Doc Dissections

About this event

Get in touch with your inner scientist and dissect an organ under expert guidance from a doctor and a museum science educator. Discover the wonders of organ anatomy like never before and learn how to keep a healthy body.

Doc Dissections will occur on selected Saturdays from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Each session lasts about 1 hour. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to ensure the class can start on time. Click on the date of the dissection to purchase your tickets. Tickets include admission to the museum.

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Anatomy Lab

Small group experience with a high-fidelity synthetic cadaver. Go through the systems and learn where the organs are located and how they work together.

Autopsy – Fetal Pig

Fetal pig dissection with a forensic pathologist. Learn about how an autopsy works, the steps, and what to look for.

Brain

Go through the lobes, cerebellum, and brainstem and learn how the parts work together. Learn about stroke and brain health.

Bull Testicles

Examine the anatomy of a bull testicle. Learn about reproductive anatomy, hormone production, and how testes play an important role in overall health and development.

Eye

Look through the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, vitreous, retina, and more. Learn about how the eye functions and how information gets sent to the brain.

Frog

Compare and contrast amphibian and mammalian anatomy and learn how the systems work together.

Heart

Dive into chambers, valves, and external anatomy as well as physiology. The session will cover heart attacks, cardiac arrest, and atherosclerosis.

Kidney

Learn about the cortex, medulla, and nephrons, how the kidney filters the blood, and learn about kidney transplantation.

Liver

Dissect a sheep liver and learn about the lobes, how they function, and how to keep our liver healthy.

Rat

Explore the internal anatomy of a rat and learn about major organ systems—digestive, circulatory, respiratory, and more—and how they work together. Discover the similarities between rats and humans and why rats are often used in scientific research.

Spinal Cord

Learn about the spinal cord and its surrounding tissue, the central nervous system, how signals travel through the body, and why spinal health is essential for movement and sensation.

Suturing Lab

A DIY experience where guests can learn how to suture on skin pads and why it is important.

Turkey Wing

Examine the arm and hand anatomy and learn the similarities between a turkey wing and a human. Get to know muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and the ways to protect them.

Trachea, Lungs & Heart

Know the inside-outs of the trachea, lungs, and heart of a sheep. Examine the cardiovascular system and how the heart and lungs work together.

Emeritus Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine,

UT Medical School at Houston

Dr. Buja has long-standing interests in medical education and research, particularly in cardiovascular diseases. He has published an atlas of pathology and a textbook of cardiovascular pathology.

Ophthalmology Resident

Baylor College of Medicine

Pamela is originally from New York City. She completed her undergraduate education at Cornell University and earned her MD and MBA at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell Tech, respectively.

Medical Director of Operations

Ob Hospitalist Group

Dr. Dimino is passionate about reducing maternal mortality and morbidity by increasing access to superior health care for all women and their unborn babies. Dr. Dimino has had an active role with the Texas Medical Association for more than a decade and currently serves on its Committee on Reproductive, Women’s, and Perinatal Health.

Resident Physician

UTHealth Houston

Elliot Flint was born and raised in Texarkana, TX. He attended Texas A&M University, where he majored in Biomedical Science. He later received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Houston. He is now a resident physician at UT Houston Health Science Center, where he is training in Emergency Medicine. He has a special interest in global health, disaster mitigation & response, and medical education. In his free time, he enjoys biking Houston’s beautiful bayous and trying every new restaurant he can.

Ophthalmology Resident,

Baylor College of Medicine

Saydee is originally from Dartmouth, Massachusetts. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Syracuse University and received her Medical Doctorate from New York University. An aspiring pediatric ophthalmologist, she has a passion for teaching and a commitment to making medicine accessible through education.

Co-founder & CEO,

National Society of Black Women in Medicine

Ashlei Phillips graduated in 2019 with her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences from Florida State University. As a first-year medical student at the University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, Ashlei serves as the Vice President of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine interest group and the Mission Congruence representative of the 2028 student council. Her passions include serving underserved communities in medical and non-medical capacities and creating pathways for underrepresented students in medicine.

Deputy Medical Examiner,

Fort Bend County Medical Examiner’s Office

Dr. Podduturi attended Texas Tech University, where she received both her undergraduate degree in Finance and her Medical degree. She completed a residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at the Baylor University Medical Center and a Forensic Pathology fellowship at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science.

Medical Student,

Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine,

University of Houston

Ashley Semier has served as a leader in founding her school’s Neurology Interest Group and has worked across interprofessional teams in medicine, nursing, and social work. Ashley is dedicated to making medical knowledge accessible and engaging, especially for students and the public. Through her work, she hopes to inspire curiosity, break down complex concepts, and highlight how understanding our bodies can empower healthier lives.

3rd Year Student,

Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine,

University of Houston

Gabriella was born in Nigeria and moved to Houston to attend Texas Southern University for her undergraduate education, with the hopes of attending medical school to become a gynecologist and surgeon. Gabriella is a natural leader and serves as the assistant regional director for the Student National Medical Association Region III, where she oversees chapters in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. At her medical college, she is actively involved as a student ambassador and serves on the executive boards of several organizations. She is an advocate for mentorship and service in her community.

Deputy Chief Medical Examiner,

Fort Bend County Medical Examiner’s Office

Dr. Uribe graduated from the Army Medical Department’s Intermediate Level Education and Medical Management of Biological and Chemical Casualties Course. He retired from active duty with nearly 24 years of service. He is board-certified in anatomic, clinical, and forensic pathology and carries medical licensure in eight states. He has multiple publications and numerous presentations at international conferences.

Vice President & Chief Medical Officer

LifeGift

Dr. Wood joined LifeGift as medical director in 1991 and has served on the Board of Directors for the past decade. As the former president of the Texas Transplantation Society, Dr. Wood has served on many United Network for Organ Sharing committees. He also established the liver transplant programs at the University of Texas, Memorial Hermann Health System, Texas Children’s Hospital, and CHI St. Luke’s Health-Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.

Neuro-ophthalmologist,

University of Houston

Sushma Yalamanchili, M.D., was raised in Houston and went to St. John’s for high school. She completed her undergraduate degree, medical school, residency, and fellowship training in New York. She is passionate about spreading awareness about preventing blindness. Dr. Yalamanchili enjoys teaching Baylor College of Medicine ophthalmology residents and UH optometry students.

Family Medicine, Primary Care & Sports Medicine

Houston Methodist

Dr. Zalamea is a team doctor for Prairie View A&M, Langham Creek High School, and Waller High School. He is passionate about education and involvement with the Houston Methodist Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship and Texas A&M College of Medicine. He founded Future Doctors, an educational program aimed at inspiring underserved high school students to pursue a career in medicine.

Please reach out to adhall@thehealthmuseum.org to book a private Doc Dissection.

“The anatomy explanation was super in depth. The educator did an amazing job explaining it for everyone!”

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