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ReviewAnatomical sciences education2026

Trauma-informed bequeathed body donor meeting sessions: A guide for creating a supportive and humanistic anatomy laboratory.

Bryn Bhalerao, Catherine Belling, Angelique N Dueñas, Charys M Martin, Andrew M Deweyert

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5 authors.

Bryn BhaleraoDepartment of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3221-3081
Catherine BellingDepartment of Medical Education, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1713-2911
Angelique N DueñasDepartment of Medical Education, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0906-0934
Charys M MartinDepartment of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2508-3434
Andrew M DeweyertDepartment of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9404-0659

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Anatomy educators are increasingly seeking approaches that honor the humanity of body donors while supporting learners through their first encounters in the gross anatomy lab. We describe a comprehensive donor meeting session, implemented in both dissection and prosection curricula at two North American medical schools, that prepares students to engage with donors before formal content-based learning begins. Grounded in the six principles of trauma-informed practice-safety; trustworthiness and transparency; peer support; collaboration; empowerment; and inclusivity-the session prioritizes relational and humanistic engagement over technical preparation alone. Learner reflections and faculty observations indicate that this model promotes emotional readiness, mitigates distress, and cultivates gratitude and humanism. We offer this framework for anatomy educators aiming to create supportive, donor-centered learning environments that shape both professional identity and future patient care.

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AnatomyEducation, Medical, UndergraduateHumanismStudents, MedicalTissue DonorsCadaverCurriculumDissectionHumansPeer GroupSchools, Medicalanatomy educationdissection and Prosection curriculadonor meeting sessionemotional preparednessgross anatomy laboratoryhumanism in medical educationinclusive curriculum designmedical student wellnesspeer supportperson‐centered learningprofessional identity formationreflective practicetrauma‐informed educationundergraduate medical education

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PMID41449576
PMCPMC13084493

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