Contact the University of New England to get an application package. You must complete a number of forms, which will be sent to you by mail upon request.
Anatomical Donor Program
University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine
11 Hills Beach Rd.
Biddeford, ME 04005
207-602-2202
une.edu
Complete the application package. You must fill out five separate forms: an anatomical donor form, supplemental information form, special use form, disposition form and medical records release form. The anatomical donor form asks for your personal information and must be signed by you, two witnesses and one witness who is either your next-of-kin or your executor. The supplemental information form asks for more detailed personal information, the special use form asks for your permission to use your body longer than the standard one to three years, the disposition form asks where you would like to have your cremated remains sent and the medical release form asks for your permission to access your medical records.
Submit your application package. Send your completed supplemental information, special use, disposition and medical release forms to the University of New England. Include the white copy of your anatomical donor form in this package.
Distribute the other copies of your anatomical donor form. The white copy of the form should be included in the package you send to the University of New England, the pink copy goes to your next-of-kin or executor, the blue copy is for your physician and the yellow copy is for you.
Inform others of your decision. You should inform your family, lawyer, doctor and others who are close to you of your decision to donate your body. You should also give your close family members copies of the instructions the University of New England will have sent to you on what to do in the event of your death. You can also request that a copy of your anatomical donor form be attached to your chart if you enter the hospital.