New anatomy facility launched at Surrey’s School of Medicine

A facility dedicated to anatomical and surgical teaching at the University of Surrey’s new School of Medicine has welcomed its first cohort of students.

The Centre for Anatomical and Surgical Education (CASE) offers students access to high-tech equipment and surgical techniques under the guidance of teaching staff.

Dr Aiden Jayanth, head of anatomy at the School of Medicine, said: “CASE is at the heart of our state-of-the-art medical school facilities.

“We’re delighted to give our students the opportunity to learn fundamental skills in anatomy and surgical training, incorporating the latest technology in this field.

“Students will benefit from hands-on learning through high-quality cadaveric education as well as immersive, simulated learning that signals the future of medical training.”

CASE is designed to facilitate a diverse range of integrated teaching methods and tools.

The centre features dissected cadavers, human bones, anatomical models, surface anatomy, 3D anatomy software, ultrasound anatomy, medical imaging and histopathology.

Students can participate in full body dissections as part of their special study units, an opportunity which is becoming less common in some UK medical schools. 

CASE will also work closely with the Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit (MATTU), giving access to a variety of surgical simulation options and a live link to the operating theatre.

Surrey’s School of Medicine officially opened in September 2024, welcoming a cohort of more than 30 international students.

For 2025, the UK government has awarded 34 funded places for home students – a significant proportion of the 350 places shared across more than 30 medical schools nationally.