American Association of Clinical Anatomists

Check out a pictorial retrospective of our first 24 annual meetings - as collated by Dr. Peter Abrahams.

The American Association of Clinical Anatomists advances the science and art of clinical anatomy. It encourages research and publication in the field and maintaining high standards in the teaching of anatomy. Clinical anatomy is defined as anatomy in all its aspects - gross, histologic, developmental and neurologic as applied to clinical practice, the application of anatomic principles to the solution of clinical problems and/or the application of clinical observations to expand anatomic knowledge.

Typical membership, active or associate (student/intern) in the Association comprises individuals from various backgrounds who have produced a record of research, clinical practice, clinical research, teaching in accredited Colleges and Universities, administrative or other experience in the field.

The ballot for our 2010 election has now been compiled by the Nominations Committe under the leadership of Dr. Sherry Downie. Click here to see it. As stated in the bylaws, this proposed ballot will be posted on the AACA web site for 30 days during which time any member wishing to have their name added to the ballo,t for any position, may do so through "nomination by petition". In this case the member should have 15 individuals write supporting letters of nomination to the Association Secretary - Dr. B.R. MacPherson - by February 28, 2010.

The Call for Abstracts for the 2010 AACA-ISP meeting in Honolulu, HI has gone out. Be sure to read this as several important changes have been made for 2010. Ready to submit an abstract? click here.

Register for the 2010 Hawaii AACA-ISP meeting - held in conjunction with the International Society for Plastination. You can also register for the Postgraduate Course on plastination or book your room at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. See full conference details at www.aacameeting.org.

The Call for Dues for 2010 went out on January 18. If you did not receive an email informing you of this, simply click here to see how to pay your 2010 dues.

2008-2009 Academic Employment Survey. The Career Development Committee has initated their first Academic Employment Survey. The goal is to examine (a) the qualifications an applicant is expected to possess in order to successfully attain an academic position in the field of anatomical sciences and (b) current trends in anatomical education, with specific focus on human gross anatomy. The survey will be issued to department chairs and directors of health-related programs. The Committee asks for your participation so that the AACA can continue to produce, and support, quality anatomy instructors and researchers. –For more information, regarding the survey, please contact Kate Kryger.

Acland Inguinal Region DVD is now available for purchase. See typical Bob Acland quality dissections and the clinically-relevant demonstration of this important area of the body.

The Anatomical Services Committee of the AACA has put together a policy statement on body exhibits as well as a best practices document for running a body donor program. Check them out on the ASC page of the web site.

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