Author: egjohns

When we traveled to Dundee, we had the opportunity to receive a tour at the Thiel Cadaver Facility located on the campus of the University. Here we learned about the process of embalming which is a way to preserve the body in a way that maintains the fascial layers between the structures and the lifelike color and consistency of the body. Once the bodies are embalmed, it allows you to test medical devices, train medical practitioners, carry out research and learn anatomy through dissection. These bodies are able to even undergo surgical and non-surgical procedures which allows medical practitioners to gain hands-on experience in their field

 Many students get the opportunity to work with these bodies themselves as well. This was very surprising to me as in the United States, at least within your undergraduate degree, there are not many hands-on opportunities that equate to one like this. I think it is really important, especially in the field of healthcare, to have these experiences as they are the way you truly learn best. I think lecture in the classroom is important but it is when you are actually taking what you learn and applying it to real life situations you are able to gain so many skills that you will be able to use in your line of healthcare. I think more hands-on experience like this should be implemented in the United States, especially in the field of healthcare. It is so important for future healthcare professionals to gain this experience to prevent any potential mistakes they could make in the field.