Mark Abbott Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Sint Maarten

London, Ontario, Canada

Columbus, Ohio, United States

My primary role was to facilitate learning of human anatomy on donors that the students dissect under my supervision. Outside of scheduled laboratory sessions, I was responsible for holding weekly in-person office hours (which I supplemented with 3D anatomy software) and preparing and proctoring practical exams. As the head GTA from SU22 to present, I also: (1) developed a comprehensive cadaveric atlas which plays on the TV screens while students dissect; (2) developed interactive PowerPoint/web-based modules with illustrated images, cadaveric images, and board-style practice questions that students can reference outside of the lab; (3) assisted with recording 10+ hours of anatomy review videos on cadaveric dissections; (4) reviewed practice questions developed by the Peer/Professionally Reviewed Exam Practice (PREP) team, and; (5) updated the anatomy topic sheets to hyperlink each structure to its corresponding 3D model in VH Dissector

Columbus, Ohio, United States

My primary responsibilities were to facilitate learning of human anatomy on donors that the physical and occupational therapy students dissected under my supervision, demonstrate cadaveric prosection tours, hold weekly in-person hours, and prepare and proctor practical and written exams. In addition, I was involved in leading optional anatomy workshops for the previous cohort of physical therapy and occupational therapy students who were unable to dissect due to COVID-19 restrictions. In these sessions, I used cadaveric prosections of the upper and lower extremities to facilitate discussions on both general anatomy and clinical correlates relevant to their future careers.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

My primary responsibility was to facilitate the learning of human anatomy through the complete dissection of a human cadaver. During these sessions, I encouraged my students to feel each individual structure, pull on muscles to better understand their actions, explore the effects of pathological processes, and encouraged them to become familiar with the anatomical variations seen in the donors. In the following academic school year, the donor that my group dissected was used to teach anatomy to over 1000 students in ANAT 3300 and ANAT 2300.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

My primary responsibility was to facilitate learning of human anatomy using cadaveric specimens and anatomical models, although I also incorporated 3D anatomy software into the sessions. Through these sessions, I was able to supply the students with practice questions, provide formative feedback on all answer choices, and incorporate clinical examples relevant to their future careers. Additionally, I supervised undergraduate teaching assistants, responded to student questions via email, made myself available for one-on-one consultation, and proctored and graded written and practical exams. At the end of the academic year, I was responsible for procuring brains from the donors so that they could be used in the graduate human neuroanatomy course. Finally, I was personally responsible for performing a complete dissection of a human cadaver; this 100+ hour dissection was used to facilitate the learning of human anatomy at The Ohio State University at Lima during the AU21, SP22, and SU22 semesters.

Sint Maarten

- Facilitated full-body cadaveric dissections in groups of ~10 first semester medical students- Produced full-body prosections as outlined by Grant’s Dissector (16th Ed.) and used them for teaching anatomy in small groups, or for examination purposes- Held review lectures using highly animated PowerPoint Presentations, 3D anatomy software (Complete Anatomy), IMAIOS interactive radiology atlas, and cadaveric prosections- Developed drawing exercises, custom Complete Anatomy screens, and radiology Powerpoints for use in the theory lab - Held daily office hours- Prepared, proctored and marked practical and theory exams

- Head teaching assistant and laboratory instructor for a third-year undergraduate anatomy course- Created student learning objectives for the laboratory component of the course based on available cadaveric prosections- Held weekly meetings with the other teaching assistants to review anatomical structures on cadaveric prosections and discuss teaching strategies- Nominated for Western’s Teaching Assistant Award

- Taught human anatomy to 24 first and second year medical students on donors that they dissected under my supervision- Tailored sessions to students of varying human anatomy knowledge and dissection skills to create a cohesive learning environment- Set up prosections for the musculoskeletal bellringer examination

- Taught third and fourth year radiation oncology residents about the anatomy of the male pelvis using cadaveric specimens and CT scans- Lead radiology PG1 residents through full-body musculoskeletal dissection and correlated gross anatomy with imaging anatomy- Used cadaveric prosections to teach anatomy to medical laboratory technicians/assistants studying at Medix College, students in the Message Therapy program at Fanshawe College, and high school students

- Teaching 3rd year undergraduate students about human anatomy structures and functions in a laboratory setting through the use of PowerPoint presentations, 3D anatomy programs, and cadaveric specimens- Applying human anatomy knowledge to clinical applications and discussing with students- Holding review sessions and practice bellringer exams on my own time to aid in their learning- Proctoring and marking exams- Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award nominee (2016-17 academic school year)

- Working under Dr. Tim Wilson in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology in association with the CRIPT and the Laboratory for Brain and Heart Health - Conducting research linking spatial ability to cerebral blood flow and cardiovascular parameters through the use of Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography and infrared gas analyzers

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Anatomy

Dissertation title: Neurophobia in Undergraduate (Baccalaureate) Neuroanatomy Education Advisor: Eileen Kalmar

Master Of Science (Msc), Clinical Anatomy

Activities and Societies: intramural soccer, intramural volleyball, intramural beach volleyball, collaborative training in musculoskeletal.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Honours Specialization In Kinesiology

Activities and Societies: Intramural indoor soccer, intramural ice hockey, intramural ball hockey A four year program that focuses closely.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Athletic Council, Prefect, Peer Tutor, Soccer Team, Volleyball Team, Swim Team, Stage Band, Dragonboat Team.