The Master of Science Program in Modern Human Anatomy (MHA) provides graduate level training and teaching experience in the physical and virtual anatomical sciences. The curriculum integrates 3D computer imaging and modeling with human cadaver dissection, neuroanatomy, histology, and embryology.
Modern Human Anatomy in the News
Celebrating the End of Fall Semester
Faculty and students gather to celebrate the end of the semester and the holiday season
Dec 14, 2023
On Tuesday, 1st year students in the MHA program presented their final ANAT 6205, Imaging and Modeling, projects. The students' presentations highlighted the skills they learned throughout the semester, as they used datasets obtained through different imaging modalities, and used MATLAB and software, such as Slicer, Blender, and SketchFab, to create 3D images and animations.
The Imaging and Modeling presentations were followed by a celebration to mark the end of a terrific Fall semester and to also celebrate the holiday season. Dr. Salcedo (pictured in the middle) easily won the Ugly Sweater award, only to be outdone by students wearing Salcedo Shirts.
Hear From MHA Alumni
The MSMHA program was a great experience, with great faculty that serve as mentors and encourage you to explore things you are intellectually curious about. The program prepared me well for medical school and beyond. The flexibility of the second year curriculum allowed me to explore my interests and led me to the medical specialty of anatomic and clinical pathology. The strong foundation in the anatomic sciences that was built in this program is put into practice daily, from gross dissection of surgical specimens, to using microscopic anatomy when I look at glass slides to render a pathologic diagnosis for patient care. Not only do I use my anatomic training daily, I am using the training I received in various imaging modalities and technologies to understand current innovations in digital pathology and the utility of imaging combined with informatics to improve diagnostic accuracy. It's an exciting time to be an anatomist!
Wai Szeto, MD, MHA Class of 2015 Resident Physician | Pathology | UC San Diego Health