If this is really real I am very disappointed to learn about the widespread use of unclaimed bodies in medical education in the United States. This practice is unethical and exploitative, and it disproportionately impacts marginalized communities.

It is particularly concerning that medical students are often kept in the dark about the use of unclaimed bodies at their own institutions. This denies them the opportunity to make informed decisions about their education and to honor the dignity of the deceased.

I urge medical schools to stop using unclaimed bodies and to develop more ethical and equitable ways to meet their needs for cadavers. I also call on state and federal lawmakers to ban the use of unclaimed bodies in medical education without the written consent of the deceased or their next of kin.

Additionally, I am concerned about the lack of transparency in this area. It is difficult to get accurate data on the number of unclaimed bodies used in medical education, and the demographics of these individuals. This lack of transparency makes it difficult to hold medical schools and lawmakers accountable.