Cara L. Fisher

Dr. Cara L. Fisher is an Associate Professor in the Department of Oral Biology at Creighton University's School of Dentistry. She holds a B.S. in Health Promotion from Walla Walla University (1998), an M.S. in Clinical Anatomy from Creighton University (2002), and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of North Texas Health Science Center (2018).

Research Focus

Her research encompasses three primary domains:

• Clinical Anatomy: Applied anatomical studies for medical practice
• Anatomical Variation: Investigation of morphological differences in human structures
• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: Pedagogical research for anatomy education

Professional Experience

• Directed cadaver prosection program at UNTHSC for 13 years (5-week intensive summer programs)
• Developed anatomy curricula for Texas Christian University's nurse anesthesia program
• Created two surgical anatomy electives for medical students

Affiliations

• Current primary appointment: Creighton University School of Dentistry
• Previous institutional affiliation: University of North Texas Health Science Center (until 2022)