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Office Address

U.S. Postal Mailing Address:
Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
Virginia Commonwealth University
P.O. Box 980709
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0709

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Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Medical College of Virginia Campus
1101 E. Marshall Street, Sanger Hall, Room 12-048
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0709

Phone: 804-828-9623
Fax: 804-828-9477
E-mail: Sharon Toussaint

Graduate Programs and Admissions

For information regarding Graduate Programs and Admissions, please visit Graduate Programs or contact:

For the Ph.D. Degree:
John Bigbee, Ph.D.
Professor
Anatomy and Neurobiology
P.O. Box: 980709
Phone: 804-828-0948
E-mail: jbigbee@vcu.edu

For the M.S. Degree:
Raymond Colello, D. Phil.
Associate Professor
Anatomy and Neurobiology
P.O. Box: 980709
Phone: 804-828-2262
E-mail: rcolello@vcu.edu

Body Donation

All cadavers used in the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology are obtained through the State Anatomical Program, administered through the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The vast majority of these are donated by individuals and families with a deep interest in furthering the causes of science and medical education. Information and forms are available from:

State Anatomical Program
400 East Jackson Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219-3694
804-786-2479
804-447-1706
Web site: Body Donation Program, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

The Alton D. Brashear Postgraduate Course in BASIC AND SURGICAL Head and Neck Anatomy

This five-day course will be held at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine from March 4-8, 2013. This annual course was named in memory of Dr. Alton D. Brashear, a long-time surgical anatomist in the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology whose knowledge of head and neck anatomy enriched the lives all who were privileged to work with him.

The primary teaching method is the dissection of the head and neck. Lectures, demonstrations, and audiovisuals demonstrating specific anatomical relationships of organs and organ systems will augment the laboratory dissections.

Stephen A. Gudas, PT, PhD, Course Director
  • Admission

    The course is open to any individual who holds one of the following degrees: MD, DDS, DMD, PhD, DPT, MPT, or equivalent. Class size is limited so early registration is encouraged.

    Brochure/Registration Form: The Alton D. Brashear Postgraduate Course in Head and Neck Anatomy

  • Tuition and Application

    Tuition is $400.00 for students in residency programs and $550.00 for practitioners. All costs must be paid in full prior to arrival. A $10.00 non-refundable registration fee will be withheld from any cancellation request made prior to the start of the course.

    For more information or to receive a brochure/registration form contact:

    Sharon Toussaint
    VCU School of Medicine
    Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
    P.O. Box 980709
    Richmond, Virginia 23298-0709
    Phone: 804-828-9623
    Fax: 804-828-9477
    E-mail: stoussaint@vcu.edu

    Anatomy of the Upper Extremity: A Dissection Course

    This 1½ day course* will be conducted by the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, on September 28-29, 2012. The course will cover the upper back and scapula, pectoral region, axilla and brachial plexus, and detailed anatomy of the brachium, antebrachium, and hand.

    The teaching method will be lecture followed by dissection on intact, upper quarter specimens. The course will be held in Sanger Hall on the MCV Campus, located at 1101 E. Marshall Street, Richmond. Lectures will be conducted in room 12-079 and dissections will be performed in the 10th floor anatomy lab.

    * This continuing education activity meets the criteria of Virginia Commonwealth University and the Southern Assoc. of Colleges and Schools. 1.0 CEUs will be awarded and recorded with the University.

    Stephen A. Gudas, PT, PhD, Course Director
    • Admission

      The course is open to professional physical and occupational therapists that have completed an accredited entry-level educational program in their respective fields. This review course is designed to enhance and extend knowledge of human upper extremity anatomy via lecture and dissection. Class size is limited so early registration is encouraged.

      Brochure/Registration Form: Anatomy of the Upper Extremity: A Dissection Course

    • Tuition and Application

      Tuition is $150.00. All costs must be paid in full prior to arrival. A $10.00 non-refundable registration fee will be withheld from any cancellation request made prior to the start of the course.

      For more information or to receive a brochure/registration form contact:

      Sharon Toussaint
      VCU School of Medicine
      Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
      P.O. Box 980709
      Richmond, Virginia 23298-0709
      Phone: 804-828-9623
      Fax: 804-828-9477
      E-mail: stoussaint@vcu.edu

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