Auditorium Presentations
Saint Louis University School of Medicine's Adventures in Medicine and Science program offers presentations for both high school and middle school students.
High School Programming
The Human Reproductive System with Lindsay Lombardo, D.O.
This program offers an engaging, in-depth exploration of both reproductive systems using real cadaver specimens on stage — a rare opportunity for students to see authentic anatomical structures up close. Guided by health care professionals who break down complex concepts into clear, age-appropriate explanations, students will learn about both the male and female reproductive systems and have the chance to ask questions in real time for a truly interactive experience.
Post-presentation experiential learning: cadaver demonstration and sheep brain dissection
The program will be held Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Demonstration of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Surgical Demonstration with Michael Williams, M.D.
Join us for a front-row seat as Saint Louis University School of Medicine's very own Michael Williams, M.D., takes us step by step through an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. This live interactive surgical demonstration will be one that you won't want to miss! Please note that the doctor does use a cadaver for this demonstration.
Post-presentation experiential learning: cadaver demonstration and pig heart dissection
Registration is available for programs on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 and Monday, April 14, 2026.
Medicolegal Forensic Autopsy
The word autopsy is formed from two Greek words: autos and optos, which mean "self" and "seen" respectively. Thus, autopsy means "the act of seeing with one's own eyes." It is commonly known as a postmortem examination. A medicolegal autopsy or forensic autopsy is done in deaths due to unnatural causes and in natural cases also, where the cause of death is not certain. The aim and objectives of the medicolegal autopsy are to help the law enforcement agencies to ascertain the identity of the deceased, cause of death, type of weapon used, time since death, manner of death and to collect any trace evidence that might be present. Join the AIMS program in welcoming the Saint Louis University Department of Forensic Science in what is sure to be an auditorium program you won't want to miss!
Post-presentation experiential learning: cadaver demonstration and pig heart dissection
The program will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Middle School Programming
The Incredible Human Body
Give your students an unforgettable look inside the human body! This 90-minute, hands-on program introduces middle school students to the incredible complexity of human anatomy using real, professionally prepared human cadavers. Guided by our experienced educators, students will explore the major systems of the body — skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory and more — gaining a deeper understanding of how they work together to keep us alive and health.
This unique learning experience sparks curiosity, builds respect for the human body, and connects classroom science to real-world anatomy in a way textbooks simply can't.
The program will be held Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.