Gupta’s decision marked a decisive shift from theoretical learning to hands-on medical education and laid the foundation of modern anatomy teaching in India, according to records documented by the National Library of Medicine. Learning anatomy in flesh and bloodFor decades, cadaver dissection remained largely confined to first- and second-year medical students. From anatomy hall to advanced surgery labsOver time, cadaver-based learning moved beyond undergraduate classrooms. Technology has transformed how anatomy is taught, but the human body continues to be the most authentic textbook. As medical education moves from cadaver to code, Kolkata’s anatomy halls still echo with the legacy of 1836, reminding students that innovation stands strongest on the shoulders of history.

Source: The Telegraph January 10, 2026 13:02 UTC