Kevin Patton

The A&P Professor

Explore human anatomy and physiology (A&P) teaching and learning with host Kevin Patton. An experienced professor, textbook author, and mentor, Kevin is a recognized leader in A&P teaching. The A&P Professor updates science content and provides practical teaching advice. Want some ideas to supercharge your A&P course? How about some support from a fellow A&P professor? This is the podcast for you!

Author

Kevin Patton

Category

Education

Podcast website

theapprofessor.org

Latest episode

Nov 26, 2025

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Episodes

The Storytelling Special | Episode 48 15.07.2019

00:49 | Special Series 05:24 | Storytelling in the A&P Course 20:14 | Storytelling is a Human Skill 22:16  | Sponsored by HAPS 22:38 | Playful & Serious Stories 36:43  | Sponsored by AAA 37:01 | Cells Hate Calcium 43:52  | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 44:18 | Actin & Myosin in Love 56:03  | Podcast Award Nomination 56:56 | Last Best Story If you cannot see or activate the audio player...

The Human Microbial System | Episode 47 01.07.2019

Host Kevin Patton discusses the human microbial system and how he approaches it in the A&P course. A plea for your nomination to the People's Choice Podcast Awards. How we can prepare ourselves for the age of artificial intelligence in teaching. 00:50 | Teachers vs. Robots 14:29  | Sponsored by HAPS 14:57  | Podcast Award Nomination 15:50  | Sponsored by AAA 16:13  | Featured: The Human Microbial...

Episode 47 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview 27.06.2019

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on the human microbiome, teaching in the age of artificial intelligence, and a special summer series of episodes. There's more... some word dissections and Mindi Fried's recommendation for The A&P Professor Book Club. If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here . Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1...

The Wallenda Model of Homeostasis | Episode 46 17.06.2019

Host Kevin Patton outlines the analogy of a high-wire walker as a model for homeostasis. Plus an update in how bones grow in length and how the measles virus causes immune amnesia. 00:44 | Measles & Immune Amnesia 09:16  | Sponsored by HAPS 09:44 | Bone Growth Update 13:55  | Sponsored by AAA 14:27  | Featured: The Wallenda Model of Homeostasis 40:43 |  Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 41...

Episode 46 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview 13.06.2019

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on The Wallenda Model of homeostasis, along with other topics. There's more... some word dissections and a special opportunity from The A&P Professor Book Club.   If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here . Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter , Fa...

The Fishbowl Model of Homeostasis | Episode 45 04.06.2019

01:03 | Poll Results: Addressing Professors 11:23 | Sponsored by HAPS 11:43  | Running Concept List Video 14:20  | Sponsored by AAA 14:41 | TAPP Secret Identity Revealed 28:50  |  Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 29:17 | Featured: Fishbowl Model of Homeostasis 41:33  | Hearing from YOU If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here . Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-...

Episode 45 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview 01.06.2019

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on the Fishbowl Model of homeostasis and other topics. There's more... some word dissections, a lot of them, and a recommendation from The A&P Professor Book Club. If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here . Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter , F...

How Our Students Address Us | Episode 44 20.05.2019

Host Kevin Patton discusses how students address professors, semi-identical twins, sorting student papers, using stickers, and more. 00:43 | Right and Left, Oh My! 04:22 | Sponsored by HAPS 06:11  | Semi-Identical Twins 12:33  | Sponsored by AAA 12:52 | Sorting Student Papers 17:50 | Stickers? Really? 24:24  |  Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 24:59 | Featured: How Students Address Us 42:...

Episode 44 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview 16.05.2019

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on how students address faculty and other topics. There's more... some word dissections, a lot of them, and a recommendation from The A&P Professor Book Club. If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here . Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter , Facebo...

Anatomic Variation in Humans | Episode 43 06.05.2019

Host Kevin Patton examines variations in human anatomy, including the fabella bone, situs inversus, and more. 00:40 | Preview Episodes 04:15 | Sponsored by HAPS 05:48  | Fabella Bone 15:51 | Sponsored by AAA 16:11 | Situs Inversus 32:18  |  Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 32:57  | Variety of Anatomic Variations 42:43  | Nuzzel Newsletter   If you cannot see or activate the audio player c...

Episode 43 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview 02.05.2019

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on anatomic variations in the human body. There's more... some word dissections, a lot of them, and a recommendation from The A&P Professor Book Club.   If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here . Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter , Facebook , B...

Kevin's Unofficial Guide to the HAPS Annual Conference | 2019 Edition | Episode 42 22.04.2019

Veteran HAPS member and President Emeritus Kevin Patton gives his advice on having the best experience at the HAPS Annual Conference. Includes call-ins from Jerry Anzalone and Mindi Fried, plus music from Greg Crowther. Extra-long bonus episode. 00:40 | Welcome 01:20  | Introduction to Kevin's Guide 06:27 | Sponsored by HAPS 07:19  | Way Before the Conference 11:23 | Just Before the Conference 26:...

