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Daril Atkins
Apr 27, 2010, 12:43:38 PM4/27/10
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The current exhibition 'Anatomical art - Dissection to Illustration'
at the Art Institute of Washington Gallery which will show until the
8th of May, reinforces my contention that in a full blown
Anaplastology under graduate course anatomy and art education and
their intimate relation would indeed be the most firm foundation. The
history of Anaplastology as I tried to show at the Paris conference
had a toe hold entry into the official Medical education by way of
Medical Sculptors involved with anatomy. Hats off to Howard University
professor Dr. Ashraf Aziz who played an important role in pointing out
the link.
Where I am currently, there is the will and the resources to initiate
the program I mentioned in this and in my previous posts. In this
context we intend to consult with those in the field especially with
experience in this context. Hopefully this forum may be more
responsive in input.
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at the Art Institute of Washington Gallery which will show until the
8th of May, reinforces my contention that in a full blown
Anaplastology under graduate course anatomy and art education and
their intimate relation would indeed be the most firm foundation. The
history of Anaplastology as I tried to show at the Paris conference
had a toe hold entry into the official Medical education by way of
Medical Sculptors involved with anatomy. Hats off to Howard University
professor Dr. Ashraf Aziz who played an important role in pointing out
the link.
Where I am currently, there is the will and the resources to initiate
the program I mentioned in this and in my previous posts. In this
context we intend to consult with those in the field especially with
experience in this context. Hopefully this forum may be more
responsive in input.
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acs
Apr 28, 2010, 3:49:35 PM4/28/10
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I agree; the relationship between the basic medical illustration
courses and the anaplastology "track" at the University of Illinois at
Chicago seemed very natural to me. Is there an undergraduate medical
illustration program in existence where you are?
courses and the anaplastology "track" at the University of Illinois at
Chicago seemed very natural to me. Is there an undergraduate medical
illustration program in existence where you are?
Erin Donaldson
Apr 28, 2010, 4:01:28 PM4/28/10
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If I had a choice, I would guide aspiring anaplastologists to an
interdisciplinary approach that would include career-feasible adjuncts
and alternatives. Public Health research methods and program design,
chemistry, engineering, business...there are maybe two jobs that open
up in America every 5 years, if that. I would plan that into a
curriculum, knowing the reality that lies ahead of our future
colleagues.
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Erin Donaldson, M.S.
Clinical Anaplastologist
Project Specialist, Touch Bionics
office: 800-208-7546
mobile: 845-800-3616
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www.touchbionics.com
interdisciplinary approach that would include career-feasible adjuncts
and alternatives. Public Health research methods and program design,
chemistry, engineering, business...there are maybe two jobs that open
up in America every 5 years, if that. I would plan that into a
curriculum, knowing the reality that lies ahead of our future
colleagues.
Erin Donaldson, M.S.
Clinical Anaplastologist
Project Specialist, Touch Bionics
office: 800-208-7546
mobile: 845-800-3616
alt email: erin.do...@touchbionics.com
www.touchbionics.com
Juan Garcia
Apr 28, 2010, 4:27:10 PM4/28/10
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I also agree with Andrea: anatomy is essential. But Art Education is a very broad term. In your opinion, what aspects of art are necessary for the anaplastologist to know? These, as you point out, are foundational courses.
But we need to prepare students to be more than just tinkerers/dabblers that are taking care of patients. We should prepare students to be more than a hired technician that is working behind the scenes. There is plenty of evidence to demonstrate that this practice usually does not result in effective care.
As you get into the realm of clinical activities, what types of practices/courses/knowledge is necessary to be involved in the direct clinical care of patients? Can anaplastology be learned solely through coursework, or is there a need for patient interaction? Should the student be left on their own to see patients, or should this activity be supervised? How should we assess whether the student is using appropriate/current/best practices? What do we need to put in place to ensure patients are not harmed during the course of training individuals? Do current BCCA standards address these points? What else is needed or not thought of.
