FOI_26-230 Use of cadavers for Medical student training

Date of response: 23 September 2026

We have now considered your request of 16 September 2026 for the following information:

I would like to request the following information relating to your medical school.

Question 1. Please tell me whether the medical school has been made aware of any shortage of obtaining body parts or cadavers for training of medical students since September 2023?

Our response:

No. The Norwich Medical School have not been made aware of any shortage.

Question 2. If yes to question 1, has this led to any changes to the way you teach or train students (please provide brief details)

Our response:

Not applicable.

Question 3. Does your medical school still use cadavers?

Our response:

Yes.

Question 4. If no to question 3, has the medical school ever used cadavers?

Our response:

Not applicable.

Question 5. If yes to question 4, when and for what reason did they stop?

Our response:

Not applicable.