Opinion: The end of the medical school cadaver lab?
As medical schools struggle to source cadavers ethically and affordably, many are turning to technology instead. That, one medical student says, is a shame.
In the 19th century, medical schools were desperate for corpses from which their students could learn. Grave robbers would sell bodies; sometimes, janitors, students, or even instructors would themselves dig up corpses.
Today’s medical students don’t have to go into cemeteries themselves, but schools still struggle to find cadavers that are both ethically sourced and affordable. So many are deciding to forgo the use of cadavers to teach students about human anatomy.