Episode 42 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview 18.04.2019

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, a longer bonus episode, on the upcoming HAPS Annual Conference in Portland OR. There's more... some word dissections, and a recommendation from The A&P Professor Book Club.   If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here . Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter , Face...

More on Eponyms in A&P Terminology | Episode 41 08.04.2019

Host Kevin Patton gets a call from Mike Pascoe that sparks more discussion of eponyms in teaching, revisits brain neurogenesis in adults and a note from Adam Rich about Barbara Waxer's advice for finding media to use in teaching prompts Kevin to launch a central collection. Plus a word about personal names and pronouns to use with students. 00:40 | Adult Brain Neurogenesis 05:36 | Sponsored by HAP...

Episode 41 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview 05.04.2019

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which features a follow-up discussion of eponyms in scientific terminology from the previous full episode. There's more... some word dissections, and a recommendation from The A&P Professor Book Club.   If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here . Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P...

The Eponym Episode | Using Modern Terminology | Episode 40 25.03.2019

Host Kevin Patton focuses on the use of eponyms (terms named for a person) in modern anatomy and physiology teaching. What are the pros and cons...and controversies? Find out in this episode! 00:43 | What is an Eponym? 06:16 | Sponsored by HAPS 06:57 | Modern Use of Eponyms 16:26 | Sponsored by AAA 17:16 | Another Problem with Eponyms 22:01  |  Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 22:34  | Ho...

Episode 40 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview 22.03.2019

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which features a discussion of  eponyms in scientific terminology.   There's more... some  word dissections,  and a recommendation from  The A&P Professor Book Club.   If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here . Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter , Facebook ,...

Language of Muscles: A Strategy for Learning | Episode 39 11.03.2019

00:51 | Cerebellum Functions 06:28 | Sponsored by HAPS 06:52 | Liver Responds to Food Stimuli 09:06 | Sponsored by AAA 09:26 | Exercise, Diet, Metabolism, & Body Weight 17:29  | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 17:58  | Featured: Language of Muscles: A Strategy for Learning   If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here . Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336)...

Episode 39 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview 08.03.2019

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which features a discussion of  how paying attention to the meaning of muscle names can help in teaching and learning A&P.  There's more... a  website note ,   word dissections,  and a recommendation from  The A&P Professor Book Club.   If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here . Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-D...

Mid-Semester Check-Ins Keep Your A&P Course on Track | Episode 38 25.02.2019

00:45 | Sperm Speed 02:48 | Sponsored by HAPS 03:32 | Hematopoiesis in the Gut 07:04 | Sponsored by AAA 07:22 | Swallow Legos Much? 10:41 | New Sponsor: MS-HAPI Program 15:23  | Featured: Mid-Semester Check-Ins Keep Your A&P Course on Track If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here . Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter , Faceboo...

Episode 38 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview 21.02.2019

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which features a discussion of  how mid-term check-ins can help in teaching A&P. There's more... some listener feedback ,   word dissections,  and recommendations from The A&P Professor Book Club.   If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here . Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Pro...

The Last Best Story in Teaching Anatomy & Physiology | Episode 37 11.02.2019

Host Kevin Patton emphasizes the idea of the "last best story" in science to review the unfolding debates about adult neurogenesis and autonomic pathways. How can we use the "anatomical compass" to help students learn anatomy? What is reserve hematopoiesis? And more discussion of feedback to students in online tests. 01:17  | Feedback in Online Tests 08:17 | The Anatomical Compass 14:47 | Sponsore...

Episode 37 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview 07.02.2019

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which features a discussion of  the last best story  in teaching A&P, including two stories now "in flux". There's more... some word dissections  and recommendations from The A&P Professor Book Club. Topics .5 minute A point about test feedback from listener Krista Rompolski The anatomical compass in teaching anatomy An update in...

Big Year in Anatomy & Physiology Teaching with The A&P Professor | Episode 36 28.01.2019

Closing out the first year of this podcast, host Kevin Patton reviews some of the topics covered throughout the year. Caller Adam Rich asks about giving feedback to students in online tests. Have we discovered a new type of blood vessel in bones? 00:42  | Adam Rich Asks About Student Feedback 10:32 | New Type of Vessel in Bones 14:17 | Big Ideas: Content Updates & Applications 20:15  | Big Ideas:...

Episode 36 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview 24.01.2019

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on the big year (the first year) of The A&P Professor podcast (TAPP Radio) . There's more... some word dissections  and recommendations from The A&P Professor Book Club.   If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here . Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twi...

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