The Anatomical Donations Program provides students with first-hand knowledge of the anatomical structures of the human body.  These courses are among the first and most important in the education of physicians, dentists, nurses, physical therapists, and other health professionals.  Anatomical donations are also essential to advanced anatomy studies and research.  Physicians in residency programs, practicing physicians, biomedical scientists, and others depend on anatomical donations to support new advancements in medical science.  All members of the medical community who rely on anatomical donations, from students in core anatomy courses to professionals in advanced research areas, are greatly indebted to anatomical donors and their families for making their work possible.