Gross Anatomy is one of the main foundations upon which modern medicine is based. Your study of this fascinating subject will provide a solid basis upon which you will be able to build your medical education. The process of dissection is unique to gross anatomy and is one of the more active learning experiences you will encounter in medical school. Dissection will enable you to be an active participant in your learning process as well as become a skilled observer. Clinical correlations will help you apply to your knowledge and to understand its relevance in patient care. THE CADAVER Medical students are afforded the advantage and the privilege of learning about the structure of the human body through careful dissection and examination of its organs and organ systems. The cadaver is incomparably your best teacher of Human Anatomy. Upstate Medical University has a very active Anatomical Gift Program to which cadavers are donated for the purpose of educating future physicians. The willingness of our donors to entrust themselves to our care implies that faculty, staff and students treat and care for the cadaver properly. Strict professional decorum must be maintained in the Gross Anatomy Laboratory at all times. Any display of disrespect for the cadaver is inexcusable and will not be tolerated. This includes the taking of photographs of the cadaver or parts of the cadaver. Such behavior will be treated as a violation of the Standards of Medical Student Professional Behavior, and will result in a Fail Grade.