dissecting cadavers

Dear Rabbi Dr. Halperin,

I am a medical student attending the Technion American Medical Program in Haifa. We will begin dissecting cadavers in about two weeks, and I heard that there may be some halachic problems dissecting bodies in Israel (because the majority of donated bodies are Jewish?)… What is the proper course of action? I hope I am able to participate in the dissections myself; I do not know from where the Technion obtains their cadavers.

[The course instructor wears a kipa and tzitzit, so I imagine he feels there is nothing to worry about. I have not yet approached him because I did not want to accidentally offend him or make a commotion over a non-issue until I knew the halachah.]

Thank you so much for your time and expertise,

C