Georgetown University Medical Center

Five Steps of Body Donation

Section: Georgetown University Anatomical Donor Program

Step One:
Read this pamphlet thoroughly, especially the list of exclusionary criteria (reasons we cannot accept certain bodies). The Frequently Asked Questions that following this section should answer most, if not all, of your questions about donating your body to medical science. Should you have additional questions, please contact us at (202) 687-9326.

Step Two:
Complete the Donor Information and Preference and Return of Cremains Form and send it to our office:

Georgetown University School of Medicine
Anatomical Donor Program
3900 Reservoir Road NW
Med-Dent Building NW109
Washington, DC 20057

Step Three:
Once we receive your Vital Statistics, we will mail you a Uniform Donor Card as well as a letter acknowledging your intention. Upon receiving your donor card, please sign and date it and keep it in your wallet.

Step Four:
Inform your friends and loved ones of your decision.

Step Five – What To Do at the Time of Death:
Your Next of Kin, who you designate, or your executor should contact the Georgetown University Donor Program at (202) 687-1219 if death occurs during business hours. If death occurs at any other time, please contact Columbia Mortuary Services at (202) 437-0838 and mention the Georgetown University Anatomical Donor Program.