Anatomy
One-Week Summer Medicine Program
The Anatomy program takes students on journey of discovery into the marvels of the human body via hands-on lab activities and more. Students will learn about anatomy through the use of models, dissection, experimentation, and exercise.
This program walks students through every system in the body. Using model bones, they reconstruct the human skeletal system and study the differences between human and primate skulls. They jump into the circulatory and cardiovascular systems by examining the effects of exercise on heart rate and blood oxygen levels. They explore the ins and outs of the muscular system through hands-on experimentation and by learning how to sketch and identify muscle groups. Keep reading below to learn more about potential activities this summer!
Session 1: June 22nd-26th, 2026
Gann/Bentley | Waltham, MA
Gann/Bentley | Waltham, MA
Session 3: July 27th-31st, 2026
Greater Wellesley, MA
Cardiovascular Health
This unit will cover heart anatomy and physiology via examination of the heart and a study of the impact of exercise on cardiovascular function. Students will learn about heart healthy nutrition and lifestyle choices.
Neuroscience
We will study brain structure and function and will examine parts of the brain. In addition, we’ll learn about concussions and second impact syndrome, as well as the impact of chemicals such as caffeine, THC, alcohol, cocaine, and nicotine on brain neurotransmitters.
Sports Medicine
Students explore the structure and function of the knee joint. We will locate the ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL, and menisci. Students get to know a number of antagonistic muscle pairs as we delve into the science of fitness training and injury prevention. We will work with ATP to stimulate the contraction of muscle tissue in the lab. Students use exercise to identify the location of each muscle and experience it in action.
Past Instructor: Paula Guzman
Paula Guzman, a graduate from Brown University, has a Masters of Art in Teaching. She is currently a Biology teacher at Boston Latin School and has also taught at West Roxbury Academy. Her passion for helping students develop a love for science early on has led to students loving her programs!
Past Instructor: David Abraham
Mr. Abraham is a medical student at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Honors College at the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a B.S. in Microbiology. During his time at UMass, Mr. Abraham was an undergraduate researcher in an environmental microbiology lab, a Teaching Assistant, as well as Microbiology Department Peer Advisor. He has additional experience working as a medical assistant and as an EMT.
Student Comments
‘I found it to be really interesting. Our teacher was very detailed with each lesson. I liked how she made clinical connections to the content.’
‘I really liked it! It was interesting and always informative. We weren’t just sitting in chairs and listening to a lecture; we were doing hands-on activities that were relevant to the topic… a great teacher and accommodating to all learning styles!’
‘I loved the program. The anatomy course was so informative and I took a lot out of it. I really enjoyed the dissections that we did. In terms of the teacher, she was so sweet, patient and always willing to help us!‘
‘We learned about the digestion system, pulmonary, circulatory, and the nervous system. I liked being able to use complete anatomy and doing dissections which helped me better understand the systems of the body.’
Note: This page represents our best expectations for the program. Activities and instructors are subject to change. In such cases, similar activities and a comparably qualified instructor will be sought.
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