This is the first instalment of a monthly blog series being shared by Anatome throughout 2025, which will highlight what is going on in the world of Anatome, as well as containing any relevant information to those interested in inclusivity and diversity in education.
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The Anatome Newsletter
We are launching the quarterly Anatome newsletter! Our first instalment will be coming out in March 2025, where you'll be able to stay updated with what Anatome is doing. Don't miss out and sign up here: https://forms.gle/a6oGKieWAFTEhEqH9
Anatome's Day of Diversity 2025
The Anatome Day of Diversity is our launch event which will be sharing the culmination of two years of work in the form of our textbook, image bank, and more. Look forward to talks from inspirational speakers and informative workshops. Better yet, it's free!
Healthcare students (including medical students), healthcare professionals (including doctors), anatomists, and academics are encouraged to submit and abstract that aligns with one or more of the following themes:
Equality, diversity and inclusion in healthcare or anatomy
Equality, diversity and inclusion in education
Student-staff collaboration
Innovative educational approaches
Reflections on clinical practice
Student leadership in healthcare or educational change
Submit your abstract here: https://forms.gle/7vrmNTqRcNc9rnB18
Reading List:
Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina Strings
This book delves into the history of fatphobia and its roots in racism, providing a springboard for discussion on black women’s bodies and their portrayal in the media.
Why More Diverse Voices Can Drive Change and Rebuild Trust in Healthcare
Underserved and underrepresented communities in healthcare need to be reflected better in order to improve their health. Evidence suggests having more diverse voices can lead to more effective solutions and improved health outcomes. Read here: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/healthcare-diversity-trust-inequities/
From Attention to Action: Advancing Inclusivity In the Landscape of Anatomy Education
Co-authored by a previous guest on the Anatome podcast, Siobhan Moyes, this article looks into how, despite the need for a more equitable anatomy discipline is widely recognised, significant progress still needs to be made. Siobhan and here team have been using questionnaires and focus groups to collect diverse data on lived experiences of inclusivity and exclusion in anatomy education. Read here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20597991251313878
Listen to the episode with Siobhan here:
Anatome Updates
Additional Funding
We are excited to share that we have received further funding for project development this academic year courtesy of the University of Nottingham School of Medicine Experience Fund. Stay tuned to see what we do with it (and sign up to our newsletter!).
Spotted: Primark Adaptive Wear Campaign
Anatome models Moeed Majeed and Tyler Saunders were featured in the Primark Adaptive Wear campaign. This is a campaign which provides adaptive clothing for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities, making it so that it is easier and more affordable to get accessible clothing. Some of these adaptations include stoma access, extra-large pockets for devices, magnetic zips, pockets with tube access and more. Read more here: https://www.primark.com/en-gb/a/inspiration/fashion-trends/our-adaptive-range
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