From development to dissection: A coaching-focused workshop for anatomy educators from the viewpoint of the coaches
In brief
Coaching workshop launches new model for anatomy dissection educators
The Human Anatomy and Physiology Society piloted a coaching-focused workshop at its 2025 conference, teaching faculty how to use coaching models to enhance skill learning during human dissection. Participants reported positive impacts, and the authors suggest expanding similar workshops for anatomists at all career stages, pending further evaluation.
- Journal
- Anatomical sciences education (Q1)
- Published
- 31 July 2026
- Study design
- Unclassified
- Evidence level
- Level 5, Expert Opinion (CEBM 5)
- Authors
- Danielle N Edwards, Bobbie J Leeper, Kelsey E Stevens, Jonathan J Wisco, Abbey Breckling, Rhiannon E Robinson, et al.
- PMID
- 42538644
- DOI
- 10.1002/ase.70323
Why clinicians should know about it
- Picked for Anatomy (paper of the day, 2 August 2026): Coaching workshop for anatomy educators
Abstract
The use of different coaching models can provide an effective environment for skill learning. The Anatomical Donor Stewardship (ADS) Coaching subcommittee, within the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), developed and held an inaugural Coaching workshop for human anatomical dissection for HAPS members at the 2025 HAPS Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This article describes the workshop, as well as impact statements from the coaches. Based on the reception of this model, future coaching workshops should be developed to meet the needs of anatomists at all levels, with support from professional societies.
Abstract as published, via PubMed.
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