Developing an Anatomy Unit in Rwanda: Overcoming Challenges

Rwanda, the historical background reveals that anatomy was introduced into medical program 6 years after beginning of education. The development clinical unit started in 2002. Initially, anatomical specimen collected from amputated limbs and body organs an autopsy.Growing field Rwanda has been a long journey guided by constant commitment pioneers. process based on guiding philosophy delivering relevant to practice. cadaver dissection practice is gold standard for challenging task. It needs strategies build system facilitates acquisition cadavers, its processing, use disposal remains human conditions. A law regulates bodies, organs, tissues teaching research promulgated 2010, signed MoU supply cadavers purposes with various hospitals Rwanda.In 2020, Society Clinical Anatomy (S-CAR) founded promote growth sciences create community Rwanda. regular organization surgical courses positively impacted trainees’ skills delivery. Despite challenges, alive as testified successful First Annual Congress October 2022.