ZUCKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Advancing Medical Education Through Generous Donation
The Whole Body Anatomical Gift Program at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell supports the education and research needs of future health professionals through whole body donation.
Anatomical study remains an essential foundation of medical education, and each donation plays a meaningful role in advancing learning, research, and patient care.

Our Mission
The Whole Body Anatomical Gift Program is dedicated to:
- Supporting medical education and research
- Honoring the wishes of donors and families
- Maintaining professionalism, scholarship, and reflection
- Upholding compassion, competence, and legal integrity

Why Donation Matters
The need for anatomical donations remains significant. Donors make a lasting contribution to the education of medical students and health professionals by helping establish the foundational knowledge required for patient care.
Read More
Our Commitment
The program is guided by compassion, professionalism, and respect. The wishes of donors and their families remain central to the mission of the program.
Read MoreAdditional Information
When Hofstra’s academic excellence meets Northwell’s clinical power, something remarkable happens. Find out what’s possible when you join us.