Get Washington University In St. Louis Donor Information For Gift Of Body Donation 2021-2024

Typically, donation authorization is completed prior to death on behalf of the individual. At the time of death or immediately following a funeral, the deceased's remains are received by the Anatomy Bequest Program and used for educational and research purposes.

Some medical conditions, such as contagious diseases and extreme emaciation or obesity, can render a body unacceptable for scientific study. Additionally, certain circumstances of death may preclude donation. A final decision can only be made at the time of death.

Some medical conditions, such as contagious diseases and extreme emaciation or obesity, can render a body unacceptable for scientific study. Additionally, certain circumstances of death may preclude donation. A final decision can only be made at the time of death.

Any person wishing to donate their body can make prior arrangements with the local medical college, hospital, or an NGO, before death. Individuals may request a consent form from a medical institution or an NGO, who will then give information about policies and procedures followed after the potential donor is deceased.

You may donate an organ/tissue such as a kidney or part of the liver to a person who needs it while you are alive. There are strict rules for this form of donation.

Becoming a Gift of Body Donor You can request gift body donor forms from SLU's Center for Anatomical Science and Education by calling 314-977-8027. You will be sent two sets of forms with an instruction sheet. The forms must be completed and signed in the presence of a notary public.

To donate your body after death to Washington University Body Donor Program you need to pre rejister with the School and be accepted by the program before death. you can reach them by phone at 314-362-3597. Washington University Boy Donor program can be reached by email at bodydonorprogram@wustl.edu.

To donate your body to medical science, you need to give consent to an anatomical institute. They will ask you for a handwritten declaration (codicil) stating that you wish your body to be donated to medical science after your death.