Erin's point is well-taken. There are few opportunities out there for anaplastologists. These will not be jobs that are posted, but rather created. Students will need to know how to sell their skills. They may need to collaborate with colleagues in the allied fields of prosthetics, maxillofacial prosthodontics, and ocularistry as well as work in multidisciplinary groups. They may need to know more than just how to create a good facial, somatic and ocular prostheses in order to obtain a referral base large enough to sustain activities. Should they also be exposed to the areas of custom surgical implants, surgical guides, custom medical models, 3D sculpting, rapid prototyping, custom tissue engineered parts?
Juan R. Garcia, Jr., MA
Certified Clinical Anaplastologist and Medical Illustrator
Assistant Professor
Department of Art as Applied to Medicine
Johns Hopkins University
1830 E. Monument Street, Suite 7000
Baltimore, MD 21205
Phone 410 955-8215; Fax 410 955-1085
Internet: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/medart/
E-mail: jgar...@jhmi.edu
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But we need to prepare students to be more than just tinkerers/dabblers that are taking care of patients. We should prepare students to be more than a hired technician that is working behind the scenes. There is plenty of evidence to demonstrate that this practice usually does not result in effective care.
As you get into the realm of clinical activities, what types of practices/courses/knowledge is necessary to be involved in the direct clinical care of patients? Can anaplastology be learned solely through coursework, or is there a need for patient interaction? Should the student be left on their own to see patients, or should this activity be supervised? How should we assess whether the student is using appropriate/current/best practices? What do we need to put in place to ensure patients are not harmed during the course of training individuals? Do current BCCA standards address these points? What else is needed or not thought of.
Erin's point is well-taken. There are few opportunities out there for anaplastologists. These will not be jobs that are posted, but rather created. Students will need to know how to sell their skills. They may need to collaborate with colleagues in the allied fields of prosthetics, maxillofacial prosthodontics, and ocularistry as well as work in multidisciplinary groups. They may need to know more than just how to create a good facial, somatic and ocular prostheses in order to obtain a referral base large enough to sustain activities. Should they also be exposed to the areas of custom surgical implants, surgical guides, custom medical models, 3D sculpting, rapid prototyping, custom tissue engineered parts?
Juan R. Garcia, Jr., MA
Certified Clinical Anaplastologist and Medical Illustrator
Assistant Professor
Department of Art as Applied to Medicine
Johns Hopkins University
1830 E. Monument Street, Suite 7000
Baltimore, MD 21205
Phone 410 955-8215; Fax 410 955-1085
Internet: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/medart/
E-mail: jgar...@jhmi.edu
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acs
Apr 29, 2010, 9:47:55 AM4/29/10
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Well, we are talking about foundational courses, because Daril is
discussing an undergraduate degree, where basic technical skills such
as sculpting, color theory and casting moldmaking would be learned. I
think all would agree anaplastology cannot be learned purely through
coursework, and an undergraduate degree is probably not sufficient.
I definitely agree that an anaplastologist needs exposure to "custom
Otherwise we will have no hope of guiding the profession as it
evolves.
BCCA standards...that's a can of worms! To be brief; no, I personally
don't feel that the current BCCA standards are attuned to the
profession in its current state. Hopefully these are a work in
progress. This is something I've been intending to address more
formally, so I am happy for the reminder, Juan-
On Apr 28, 4:27 pm, Juan Garcia <jgarc...@jhmi.edu> wrote:
> I also agree with Andrea: anatomy is essential. But Art Education is a very broad term. In your opinion, what aspects of art are necessary for the anaplastologist to know? These, as you point out, are foundational courses.
>
> But we need to prepare students to be more than just tinkerers/dabblers that are taking care of patients. We should prepare students to be more than a hired technician that is working behind the scenes. There is plenty of evidence to demonstrate that this practice usually does not result in effective care.
