American Association of Clinical Anatomists

Join the Conversation at the AACA 2026 Annual Meeting!

The Clinical Anatomical Terminology (CAT) Committee invites all conference attendees to an engaging and interactive breakfast meeting focused on the language of anatomy, emerging terminology discussions, and the future of anatomical communication.

From fascia and pelvic terminology to the questions that challenge educators, clinicians, and researchers every day, this session is designed to spark discussion, collaboration, and new ideas.

📍 Interactive Breakfast Meeting
📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 7:30 – 8:30 AM

Whether you're passionate about anatomical education, research, clinical terminology, or simply curious about the evolving language of anatomy, we’d love to have you join us.

Great discussion.
Breakfast included.
Big questions that matter.

✨ Join us at AACA 2026! ✨

Get to know the members of the Educational Affairs Committee (EAC) and the work they’re doing to advance clinical anatomy in medical and health care education.🩺

Interested in getting involved? AACA members are invited to join the EAC—collaborate, share your expertise, and support key educational initiatives.

📢 One new member will be elected during the EAC Breakfast Meeting at the AACA Annual Meeting.

📍 AACA 2026, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

📢 Don’t miss this upcoming symposium!

"Raising a Foster Family: The Next Chapter in the Anatomist and Surgeon Relationship”

Explore how the evolving collaboration between anatomists and surgeons is transforming resident education and surgical training. 🩺✨ From strengthening clinical anatomy foundations to improving decision-making and procedural confidence, this session will highlight real challenges and practical strategies shaping the future of medical education.

👨‍⚕️ Presented by: Dr. Roy Phitayakorn
📅 June 13
⏰ 4:45 – 6:15 PM

Meet the AACA’s new logo!! Which is also, in a way, our oldest.
Our updated visual identity is an enhanced, refreshed take on the AACA's very first logo, chosen by our founders. It replaces the logo we have used in recent years and reflects both our heritage and the diverse community of clinical anatomists we serve today.
Same mission. Enhanced outreach. New look. Deep roots.

You only have ONE MONTH left to take advantage of the room block rates for the 2026 AACA Annual Conference. See you in Rochester!

Registration is now open! https://clinical-anatomy.starchapter.com/meet-reg1.php?id=37

BPOC is selling AACA polos and socks at the last lunch meeting of the conference. $45 for polos and $20 for socks. All proceeds go to funding student awards.

EAC symposium- get here before it’s over!

Come get your AACA polo and anatomy socks before or after poster session 3! All proceeds go to student awards.

Huge thank you to Dan Thompson who shared his talents with us at Monday's welcome reception!!!