Hard course but you learn a lot and its quite rewarding at the end.

He lets you shadow him at his clinic. The lab is a definite!!!! Its the best class I ever took!

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Great teacher! Cares about students! Lab is awesome!

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This class is awesome. I've learn so many interesting and practical things. He's a great teacher who is really passiontate about his job. His class is always fun because he would talk about his family and show pictures of them at the end of each slide sho

I actually wanted to go to this class! There is a huge amount of material, but it is presented really well and easy enough to understand. Dr. Gross made the class interesting and fun.

Great professor! Multiple choice exams are very straightforward. He focuses mainly on his lecture notes. Memorize them!! Very helpful if you take the lab at the same time.

He is a great lecturer and really knows his human anatomy. Tons of material to learn, but the information is very interesting. Lab helps, but is pretty hard in itself. I recommend this class for people going into the health field.

Best professor on campus. Knows the material and teaches it with enthusiasm. Interactive lectures, lots of pictures, and many stories to accompany the anatomy. Must know the material to do well, but the information is in the syllabus. Very helpful and kind.

He is an amazing professor.. the best I ever had in my four years. His material may be extremely difficult, but he presents it in such a clear, fun, and enthusiastic manner. He is passionate about his work and even more passionate about his students. I recommend this class to anyone interested in health, medicine, or just the human body in general

Very nice teacher, but be prepared to spend many of your nights and weekends studying for this class. There is A LOT of material to memorize!

best professor i've had at uc davis.

Super easy class. Just keep up with memorizing the class reader and you'll get an A. You fall behind at all, and you're done for. Good lecturer, but not very friendly outside of class. Seemed almost bothered that I came up after class to ask a question on one occasion.

he is such an awesome professor! he makes everything so clear.. he is friendly n outgoing to all of us.. i heard that everyone loves the other classes he teach.. i dont blame them.. i suggest taking a class with this professor.. u'll hav fun n u'll definitely pass.. :)

Um yeah, i'm like in love with Dr. Gross. He is such a reasonable person and presents the class material with the same stream of logic (which makes anatomy a lot more than memorizing body parts). You will miss out if you don't take this class.

By far the best professor and best course I've ever taken! Absolutely amazing!

Dr. Gross is the best professor I had at UCD. Lectures are awesome and easy to follow. Lots of useful information to learn. However, lab is extremely hard because of the test format (1min per question, 60 questions). Be prepared to spend many Fridays and Saturdays in open lab.

Interesting lectures with enjoyable demonstrations and "Gross Family" breaks. Exams are not difficult (multiple choice) and class average usually is >80%. If you have to pick a class for fun pick this one. It is a lot of work but worth it, and not too difficult.

Lectures are crystal clear and every test question has its answer in the syllabus. He podcasts lectures and reviews. I missed a bunch of lectures and didn't podcast and still did fine. Lots of Gross Family time too. Tests are not hard, the final was the easiest of them all. Never cracked a textbook-atlas isn't even necessary for lecture material

He is so great. If you could take Dr. Gross, DO IT!!! He's one of the best professors at Davis. Exams are very straight forward and not tricky. He holds the Jeopardy game near the end of the quarter, which is fun to go to. Take him or you'll regret!!!

He is one of the best profs at UCD. His lectures are really engaging. He'll include demonstrations and pics of clinical cases and his family to keep things interesting. The syllabus is excellent. You don't even need the text book (Essential Clinical anatomy). But I would recommend buying Netter's Atlas for lab. Spend LOTS of time in open lab.

Dr. Gross is an amazing professor. This class is the most involved class at Davis, but by far the best class I've ever taken! The lab is so much work. Be prepared to spend all your time studying for this class. If you can arrange your schedule so that you're not taking a lot of other hard classes, that's a good idea. All the TAs are great too.

Dr. Gross is the most amazing professor I ever had at UC Davis and b/c of him, CHA 101 was THE BEST CLASS that I ever took at Davis. He's a great teacher who makes the difficult topic of anatomy enjoyable and his jokes are hilarious. Even though this class was also one of the most difficult classes I took, I loved it.

His lectures were awesome! Every single class was fun and entertaining. Don't miss lecture, or you are f**ked for lab. Always ask 1-2 questions from book so watch out for that. Probably the best and most motivational professor I've ever taken at Davis. He's so cool. I want to be just like him!

BEST PROFESSOR EVER!

Best professor ever in my four years at UCD! He rocks! Love Anatomy!

He is the best professor you will ever have. Everything he teaches is crystal clear. He makes the classes entertaining. You learn about yourself, what better subject could there be? Everything he tests is out of the syllabus. Just sit there and memorize the syllabus and you'll get an A+. Don't get behind, however - there's no review

Awesome teacher!! Every single lecture was interesting. He explains the material with such clarity. Although, his class is difficult (be prepared to study harder for this class than you have for any other class), it truly is rewarding after you finish.

