As a PhD in Biokinesiology, I have over five years of experience teaching human gross anatomy in a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, primarily in the cadaver laboratory setting. I have performed extensive human cadaver dissections (approximately 4 hours/week during the fall and 10 hours/week during the summer), developing strong anatomical expertise and hands-on instructional skills. Each semester, I guided 50+ DPT students in identifying key muscular and neurovascular structures...
As a PhD in Biokinesiology, I have over five years of experience teaching human gross anatomy in a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, primarily in the cadaver laboratory setting. I have performed extensive human cadaver dissections (approximately 4 hours/week during the fall and 10 hours/week during the summer), developing strong anatomical expertise and hands-on instructional skills. Each semester, I guided 50+ DPT students in identifying key muscular and neurovascular structures through interactive, application-focused learning. I also led review sessions and provided individualized mentorship to support student understanding and retention. Students have described my teaching as highly supportive and effective, noting that I actively engage them in testing and reinforcing their anatomical knowledge.
My teaching centers on conceptual understanding. In the anatomy lab, I replace rote memorization with Socratic dialogue and logical reasoning. I also employ multimodal methods - drawing, physical gesture, and pose - to embody anatomical structures. I extend this approach to complex terminology by breaking it down etymologically, transforming jargon into relatable concepts. When students ask how to master anatomy, I encourage self-directed practice: “Through consistent effort, and by finding the methods that work for you.”
