Burkel has been teaching gross anatomy to medical and dental students since 1962. Burkel says that even the most advanced computer simulations are no substitute for dissection when it comes to learning the intricacies and complexity of the human body. With virtual reality, you cannot feel the texture of tissue. You can't pick organs up, turn them over and see them in three dimensions. It's like listening to a symphony on tape, instead of actually being there.
Many donors are former faculty, staff or students.
Whatever the motivation, donations are always needed for use in student education, medical research studies or by physicians learning new surgical techniques. For more information about the program or to request a donor card, call Mueller or Elmore, 764-4359. A young couple comfort each other following the memorial service.