• Dasom Kim, Hyeijung Yoo, Young Mee Lee, and Im Joo Rhyu.
• Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
• J. Korean Med. Sci. 2021 Jul 5; 36 (26): e188.

AbstractThe rapid increase of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic from mid-February 2020 has led the anatomy department of the Korea University College of Medicine to cease the dissection laboratory. However, the hands-on anatomy laboratory experience is paramount to maximizing learning outcomes. In this paper, we share the experiences and lessons learned through the face-to-face cadaveric dissection experience during this disruptive situation. To minimize infection risks, the following strategies were applied: first, students' on-campus attendance was reduced; second, body temperatures and symptoms were checked before entering the laboratory, and personal protective equipment was provided to all participants; and third, a negative pressure air circulation system was used in the dissection room. We suggest that conducting face-to-face cadaveric anatomy dissection is feasible when the daily count of newly infected cases stabilizes, and there is ample provision of safety measures to facilitate hands-on education.© 2021 The Korean Academy of Medical Sciences.

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