The Anatomy dissection labs gave me a far greater appreciation for the internal workings of the human body, the selfless men and women who have donated their bodies to science, and human anatomy in general. It was integral in understanding exactly how everything came together in a 3D space and in understanding how every individual's body is unique and different. This is a unique learning experience for students and it is a highlight of the physical therapy program. I believe it should stay.

As an incoming student, if I had known about this change it would have highly impacted my choice in programs. I have also heard extremely positive things about Dr. Agur, and knowing that she was instructing the course was a positive aspect of UofT too.

Anatomy is part of my everyday practice as a physiotherapist. I not only educate my clients but as I am treating i need to understand what structures are in and around that area. I graduated 2 years ago and have also taken acupunture courses when anatomy is very important as you need to know where the needle is being inserted to. I have used web-based anatomy learning, but it is nothing compared to the hands on learning of a cadavour lab. This is an integral part of the U of T physiotherapy program and I would be very disappointed to see it chnaged.

Simply put, there is no better way to learn anatomy than through cadaver dissections. The lab demonstrators, teaching assistants, and Dr. Agur are extremely knowledgeable and any incoming physiotherapy students would benefit from their knowledge and expertise in the cadaver lab. If the issue is funds, I'm sure that incoming students would be more than willing to pay extra tuition because it would provide such an incredible learning opportunity. I know I would.

I found the dissection labs to be a highly valuable experience in this program. Physiotherapy is a hands on profession, and I don't believe I would have the same depth of understanding of the musculature, nerves and vessels without such an informative part of the program. I believe removing cadaver dissection is a mistake, and I am disappointed that the people who benefit from these labs (the students themselves) were not involved in a decision that would have such a great impact on future learners.

One of my greatest learning moments came from dissecting and using cadaveric specimens to study and learn while in the U of T Physical Therapy Program. As a now practicing physical therapist, this hands on experience of learning anatomy has without question enhanced my knowledge of anatomy that I now use clinically on a daily basis to inform my practice.

A thorough understanding of anatomy is essential to becoming an effective physiotherapist. It cannot be cut in any way shape or form from the university of Toronto program.

As a graduate from the University of Toronto PT program, I found the anatomy labs to be an integral part of both my current practice and education. On a profession that prides itself on having the best knowledge on the musculoskeletal anatomy, a loss of cadaver labs would be devastating to the development of future physiotherapists. One cannot appreciate the intricacies of the system without seeing and feeling it for themselves. I never would have had an appreciation for the layering of the spinal muscles or the connection of the rotator cuff muscles or the thickness and extensive network of fascia. In a program that already lacked a strong component of surface anatomy, I believe a loss of the cadaver labs would negatively impact the anatomy knowledge of PT students. As for Anne Agur, her passion and enthusiasm for anatomy and desire to have all students understand, has motivated all of us to understand the material better. I wish the committee at U of T to strongly consider keeping the cadaver labs.