Forensic Pathologist
Core
Performs post-mortem examinations, determines cause and manner of death, and provides medical opinions on trauma and identity.
Role type
Forensic Pathologist
Builds
Medical opinions, autopsy reports, and expert testimony for medico-legal cases
Domain
Healthcare / Forensic Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Post-mortem examination, toxicology analysis, neuropathology interpretation, cardiopathology interpretation, death scene investigation, medico-legal consultation, identity determination, staff training and direction, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Board certification in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology with forensic subspecialty
Technologies
Microsoft Office, laboratory software
Responsibilities
Perform postmortem examinations and dictate comprehensive autopsy reports; Interpret expert reports including toxicology, neuropathology, and cardiopathology; Conduct death scene investigations; Act as a professional consultant in medico-legal cases; Assist in determining the identity of decedents; Collaborate with departmental pathologists and train forensic autopsy assistants; Participate in educational programs
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior level, requires fellowship completion and board eligibility