Anaplastology Concentration

Introduction

The Biomedical Visualization program is a two-year full time master’s program consisting of two Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters. Within the program, we offer the opportunity to concentrate in Anaplastology, a healthcare specialization focused on providing custom (patient-specific), restorative prostheses for patients who experience loss or alteration of anatomy of the face or body, resulting from disease, trauma, or congenital origin.

About the Concentration:

The Concentration in BVIS Anaplastology aims to produce innovative, problem-solving visualization specialists who possess a comprehensive understanding of:

the medical conditions that indicate reconstructive/wholeness-affirming interventions; and
the healthcare specialties, clinical procedures, advanced technology, and systems involved in the patient’s treatment journey and life-long care.

The concentration does not aim to produce only patient-facing clinicians. Concentration students will be mentored and encouraged to explore which aspects of the treatment process are most compelling to them, and how they would like to make an impact in those areas.

For those students who aim to pursue a career as a clinical anaplastologist, working in a healthcare facility and/or research institution, the concentration curriculum will produce students who are equipped to:

Exploit the potential of technology to improve efficiency and productivity
Exploit the potential of technology to improve quality and patient experience
Approach treatment with consideration for the patient’s needs and goals, both short-term and long-term
Engage with patients in a manner that is safe, professional, and mindful of the patient experience
Possess initiative and self-management skills to work and problem-solve independently
Work collaboratively with peers in a manner that is professional, considerate, and empowering

Requirements:

All students may take the introductory anaplastology elective available, but the specialized courses are limited to students who are accepted into the concentration.

For students who wish to pursue the Concentration in Anaplastology, they will need to:

Meet with the program director, Leah Lebowicz, and the anaplastology advisor, Erin Stevens, to discuss the concentration;
Complete the Anaplastology Concentration Application (by week 12 of the spring semester in the student’s first year of study); and
Obtain a grade of B or higher in all coursework through the spring semester of the student’s first year of study (including in ANAT 441: Gross Human Anatomy and ANAT 544: Advanced Craniofacial Anatomy)

Due to the highly specialized nature of this training, seats are limited to a maximum of 2 students per cohort.

The concentration requires 25 credit hours in coursework, 12 of which apply towards existing degree requirements. The total credit hours required for the Concentration in Anaplastology is 62-65 credits, as compared to the 49-52 credits required for students not in the concentration.

In addition to the regular curriculum requirements found on the What to Expect page, students interested in completing the Anaplastology Concentration are required to take the following courses:

Year 1

Explore the each semester schedule by clicking through the tabs below.

Fall 1

Required - All of the following courses for:
Anaplastology Track	BVIS 519	Modeling 1	3 hours

Spring 1

Required - All of the following courses for:
Anaplastology Track	BVIS 553	Intro to Medical Sculpting and Anatomical Simulation	3 hours
Anaplastology Track	ANAT 544	Advanced Craniofacial Anatomy	3 hours
Anaplastology Track	BVIS 551*	3D Printing with Data Segmentation for Medicine (Term A) *Can be taken Spring 2 as well	2 hours

Year 2