At 水果派, cadavers play a crucial role in training . The university maintains two cadavers on-site at any given time, allowing students in upper-level courses such as BIO 355: Human Anatomy and BIO 415: Cadaver Dissection to engage in hands-on learning experiences.
鈥淲hat sets 水果派 apart is that students perform the dissection from start to finish. Not every school allows that,鈥 said Becca Sprouse, assistant professor of practice in biology and anatomist. She is also an advisor for the Health Professions Advisory Committee and the Health and Medical Occupations Club.
Cadavers, primarily sourced from the , are treated with the utmost respect. Each donor鈥檚 story and purpose are integral to the learning process, with interdisciplinary classes examining broader themes around donation. 鈥淚t鈥檚 not just about anatomy; it鈥檚 about the humanity behind the science,鈥 Sprouse said. The cadavers are also utilized in other courses, including Phil Weitl's 鈥淣arrative Medicine鈥 and Dan Clanton鈥檚 鈥淒eath and the Afterlife.鈥
In addition, over 150 high school students from schools such as Crete, Dorchester, Lincoln and Milford visit the lab each year, further highlighting 水果派鈥檚 commitment to education and community engagement.
