As a licensed embalmer since 1992, I have always been fascinated by the preservation of human tissues. Preservation methods are especially important in the gross anatomy lab where students directly interact with tissues and potentially harmful chemicals. Because of the…
The start of the new term is always exciting, and on the quarter system, we typically begin spring term in late March. The first week of classes is a great time to set the tone of the class and to…
Serving as an officer in any organization requires a commitment of time and effort. Because HAPS members generally lead busy lives, it can be a challenge finding candidates who are confident they can devote enough time to managing the current…
Get your taxes done early! We are planning a full day of update speakers, workshops, and poster presentations for Saturday, April 15 in Tyler Texas. Our morning update speaker will be Dr. Michael Beckstead, Associate Professor in the Department of…
This message from Molly Theus, first year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student at the University of Georgia in Athens is Part 2 of a 3 Part Series; “Do Our A&P Students Know How to Read (To review Part 1 visit…
So as the HAPS Executive Director, things like different types of memberships is something that gets me going. HAPS is very inclusive, and we have lots of membership types to match your needs as members. There might even be a…
After 10 years of college and a terminal degree, it’s hard to imagine choosing to put yourself back into a situation as a student again. On the other hand, if we spent that many years, or more, in college, it…
“Seriously? Amid all that we’ve done in lab and lecture, how did that idea become lodged in your mind?” Though I hoped my surprise was not apparent to the students, that was what I thought when, three weeks into the…
TIME IS RUNNING OUT! If you’re thinking of applying for one of the HAPS grants or scholarships for assistance in attending next year’s HAPS Annual Meeting, you’d better hurry! The deadline for submitting applications is December 1st, and that’s less…
Know a great teacher, someone you feel inspires students to success in anatomy and physiology? If you do (and we all do), please consider nominating him or her for the HAPS-Thieme Excellence in Teaching Award. HAPS is delighted to team…