Expand your anatomy expertise in a state-of-the-art cadaver lab and combine medicine and mentoring to empower the next generation of health care professionals.
Anatomy is the foundation of health care education. At University of Idaho, our Anatomical Sciences program empowers current and future health care educators to become expert anatomists and advance medical education. If you’re drawn to anatomy, histology and imaging, this program will equip you to be a leader in an industry with a pressing need. This program fills a crucial gap in health care education by providing comprehensive training in gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, content delivery and other key areas.
Why take this journey with us?
In-demand career: become a sought-after expert in medical schools, health professions programs and research institutions.
Tailored learning: customize your education to align with career goals in anatomical sciences and health care education.
Innovative curriculum: become a master educator with our unique blend of anatomical sciences and content delivery instruction.
Invested mentors: work alongside educators actively advancing anatomical sciences in medical education.
Career-changing: expand career opportunities to tenure-track postsecondary faculty education positions nationwide in medical and health education.
Where can anatomical sciences take you?
Become a leader in health education as a:
Clinical Anatomist
Anatomy and Physiology Instructor (secondary, undergraduate, and graduate)
Anatomy Instructor in medical schools and health sciences programs
Neuroanatomy Instructor
Biomedical Sciences Instructor
Health Professions Program Instructor
What sets this program apart?
State-of-the-art lab: access cutting-edge technology, like point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) used by experts in the field.
Flexible hybrid model: engage in-person in the summer and connect online during the academic year with asynchronous and synchronous content.
Real-world application: develop the skills to design and deliver anatomy curriculum to fill this critical education gap.
First-in-the-world: the only Doctor of Anatomical Sciences degree in the U.S., tailored for aspiring anatomy educators.
Advance with us.
Cultivate your expertise in a growing field. Apply today and shape the future of health care education.
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