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.
This is you: a student at CU Anschutz in the Master’s of Modern Human Anatomy Program. This is you: in state of the art facilities doing full body human donor dissections. This is you: exploring the human body in 3D using the Visible Human Dissector that was developed through the National Library of Medicine. This is you: surface scanning and 3D printing anatomical models. This is you: doing digital dissection through augmented reality. Modern Anatomy: it’s the use of digital imaging such as ultrasound, CT and MRI. It’s conducting research that impacts patient care. Here at CU Anschutz, students don’t just learn gross anatomy, but learn histology, embryology, and neuroanatomy, as well as courses in digital modeling, using MAYA, UnrealEngine, and Blender. It’s combining biology and technology, with creativity and discovery. It’s discovering who you are and who you want to be. So you might ask yourself: What is Modern Human Anatomy? We are Modern Human Anatomy.
Modern Human Anatomy in the News
MHA Innovations on Display at CU Showcase
Modern Human Anatomy Program Shows-Off Projects in Inspiration Hall
Oct 14, 2024
Earlier this month, the Modern Human Anatomy (MHA) Program participated in the inaugural “CU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Showcase” event with an interactive booth in “inspiration hall” that showed off amazing projects including plastination, 3D printing, and VR.
Visitors to the event were from all four University of Colorado campuses as well as members of the community and industry who wanted to learn about the incredible work happening on our campus. Special thanks to Zach Stetter, Ezra Heeschen and Dr. Maureen Stabio for sharing the incredible work of MHA students, faculty, and staff at the event and sharing with others how the Modern Human Anatomy Program is on the cutting edge of technology and innovation in anatomy education. If you are looking for a master’s program that blends classic cadaver-based anatomical training with 3D imaging and modeling, MHA is it! We are now accepting applications for the anatomy master’s program for the Fall 2025. Click here to learn more about admissions to MHA!
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 Fellow | Forensic Pathology | University of North Dakota
