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Your HAPS Bloggers are going offline for the summer. We’ll be back in August sometime with more fun and excitement from the Communication Committee.

Once again, HAPS put on a phenomenal annual conference. I was proud to call myself a “4th Timer” this year, and am looking forward to being a “5th Timer” next year in Salt Lake City. As usual, the update speakers were…

It’s true!  The blogging team is rockin’ the scene in Atlanta and we’re having way too much fun to blog! But don’t worry- the Queen of Blogs herself (that would be ME!) is rounding up some superstars to keep you…

The annual HAPS conference kicks off in less than one week in Atlanta. It’s the 30th anniversary of the HAPS annual conference, and our conference committee has worked hard to commemorate the occasion. There are anniversary shirts and commemorative pins.…

The Human Anatomy and Physiology Society and Thieme Publishers are excited to announce that Professor Mary Tracy-Bee is the winner of the 2016 HAPS-Thieme Excellence in Teaching Award. HAPS is all about teaching A&P, and we continually work together to…

In the nervous system, a synapse is a structure that permits the passage of an electrical or chemical signal from one neuron to another. The word “synapse” was not widely used until the late 19th century, when physiologist Michael Foster…

Have you spent some time on the HAPS website lately? We are continually adding content, and just wanted to highlight five of the cool features. HAPS Calendar – The HAPS website keeps track of events that require registration, but what about everything…

For those of you who are feeling adventurous and would like a truly unique experience, hop in a taxi or call an Uber and head to one of the many neighborhoods around Atlanta. Nearby Atlantic Station features a Publix grocery store,…

Hello HAPSters! We are becoming more excited by the day about this year’s annual conference!  There will be so many great speakers, workshops and activities, but the most anticipated event is your arrival.  Aren’t you ready to meet again this year…

I want to introduce you to the HAPS Prerequisite/Attrition survey.  This survey represents the first systematic, large-scale, multi-site look at the pass/fail rates in our Anatomy and Physiology courses. The survey is currently recruiting respondents among all Anatomy & Physiology…