Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

My main responsibilities are setting up classes for medical students, running surgical training courses, maintaining anatomical specimens and accepting and transporting cadavers when required.

Every day is different for me, which is something I love about this job. Some days I will be setting up classes, exams and surgical training courses, or I may be helping in the embalming process alongside my manager. I liaise with academics and senior members of staff in regards to classes and research projects. I accept and transport cadavers into the dissection room as required. A lot of my time is also spent maintaining, preserving and storing specimens which will be used by students.
The list of experiences I have had in only two months is endless!

I get to work with academics who are well respected in their relevant fields, as well as students who are enthusiastic about the same field as me which is a very exciting environment to be part of. My job is also very varied and I get to do something different every single day which keeps me interested and motivated every day I come to work.

It is difficult trying to please different people at once and some of the jobs are physically challenging, but I enjoy the challenges as they allow me to constant improve and learn

I did full body human cadaveric dissection as part of my degree, and this was something I really enjoyed. I wanted to gain experience working in this environment, and seeing more of what happens behind the scenes, and helping to put on classes for future students to have the same opportunities that I did.

I had some part time jobs for around 6 months after I first left university until I found the job that I am currently doing

I hope that in the future I will eventually be a prosector, creating anatomical specimens for students. In the mean time I am working towards completing my Diploma of Anatomical Technology and Science (DATS), and maybe even go back to university for postgraduate education

Speak to the technicians and academics at the university and ask any questions you may have to help your decision on what kind of career you would like to persue

Don't be afraid to do something that you think you will enjoy. A job does not define you, and it doesn't have to be forever! Sometimes it is better to get experience before making your decision what to persue next. Be willing to work from the bottom up! If it is something you are passionate about then go for it!