Willed Body Program

About the Willed Body Program

The Willed Body Program is one of many UCSF programs that is committed to excellence in research and education. The program accepts human body donations for anatomical studies essential to teaching and research at UCSF and its associates.  

These donations are integral to a wide range of educational, research, and clinical pursuits, including anatomy instruction and neurological, anatomical, and physiological research. The University relies on the support and generosity of the community for help in fulfilling its academic, research, and health care mission.

When considering donating your body to medical education and research, know that the need is great and that your gift will be valued and honored. Your donation will play a critical role in assisting medical students to master the complex anatomy of the human body and will provide researchers with the essential tools to help our future patients. The University recognizes the value and importance of these donations and is committed to ensuring they are treated with the utmost care and respect.

Social Security & VA Info​​​​​

For further information, or to obtain the appropriate donation forms, please contact:

Willed Body Program
School of Medicine, AC-14
UCSF Box 0902
San Francisco, CA 94143
Phone: (415) 476-1981
Fax: (415) 514-5760

Downloadable UCSF Willed Body Program Donation Forms

Request Donation Form via Email Or Postal Mail

Participants must print and physically sign these forms. Forms can be scanned and returned via email or via physical mail.