Purpose
The purpose of this project was to develop and implement a comprehensive process for archiving legacy anatomical specimens within our willed body program. This process aims to address the historical significance of these collections, many of which lack proper documentation regarding their origins. By ensuring compliance with modern ethical and legal standards, we seek to provide a framework that other academic institutions can adopt to handle similar challenges.

Methods
We conducted a thorough review of existing ethical guidelines, legal requirements, and best practices in the handling of human remains. Our team engaged with stakeholders, including institutional ethicists and legal experts, to develop a process that respects the dignity of the individuals represented by the specimens. The process includes detailed documentation, provenance research, and criteria for the respectful use and potential disposition of specimens. 

Results
The developed process includes a multi-step approach: initial assessment and documentation of specimens, ethical review and stakeholder consultation, implementation of archiving protocols, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation. This process has been successfully piloted with a subset of our collection, resulting in improved documentation, enhanced ethical oversight, and positive feedback from stakeholders.

Conclusions
Our process for archiving legacy anatomical specimens provides a robust framework that balances ethical considerations with educational and research needs. Key resources required for implementation include adequate funding, skilled personnel, reliable technology, continuous training, and proper facilities. General recommendations for other academic institutions include engaging with stakeholders, ensuring transparency, adhering to evolving ethical and legal standards, and securing necessary resources. This approach can serve as a model for other institutions seeking to address the ethical handling of legacy anatomical collections.