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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Cornwall, Jon; Perry, Gary F.; Louw, Graham; Stringer, Mark D. – Anatomical Sciences Education, 2012
The altruistic act of body donation provides a precious resource for both teaching and researching human anatomy. However, relatively little is known about individuals who donate their bodies to science (donors), and in particular whether donors in different geographical locations share similar characteristics. A multicenter prospective survey of…
Descriptors: Donors, Human Body, Individual Characteristics, Family Structure
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Stringer, Mark D.; Lyall, Patrick – Anatomical Sciences Education, 2012
After careful planning, a postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy was launched in 2009. This report describes the structure of the program, the challenges encountered in implementing and running the course, and results of evaluations. The qualification is targeted at junior doctors intending to become surgeons or radiologists and aims to equip…
Descriptors: Surgery, Anatomy, Medical Education, Graduate Study
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Samalia, Latika; Stringer, Mark D. – Anatomical Sciences Education, 2012
After repeated requests from medical students for more cadaver dissection opportunities, a voluntary dissecting "competition" was initiated for the third year medical students in 2006. This has been held annually on five occasions since, offering up to 30 dissection stations and accommodating an average of 53 students (range 40-66) per year,…
Descriptors: Competition, Laboratory Procedures, Medical Students, Medical Education
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Cornwall, Jon; Stringer, Mark D. – Anatomical Sciences Education, 2009
The debate surrounding the use of cadavers in teaching anatomy has focused almost exclusively on the pedagogic role of cadaver dissection in medical education. The aim of this study was to explore the wider aspects of a body bequest program for teaching and research into gross anatomy in a University setting. A retrospective audit was undertaken…
Descriptors: Medical Education, Medical Schools, Health Personnel, Research