About the Institute

The Institute of Anatomical Sciences. Founded twenty-five years ago, is a growing international group of Anatomy and Anatomically-related professionals dedicated to sharing knowledge, techniques and practices to ensure informed intellectual and technical expertise in the Anatomical Sciences.                   

We have an educational programme including anatomical techniques workshops, skeletal preparations, embalming, dissection/prosection and several other techniques/skills unique to our profession. A formal educational qualification, the IAS Diploma provides and ensures a gold standard of expertise expected by Higher Educational Institutions and is accompanied by a Certificate in Anatomical Technology and Science.

In addition to holding two Scientific Meetings a year in the UK and Ireland to update and educate our general membership, there is a journal and a newsletter, which serves to keep the members informed.

The benefits of membership of the IAS include:

• Networking with colleagues from other Institutions in both Medical & Veterinary Schools. Gaining insight into new developments in teaching methods and specimen preparations. Sharing ideas and information for courses (programmes run/cost comparisons)

• Staff development: Training program for staff through the IAS Diploma and Foundation Certificate, supported by IAS workshops. Opportunity to give presentations at scientific meetings developing communication skills.

• Opportunity to enhance the reputation of your Institution through presentations, the winning of awards (dissection/museum competition and open awards), and hosting IAS Scientific meetings.

• Links with other professional bodies, The Anatomical Society of Great Britain and Ireland, The British Association of Clinical Anatomists and the Human Tissue Authority through the ‘Professional Guidelines and Practices(Anatomy) committee.

Membership grades are awarded, based on our Accreditation Scheme which was introduced in 1990. Points are gained for experience, qualifications and actively supporting the I.A.S. by giving talks, writing articles for the newsletter or journal, presenting a poster, attending meetings and entering competitions.

For more information contact the IAS Membership Secretary: Wendy Birch F.I.A.S.