Graduate Certificate in Clinical Anatomy

The Clinical Anatomy certificate program incorporates some of the existing curriculum within the College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program. You will be studying under medical school faculty, side by side with students from the Clinical Anatomy master’s program and the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program.

The program is centered around UNE’s donor anatomy lab — the only lab of its kind in southern Maine.

The one-year anatomy certificate curriculum includes courses in the following topics:

• Medical donor Anatomy, where students develop an understanding of human structure and function at the donor anatomical level.
• Medical Physiology, which introduces medical science knowledge, particularly physiology and pathophysiology.
• Medical Embryology, which includes the study of the early development of human cells, tissues, and organs. 
• Medical Histology, which covers the study of microscopic anatomy and function of cells and tissues that make up the organ systems.
• Medical Imaging, which empowers students to study human anatomy via imaging modalities such as radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and fluoroscopy.

At UNE, we pride ourselves on creating a unique learning environment for all of our students. Draw on the expertise of faculty members from our colleges of medicine, health professions, dental medicine, and our College of Arts and Sciences, and reap the rewards of training alongside future providers in other health professions. You benefit by attending a comprehensive health sciences university that is nationally recognized for excellence in preparing students for collaborative, interprofessional, team-based care.

Guided by skilled faculty in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, you will work alongside our doctor of osteopathic medical students and master’s in clinical anatomy students in our state-of-the-art donor anatomy lab. With just a handful of students enrolled in the Clinical Anatomy certificate program, our faculty can provide you with the in-depth, individualized advising and mentorship that you would not find at much larger schools.

Hands-On Learning Outcomes

The 1-year graduate certificate in Clinical Anatomy will provide you with immersive hands-on learning opportunities that prepare you to realize your education and career goals. Upon completion of the certificate program, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of human anatomy, embryology, histology, and physiology with special emphasis on knowledge relevant to health professionals.
• Describe advanced anatomical knowledge as it relates to clinical imaging studies including fluoroscopy, radiology, CT scans, MRI, venous and arterial studies, cardiac studies, etc.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and interprofessional skills (such as student-staff and peer-peer communication), peer-active teamwork, and collaborative leadership, thereby fostering, identifying, and practicing the professional behavior(s) expected within the healthcare setting.

Facilities

Donor Anatomy Lab

The Clinical Anatomy program is centered around UNE’s Donor Anatomy Lab — the only lab of its kind in Southern Maine. Here, you will learn to develop an understanding of human structure and function at the gross anatomical level. This state-of-the-art facility has five pods with cutting edge equipment.

Interprofessional Learning

When students from two or more disciplines learn with, from, and about each other to better understand different professional roles and expertise, great things can happen. Students, faculty, and community partners all learn together to advance effective health practices and improve the quality of life for all people. As a student in the Clinical Anatomy program, you will be studying alongside students from other programs including the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, and the M.S. in Clinical Anatomy, and beyond.

UNE is proud to be the only institution in New England that is part of the National Center for Interprofessional Education and Practice’s prestigious Innovation Network.

Careers

You will have successfully completed one year of anatomy education within our College of Osteopathic Medicine’s D.O. program, working with current medical students. If you end up continuing on to medical school, you’ll have a strong academic advantage with anatomy coursework.

In addition, the certificate supports a variety of education and career opportunities:

As a student in our Clinical Anatomy certificate program, you will study on our Biddeford campus which is the current home of UNE College of Osteopathic Medicine. Recently named the youngest city in Maine, Biddeford and its twin city, Saco, boast up-and-coming energy and community. Built alongside the beautiful Saco River, the recent transformation of the old Biddeford/Saco mills into restaurants, breweries, housing, fitness facilities, salons, and retailers, ensures that there is something for everyone.

Work is currently underway to relocate the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM), home of Maine’s only medical school and clinical anatomy graduate program, from its current home on our Biddeford Campus to a brand-new building on our Portland Campus. The move will give the UNE COM community a custom-built, state-of-the-art facility, allow the school to train more doctors and anatomists, and bring together all of UNE’s health professions programs on a single, interprofessional campus — something unique in New England higher education.

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