Anatomical Gift Program

Donation of Human Remains

The ETSU Quillen College of Medicine appreciates your desire to donate your remains for medical education. To donate your remains, please fill out the electronic Donor Form and we will contact you within 2 business days. If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-866-968-3668 (1-866-YOU-DON8). 

Please contact Kayla See at seeka1@etsu.edufor any of the items below:                 

• Donor Brochure
• Donation Inquiry Form              

Thank you for your interest in our donation program. The Donation Inquiry Form is the first step to connect with our team and learn more about the process.

Please note this is not the official donor registration form required to complete a donation. After we receive your inquiry, we will provide additional information by mail.

The Quillen College of Medicine does not pay individuals for donating their remains.  It is unlawful to exchange money for anatomical donations. However, the Anatomical Gift Program does arrange for and pay for the expenses of embalming and delivery of your remains to the ETSU College of Medicine if death occurs within a 30-mile radius of Johnson City, TN.

Questions? Please see: Answers to Your Questions

Please note that the Anatomical Gift Program will be unable to accept your remains if:

• THE REMAINS ARE NOT RECEIVED WITHIN FIVE (5) HOURS OF DEATH
• an autopsy has been performed,
• any organs have been donated
• the remains exceed 230 pounds,
• you are affected by a contagious disease, such as AIDS, MRSA, VRE, hepatitis, staph)
• when the tissues have been damaged excessively (as in a severe automobile accident) or embalming has been done without approval from our department,

By your donation, you are making a noteworthy contribution to medical education, which helps to improve healthcare in our region. The ETSU Quillen College of Medicine appreciates your generous spirit in this matter.  Please note that all utilization and cremation of donated remains is performed locally.  If you have additional questions, please contact the Anatomical Gift Program.

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