The universities offering programs to educate and train prospective medical examiners.
Medical examiners must complete an undergraduate degree, medical school and a pathology residency program. Medical examiners are responsible for performing autopsies to determine the cause of death. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education should accredit any prospective pathology program. Graduates are eligible for certification with the American Board of Pathology. Employment opportunities are available with a community hospital, an academic medical center or a laboratory.
Rush University
The four-year pathology program at Rush University combines anatomic and clinical pathology. Anatomic pathology rotations are available in neuropathology, surgical pathology, forensic toxicology and dermatopathology, while clinical pathology rotations include blood banking, microbiology, laboratory management, flow cytometry, coagulation and clinical laboratory. Residents are able to learn about various medical conditions, types of tests and pathological specimens.
Rush University
1653 W. Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60612
312-942-5471
rush.edu
University of Maryland
The pathology residency program at University of Maryland Medical Center is two years in length with third- and fourth-year options for specialty interests. The two-year core program educates students in clinical and anatomic pathology. Rotations take place at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center and Medical Examiner’s Office. The rotations cover molecular diagnostics, neuropathology and hematopathology. The third and fourth years offer senior training as a medical examiner.
University of Maryland
22 S. Greene St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
800-492-5538
umm.edu
University of Washington
The University of Washington offers a four-year pathology residency program. The first year in anatomic pathology offers training in autopsy pathology, cytology and surgical pathology. Students perform rotations at the University of Washington Medical Center, VA Puget Sound Health Care System and Harborview Medical Center. An opportunity is also available to participate in an autopsy experience at the King County Medical Examiner’s Office. The second year offers residents experience and training opportunities in rare diseases, pulmonary and gynecological pathologies, dermatopathology, anatomic pathology and neuropathology. The third and fourth years cover clinical pathology and students participate in rotations involving chemistry, microbiology, immunology, genetics, coagulation, virology and blood banking.
University of Washington
1959 NE Pacific
Box 356100
Seattle, WA 98195
206-543-1140
washington.edu
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