>
> As you get into the realm of clinical activities, what types of practices/courses/knowledge is necessary to be involved in the direct clinical care of patients? Can anaplastology be learned solely through coursework, or is there a need for patient interaction? Should the student be left on their own to see patients, or should this activity be supervised? How should we assess whether the student is using appropriate/current/best practices? What do we need to put in place to ensure patients are not harmed during the course of training individuals? Do current BCCA standards address these points? What else is needed or not thought of.
>
> Erin's point is well-taken. There are few opportunities out there for anaplastologists. These will not be jobs that are posted, but rather created. Students will need to know how to sell their skills. They may need to collaborate with colleagues in the allied fields of prosthetics, maxillofacial prosthodontics, and ocularistry as well as work in multidisciplinary groups. They may need to know more than just how to create a good facial, somatic and ocular prostheses in order to obtain a referral base large enough to sustain activities. Should they also be exposed to the areas of custom surgical implants, surgical guides, custom medical models, 3D sculpting, rapid prototyping, custom tissue engineered parts?
>
> Juan R. Garcia, Jr., MA
> Certified Clinical Anaplastologist and Medical Illustrator
> Assistant Professor
> Department of Art as Applied to Medicine
> Johns Hopkins University
> 1830 E. Monument Street, Suite 7000
> Baltimore, MD 21205
> Phone 410 955-8215; Fax 410 955-1085
> Internet:http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/medart/
> E-mail: jgarc...@jhmi.edu
>
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discussing an undergraduate degree, where basic technical skills such
as sculpting, color theory and casting moldmaking would be learned. I
think all would agree anaplastology cannot be learned purely through
coursework, and an undergraduate degree is probably not sufficient.
I definitely agree that an anaplastologist needs exposure to "custom
surgical implants, surgical guides, custom medical models, 3D
sculpting, rapid prototyping, custom tissue engineered parts."
Otherwise we will have no hope of guiding the profession as it
evolves.
BCCA standards...that's a can of worms! To be brief; no, I personally
don't feel that the current BCCA standards are attuned to the
profession in its current state. Hopefully these are a work in
progress. This is something I've been intending to address more
formally, so I am happy for the reminder, Juan-
On Apr 28, 4:27 pm, Juan Garcia <jgarc...@jhmi.edu> wrote:
> I also agree with Andrea: anatomy is essential. But Art Education is a very broad term. In your opinion, what aspects of art are necessary for the anaplastologist to know? These, as you point out, are foundational courses.
>
> But we need to prepare students to be more than just tinkerers/dabblers that are taking care of patients. We should prepare students to be more than a hired technician that is working behind the scenes. There is plenty of evidence to demonstrate that this practice usually does not result in effective care.
>
> As you get into the realm of clinical activities, what types of practices/courses/knowledge is necessary to be involved in the direct clinical care of patients? Can anaplastology be learned solely through coursework, or is there a need for patient interaction? Should the student be left on their own to see patients, or should this activity be supervised? How should we assess whether the student is using appropriate/current/best practices? What do we need to put in place to ensure patients are not harmed during the course of training individuals? Do current BCCA standards address these points? What else is needed or not thought of.
>
> Erin's point is well-taken. There are few opportunities out there for anaplastologists. These will not be jobs that are posted, but rather created. Students will need to know how to sell their skills. They may need to collaborate with colleagues in the allied fields of prosthetics, maxillofacial prosthodontics, and ocularistry as well as work in multidisciplinary groups. They may need to know more than just how to create a good facial, somatic and ocular prostheses in order to obtain a referral base large enough to sustain activities. Should they also be exposed to the areas of custom surgical implants, surgical guides, custom medical models, 3D sculpting, rapid prototyping, custom tissue engineered parts?
