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Educational Calendar
January 2012
February 2012
March 2012
 March 19 - 23, 2012
xxxxxxThe Dodge Sunshine Seminar
xxxxxxClearwater Beach, FL
xxxxxxContact The Dodge Company at www.dodgeco.com or 617-661-0500
April 2012
May 2012
June 2012
xxxxxxFriday, June 22, 2012
xxxxxxAmerican Society of Embalmers 8th Annual Meeting and Conference
xxxxxxToronto, Canada
July 2012
August 2012
August 2-5 2012
xxxxxxBiennial International Embalming and Reconstructive Surgery Conference
xxxxxxFountain National Academy
xxxxxxSpringfield, MO
xxxxxxContact FNA at 417-833-5130 or www.fnacademy.com
September 2012
October 2012
November 2011
xxxxxxNovember 10-11, 2011
xxxxxxThe Dodge Company Seminars
xxxxxxLas Vegas, NV
xxxxxxContact www.dodgeco.com
December 2011
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Journals of Interest
xxxxxxFuneral Ethics Association Newsletter - May, 2006 had an article on Protecting Your Clients! This article
xxxxxxdiscussed the preparation room and issues that make us vulnerable to litigation. You can contact FEA at
xxxxxx(217)525-1520 or www.fea.org.
xxxxxxHektoen International: Journal of Medical Humanities - www.hektoeninternational.org
xxxxxxJanuary 2009 National Geographic Magazine - Sicily Crypt. In depth look at Alfredo Salafia's method of embalming.
xxxxxxNational Geographic - September, 2010, King Tut's Family Secrets.
xxxxxxOMEGA: The Journal of Death and Dying - www.baywood.com/Journals/PreviewJournals.asp?Id=0030-2228
xxxxxxPaleopathology Newsletter - www.paleopathology.org
xxxxxxScientific Sleuthing Review - Published through George Washington University National Law Center
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Other
xxxxxxAtlas of Forensic Medicine. Elsevier Books
xxxxxxA great learning (or teaching) tool with more than 1600 forensic images
xxxxxxCapuchin Catacombs, Palermo, Italy
xxxxxxCollege of Surgeons, London, England - www.rcseng.ac.uk
xxx xxxThe Hunterian Museum features the works of the Hunter Brothers
xxxxxxEmbalming video:
xxxxxxOrgan and Tissue Donation: Why we care and what we need to know - C. Rostad, V. Fountain, S. Gilligan, and
xxxxxxR. Ninker. Available from the NY State Tribute Foundation, 800-291-2629. Also available: The Funeral Director’s
xxxxxxGuide to Organ and Tissue Donation and Restoration.
xxxxxxEstablishing a Standard of Excellence in the Removal Procedure - Shun Newbern, CFSP
xxxxxxAvailable from www.shunnewbern.com
xxxxxxMovie:
xxxxxxDepartures
xxxxxxMutter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia - www.collphyphil.org
Second Life Program
A non-profit charity that recovers explanted useable pacemakers and defibrillators and prepares them to be shipped to second and third world countries (refurbished and tested for re-use). These patients often cannot afford these necessary medical devices. Families that wish to donate these items from a deceased remains will receive a federal income tax credit and will need to sign consent forms for the donation. Funeral homes that wish to participate can contact Robert M. Green at 203-318-0472 for a donation kit and further information. Second Life is also seeking physicians who would be willing to travel overseas to perform surgery to implant these devices. All inquiries from physicians should go to Mr. Green at the number listed above.
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Exhibits
xxxxxxAbraham Lincoln: The Final Casualty of the War
xxxxxxCurrent through January 1, 2012
xxxxxxNational Museum of Health and Medicine
xxxxxxWashington, DC
xxxxxxwww.nmhm.washingtondc.museum/exhibits/lincoln/casualty_of_war.html
xxxxxxNational Museum of Health and Medicine - several very interesting exhibits ongoing
xxxxxxwww.nmhm.washingtondc.museum
xxxxxx - Trauma Bay II
xxxxxx - Resolved - Advances in Forensic Identification of US Ward Dead
xxxxxx - Research matters: Environmental and Toxicological Effects of Arsenic (includes Dr. Thomas Holmes embalmed specimen)
xxxxxxBodies: The Exhibition
xxxxxxFebruary 5 - December 31, 2011
xxxxxxSouth Street Seaport
xxxxxxNYC, NY
xxxxxxwww.bodiestheexhibition.com/newyork
xxxxxxMummies of the World
xxxxxxJune 18, 2011 - December 31, 2011
xxxxxxFranklin Institute
xxxxxxPhiladelphia, PA
xxxxxxwww.fi.edu/mummies
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Must See TV
xxxxxxBones.
xxxxxxWednesday’s 7pm Central time. Based on the life of Kathy Reich’s, forensic anthropologist
xxxxxxConsider the Conversation: A documentary on a taboo subject.
xxxxxxT Kaldhusdal, M Bernhagen. To be aired on PBS stations around the country in August. Check your local listings for this program.
xxxxxxDr. G: Medical Examiner.
xxxxxxFriday’s 8-m Central time. Based on the real stories of Dr. Jan C. Garavaglia, Florida ME.
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