Medical professional
Forensic pathology is the study of autopsies to determine manner of death. Cases of homicide, suicides, accidents, suspicious, sudden or expected deaths fall under the expertise of the forensic pathologist. They are also expected to act as expert witnesses in court and testify at civil or criminal trials. Students wishing to explore forensic pathology can pursue a variety of programs and fellowships at well know universities around the country.
Emory University
Open to candidates who complete medical school and a clinical or anatomic pathology residency program, Emory University's 12-month Forensic Pathology fellowship offers hands on training at the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Center. Training in toxicology, autopsies and scene investigation alternating with time spent in Georgia's forensic science crime lab provide students with a well rounded forensic pathology experience.
Emory University
201 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
404 778-1372
pathology.emory.edu/4thclerksf.html
University of California-Davis
University of California-Davis utilizes the Sacramento County Coroner's office as its primary facility for forensic pathology students. Focusing on neuropathology, necropsies and courtroom testimony skills, students also gain experience in hair and fiber analysis and firearm examination.
University of California -- Davis
1333 Research Park Drive
Davis, CA 95618
(503) 754-4013
forensicscience.ucdavis.edu/
Indiana University -- Purdue University Indianapolis
In partnership with the Marion County Coroner's office, Indiana University and Purdue University jointly collaborate to offer forensic pathology fellowship and residency programs. Students perform approximately 250 autopsies and consult with forensic odontologists and anthropologists during the program. Students are expected to conduct research or write a paper to present at an annual national forensic science meeting. Indiana University's forensic pathology program is accredited by the American Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Director of Forensic Pathology Program
521 West McCarty Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317)327-5840
pathology.iupui.edu
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Open to medical school graduates, the University of North Carolina program provide students experience with cases of natural and traumatic deaths and 250 autopsies with the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Students also review investigations and autopsies in this program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
250 East Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
(919) 515-9021
ncforensics.org/
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Located in San Antonio, this forensic pathology fellowship lasts one year and offers students a comprehensive education in death investigations including 300-350 autopsy opportunities, courtroom testimony, exposure to physical evidence techniques and toxicology. Students also attend forensic conferences.
University of Texas
Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office
7337 Louis Pasteur Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 335-4053
pathology.uthscsa.edu/residency/fellowship-fore.shtml
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