knowledge of the human body.
And yet, anatomy is complex, and researchers are constantly discovering new physiologic insights.
You can’t know what you haven’t seen.
While textbooks and 3D apps are valuable, they’re no substitute for the real thing. True mastery comes from hands-on experience.
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves?
Revolutionize your knowledge of anatomy
Curiosity and awe are just the beginning. In Anatomy Dissection, you’ll learn more than you ever
thought possible, forever changing the way you think about the human body.
Unlock 1,000+
anatomical insights
Examine over 1,000 structures along with their functions, pathologies, and pathways spanning multiple bodily systems.
Get real with
unembalmed donors
Discover what’s beneath the surface and experience the anatomy respond in the most parallel way to living tissue.
Learn by doing
not viewing
Maximize your lab experience with hands-on dissections in small groups of no more than six students per donor.
Embracing impermanence: our pledge to you
“Mono no aware” is a Japanese idiom illuminating the beautiful transient nature of life. More than a phrase,
this “pathos of things” underscores our ethos and provides the empathetic lens through which we teach.
As anatomy educators and clinicians, we dissect in the spirit of gratitude–not only to our donors but to our students who courageously embrace this vital work.
In upholding this commitment, your investment will include:
· Access to safe, professional lab facilities at both UCSD and The Jones Institute
· A dedicated team to assist with emotional processing as needed
· Ethical dissection experiences aligned with UCSD’s Body Donation Program
Please consider your professional background and emotional readiness before registering. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