AWESOME! One of the best professors I have ever had. Super helpful and made the class really interesting with pictures and clinical correlates. The class was one of the first classes I could actually apply to life and my future classes/career. Requires a lot of studying with lab but def worth it

The lab is the hardest class at UCD. You have to study everyday, and be willing to give up your weekends to go to open lab. However, Dr. Gross is one of the best professors at UCD. He is really clear and cares about the success of his students. He takes the time to get to know the 500+ students, hosts extra curriculars, and is very entertaining.

Took this lecture w/o Lab. This makes lecture much harder, but the lab's extreme difficulty definitely makes up for the easiness those students have in lecture. I really liked how he incorporated clinical info in the lecture (ie how to relocate a shoulder or how to test for ACL/MCL tears). As a side note: beware of brown nosers.

Dr. Gross is an awesome prof. He's clear and adds interesting clinical correlates to lecture. The lecture exams are easy to get a B on but tough to average an A on (in my opinion). I ended up with 87% in the class without using the text. The Lab however, I got 84% without EVER going to open lab because I always worked. If you are like me use Rohen.

Great professor! Lecture is always interesting and he makes difficult material easy to understand. Exams are hard but fair. You definitely have to memorize A LOT and pay attention in class. He'll get mad if you don't. Once I asked him to explain a test question I got wrong and he just said that if I listened, I would have gotten it right.

THE BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!!!! Taking this class taught me so much, it was such a great experience overall. I'm sad it's over. Dr. Gross is seriously an amazing man, very inspirational, very helpful, and he's hilarious! He makes lectures fun. You DO need to study and know your material though! You have to study your butt off to get an A.

The most amazing class and professor I have ever had the pleasure of taking. Dr. Gross is truly amazing and will go above and beyond to meet with students to answer questions. You definitely have to study A LOT for this class, but an A is easily doable through study and understanding. This class is a must for any pre-health students!

Dr. Gross is the best professor at Davis. He expects alot out of his students but the work pays off. His lectures are extremely interesting and entertaining. He is an inspiring professor and teaches the class very well. My favorite class at Davis for sure.

My all time favorite course at UCD. For lecture, it's important to attend all lectures, use podcasts as a supplement! Also, lecture aid office hours were amazing! Make sure to not fall behind, the material is dense but not too impossible. For lab, I studied everyday and attended ALL open labs and did well. It really helps to draw diagrams out :)

hands down, best class I've taken during my undergrad career. Dr. Gross is phenomenal and seems to really enjoy what he does. lecture/syllabus are both very very clear. lectures are super interesting and engaging. he makes the time in class flyyyyy by, so it's super hard to fall asleep haha. super helpful during open lab as well! TAKETHISCLASS!!!!!

HANDS DOWN BEST PROF/CLASS OFFERED AT DAVIS!!! It's NOT an easy class. So get ready to study every single day and give up your weekends to attend open lab. However, there is SO much help if you need it. All the lecture/lab aides are extremely patient, kind, and compassionate people. Plus, you'll meet life long friends along the way :)

Dr. Gross is the most incredible man I've ever met. Besides being an amazing teacher who really cares about his students, he's a pediatrician and works on disaster relief projects. I wish I could be his friend because he's amazing. TAKE THIS CLASS. IT IS PHENOMENAL! Very tough and a lot of work but totally worth it. I highly recommend.

BEST PROFESSOR EVER BEST CLASS EVER

Skipped lecture often and got a fantastic grade in the class. Read his lecture syllabus, and UNDERSTAND everything!!! The most amazing professor and subject makes for a perfect class to take and fall in love with. In Lab, you will meet life long friends and create a family like no class before. Work hard and you will get what you deserve!!!

Hardest class ever but it is so worth it. The lab was much harder than the lecture. Dr. Gross is an amazing lecturer and really makes you think about how anatomy relates to clinical cases, not just memorization. Get the syllabus and youll be good. Very fair lecture exams, lab quizzes and exams were much harder since you are using prosections

BEST PROFESSOR YOU WILL EVER HAVE. BEST CLASS YOU WILL EVER HAVE. BUT LISTEN!! you have to put in the time and effort to do well! It is not a cake walk! Don't complain about having to work hard. Dr. Gross will not spoon feed you but he will inspire you. Please take his class, you won't be disappointed.

Dr. Gross is the most inspirational, experienced, and personable professor I've ever taken. His class is HARD, and lab is no joke, but it is the best feeling learning this material from a true anatomist (and physician)! He does so many outside things for students like jeopardy and racquetball. Take him, it's hard but SO worth it plus he is amazing!