>
> Juan R. Garcia, Jr., MA
> Certified Clinical Anaplastologist and Medical Illustrator
> Assistant Professor
> Department of Art as Applied to Medicine
> Johns Hopkins University
> 1830 E. Monument Street, Suite 7000
> Baltimore, MD 21205
> Phone 410 955-8215; Fax 410 955-1085
> Internet:http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/medart/
>
> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, (or authorized to receive for the recipient) you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments and contact the sender by reply e-mail or telephone (410-955-3213).-----Original Message-----
Verma, Suzanne
Apr 29, 2010, 10:51:21 AM4/29/10
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Thank you Juan for your comments.
I completely agree that Anaplastology cannot be learned purely through coursework.. as with any clinical health care profession. We must Our field is elevating to new heights and so our standards must follow. With advancements in digital technology the role of the Anaplastologist has expanded beyond fabricating prostheses. We must use our skill set, our knowledge of anatomy, and the numerous resources that are available in technology to go beyond the traditional role. The Anaplastologist can (and currently is) virtually plan surgical and prosthetic reconstructions, design custom rapid prototyped implants, and more.... Technology is our palette, and creativity our brush. Anaplastologists still must have a foundation in anatomy, physiology, design, color theory and sculpture, but if someone is just starting out they need to consider acquiring knowledge in engineering, bone biology, and industrial design.
I just returned last night from chairing a symposium in Digital Anatomical Reconstruction at the American Association of Anatomists - Experimental Biology meeting where there were over 15,000 engineers, biologists, and researchers. We brought in speakers from craniofacial surgeons, to physical anthropologists, biomechanical engineers, industrial designers and developmental biologists... spanning disciplines beyond the clinical specialties that are part of the interdisciplinary team. This only shows that the common thread of digital technology is not only prevalent, but it opens the doors to future opportunities in collaboration, research and most important... Jobs!
Suzanne
Suzanne Verma, MAMS
Assistant Professor
Center for Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Baylor College of Dentistry
3302 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246
Tel: (214) 828-8984
Fax: (214) 828-8382
sve...@bcd.tamhsc.edu
I completely agree that Anaplastology cannot be learned purely through coursework.. as with any clinical health care profession. We must Our field is elevating to new heights and so our standards must follow. With advancements in digital technology the role of the Anaplastologist has expanded beyond fabricating prostheses. We must use our skill set, our knowledge of anatomy, and the numerous resources that are available in technology to go beyond the traditional role. The Anaplastologist can (and currently is) virtually plan surgical and prosthetic reconstructions, design custom rapid prototyped implants, and more.... Technology is our palette, and creativity our brush. Anaplastologists still must have a foundation in anatomy, physiology, design, color theory and sculpture, but if someone is just starting out they need to consider acquiring knowledge in engineering, bone biology, and industrial design.
I just returned last night from chairing a symposium in Digital Anatomical Reconstruction at the American Association of Anatomists - Experimental Biology meeting where there were over 15,000 engineers, biologists, and researchers. We brought in speakers from craniofacial surgeons, to physical anthropologists, biomechanical engineers, industrial designers and developmental biologists... spanning disciplines beyond the clinical specialties that are part of the interdisciplinary team. This only shows that the common thread of digital technology is not only prevalent, but it opens the doors to future opportunities in collaboration, research and most important... Jobs!
Suzanne
Suzanne Verma, MAMS
Assistant Professor
Center for Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Baylor College of Dentistry
3302 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246
Tel: (214) 828-8984
Fax: (214) 828-8382
sve...@bcd.tamhsc.edu
Daril Atkins
Apr 30, 2010, 1:14:19 PM4/30/10
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Juan has in a way hit the nail on the head when he says “We need to
my point in this discussion.
In the topic on ‘Training’ begun on the 9th April, I stressed that if
Anaplastology and Anaplastologists are to be taken seriously, then our
credentials must either run parallel to or go beyond that of other
medical professionals. Let us realize that the field we are in, is in
its own way futuristic. Just as tissue engineering or 3D printing are
futuristic. We are indeed part of the ‘fourth wave’ of technologies
that are riding on the crest of the current technologies. If the
current printers can print out well done word documents but the 3D
printers can output a 3D proto, or if it is possible currently to
design and fabricate almost perfect surgical implants but with tissue
engineering we have almost the real thing, then where do we see
ourselves in this scenario.
