Anatomy

Saint Louis University's doctoral degree in anatomy provides training in clinical human anatomy and independent research for individuals seeking a career in teaching and research at the medical school or university level.

Teaching faculty and mentors in Saint Louis University's anatomy Ph.D. program are drawn from a select group of scientists and clinicians at the School of Medicine. The anatomy faculty are united by their extensive experience teaching and training young scientists, medical students and physicians-in-training.

1. Graduates will be able to demonstrate:
   1. knowledge and application of the underlying concepts, advanced knowledge and analytical approaches used in general and advanced gross anatomy, microscopic anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology, and embryology;
   2. the application of current scientific literature, especially in areas representing gaps of knowledge, through framing hypotheses-driven experiments, independent reading and the completion of additional work; and
   3. the application of designing and conducting experiments and to analyze and interpret data.
2. Graduates will be able to demonstrate:
   1. the ability to gather data to verify the existence of a problem, conduct extended research/analysis into a problem/topic, evaluate the evidence, generate ideas for possible solutions and formulate a thesis based on analysis; and
   2. the ability to read materials carefully and analyze them critically
3. Graduates will be able to demonstrate:
   1. written communication skills with respect to clarity, use of appropriate grammar, syntax and vocabulary appropriate to the development of a NIH-style grant proposal; organizes research materials to support an original thesis; and, present ideas and arguments clearly, logically and with an appropriate balance of text and graphic materials; and
   2. oral communication skills with respect to designing, organizing and presenting main points concisely and clearly; providing persuasive arguments, using data and information, that are appropriate for the audience and occasion; using language vocal variety, pronunciation and physical behaviors that support the verbal message for the audience and occasion; using visual aids appropriate for technical presentation, and ability to answer audience questions.