Lab is 100x harder than lecture, but the hand-on experience is def worth the time you spend in open lab. lecture isnt too bad, just lots of reading/lectures/memorization. lab will be the hardest thing you've ever done. prepare to spend weekends and weekdays living in open lab. if you want to do well in lab, be proactive and study smart

CHA 101 is probably the hardest class I've ever taken, but also my favorite. Take it with CHA 101L and you'll get a much fuller experience (and have an easier time on the lecture midterms). Dr. Gross is an excellent lecturer and I feel he genuinely cares that his students learn the material. He and his TA's are very accessible.

Outstanding lecturer and THE BEST professor I've ever had. I looked forward to going to class because his lectures are so interesting and well put together that time flies by. 2 mdt and a final, some questions are tricky but always fair. Other than that he is the cutest old man and really cares about his students. Also, very prepared and knows sm

Dr. Gross was amazing in teaching us how we can apply anatomy to healthcare. Although material was dense, he broke down the information well so that we could understand it. It does take a lot of time to study the material, but the outcome is sooooo worth it. Make sure you don't get behind and study from cadaver videos if you can't make open lab.

Dr. Gross is amazing. This is the hardest I have taken but one of the most rewarding. To do well, go to class and take notes and do not fall behind. Be prepared to spend a lot of time in open lab it really helps, doing well in lab helps a lot for lecture. This class will take a lot of time but if you put in the work it will be worth it.

One of the best professors I've had throughout my entire college career! He was a very kind professor and overall I felt like the class was super fair. The class is challenging but its definitely possible to do well. In lecture you get a lot of material thrown at you but most of it is gone over the week before in lab. Stay on top of class material!

This has to be the best class I have taken at Uc Davis, this professor made me want to show up to class and learn. Truly an unforgettable experience! He was hilarious, caring, inspirational, and overall the mostly amazing professor I have ran into.

Although I didn't receive the best grade, I absolutely loved this course and Dr. Gross. He was super engaged in the content and truly interested in us learning. He gave lots of demonstrations live to the class and also shared lots of his first-hand experiences as a pediatrician. This course has a LOT of content but thats a known fact for Anatomy.

Yes this course is tough, yes Dr. Gross is an amazing lecturer. If your thinking about taking this class I would say if your GPA depends on it... maybe just show up to lectures but not actually take the class because the material is just that good! MED SCHOOL PREP to the extreme. This prof is well known and loved.

If you're considering taking this class, DO IT! It's a lot of work and there is a lot of material, but it's a lot of fun and Dr. Gross adds his own unique flare which makes the course so special. I DO NOT recommend taking this course if you don't plan on also taking CHA101L at the same time.

Dr. Gross is literally amazing!! One of my favorite professors. Anatomy is hard but he made it durable & lectured well. He tells us mini stories during each class and is overall a sweet & caring professor. Although class wasn't video recorded I still enjoyed it and would take it again if I could!!! CHA 101L with lecture is a must to pass!!!!

Dr. Gross is really a legend for a reason. Not many others would be able to teach a comprehensive anatomy course in 10 weeks so effectively! Definitely my favorite class and lab at UC Davis so far. It's a lot to learn but very fair, all the exam averages were around 80%. The whole teaching staff for this course cares so much and it really shows.

Dr. Gross is a great professor amd makes the class very fun. There is a valid reason why lectures are not video recorded (there are audio recordings though), which is why he provides many resources to refer to. Most people take the class because they enjoy it, so the atmosphere among peers is unlike any other class.

Difficult class but Dr Gross is incredible, a great lecturer, and is very fair with exams. You need to put in a ton of work, but he plus the teaching team are passionate and will help you succeed. Even tho this was my hardest class at Davis, it was also one of my favorites. This class becomes your life for the quarter but youre not even mad ab it!

take this class!!! super helpful for grad school. we are very lucky to be using cadavers at a undergrad level, take advantage of it.

This is definitely not an easy class. Plan on it being your only class (along with the lab - this is a must!) that quarter. It's anatomy - it will be hard regardless of the professor. Dr. Gross, though, is an incredibly nice and FAIR professor. Averages were all >80%, and he will drop questions that the majority of students don't do well on.

TAKE THE LAB WITH THE CLASS. Gross is an amazing lecturer, exams are fair with avg's around 80% and bad questions dropped. THIS CLASS WILL CONSUME YOUR LIFE. If you are taking the lab be prepared to spend every weekend in open lab. Tips for success are going to every open lab and making quizlets for every lab/lecture. One of my favorite classes tho

Don't get me wrong this is probably the hardest class I've taken at UCD but the entire instructional team is 10/10s. TAKING LECTURE WITHOUT LAB IS A MISTAKE. Attend OH/TA lecture reviews if you want a good grade, also a very interesting guy to talk to outside of classwork. Lecture is fine but the lab section is where everyone STRUGGLES,memorization

Dr. Gross is a great prof. The class is super content heavy but manageable if you stay on top of it. Take the lab with the lecture and you will do well in lecture. It is a lot of work but totally worth it in the end.