We are designers concerned with the restoration of the human body. For
those of you who were at Toronto and were at my presentation ‘Quo
Vadis’ (where goest thou?) you may recall that my point was that
Anaplastologist must realize that the patient has more options than
before as the crest perching technologies gradually become accessible.
In that case we are looking at merging with others on the crest to
achieve our own ends. As Suzanne Verma correctly says “We must use our
Thus any undergraduate course in Anaplastology needs to take all these
aspects into consideration. The world or rather shall we say that
change now takes place in an accelerating fashion, that is much
faster. This requires us to anticipate those changes and respond to
them pro actively now. This is so that graduates from our courses may
always be current.
The BCCA as I see it, has a format that reflects the current
practices. When the newer technologies become current among the
majority of practitioners then I presume such questions may be
included too. For example though Osseo integration seems current among
most practitioners from the West, it is not necessarily current in all
parts of the world. Yet it has been included in the exams. Thus what
the BCCA sees as current standard practice may be included I presume.
Lets not forget that our profession is evolving and will continue to
evolve for a long time to come. Where do you see us in the future? Do
you see us involved in bio-printing, tissue engineering, 3D printing
outputs of a final product? There is yet plenty of time to catch up.
But are we qualified enough to stake claim to these new frontiers? I
want others to take us very seriously. Do you?
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prepare students to be more than just tinkerers/dabblers that are
taking care of patients. We should prepare students to be more than a
hired technician that is working behind the scenes.” That is exactly
taking care of patients. We should prepare students to be more than a
my point in this discussion.
In the topic on ‘Training’ begun on the 9th April, I stressed that if
Anaplastology and Anaplastologists are to be taken seriously, then our
credentials must either run parallel to or go beyond that of other
medical professionals. Let us realize that the field we are in, is in
its own way futuristic. Just as tissue engineering or 3D printing are
futuristic. We are indeed part of the ‘fourth wave’ of technologies
that are riding on the crest of the current technologies. If the
current printers can print out well done word documents but the 3D
printers can output a 3D proto, or if it is possible currently to
design and fabricate almost perfect surgical implants but with tissue
engineering we have almost the real thing, then where do we see
ourselves in this scenario.
We are designers concerned with the restoration of the human body. For
those of you who were at Toronto and were at my presentation ‘Quo
Vadis’ (where goest thou?) you may recall that my point was that
Anaplastologist must realize that the patient has more options than
before as the crest perching technologies gradually become accessible.
In that case we are looking at merging with others on the crest to
achieve our own ends. As Suzanne Verma correctly says “We must use our
skill set, our knowledge of anatomy, and the numerous resources that
are available in technology to go beyond the traditional role”
Thus any undergraduate course in Anaplastology needs to take all these
aspects into consideration. The world or rather shall we say that
change now takes place in an accelerating fashion, that is much
faster. This requires us to anticipate those changes and respond to
them pro actively now. This is so that graduates from our courses may
always be current.
The BCCA as I see it, has a format that reflects the current
practices. When the newer technologies become current among the
majority of practitioners then I presume such questions may be
included too. For example though Osseo integration seems current among
most practitioners from the West, it is not necessarily current in all
parts of the world. Yet it has been included in the exams. Thus what
the BCCA sees as current standard practice may be included I presume.
Lets not forget that our profession is evolving and will continue to
evolve for a long time to come. Where do you see us in the future? Do
you see us involved in bio-printing, tissue engineering, 3D printing
outputs of a final product? There is yet plenty of time to catch up.
But are we qualified enough to stake claim to these new frontiers? I
want others to take us very seriously. Do you?
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