Forensic Forensic Pathology Pathology

Main Job ResponsibilitiesMain Job Responsibilities

Performs autopsies to determine the Performs autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death that falls cause and manner of death that falls under the jurisdiction of a medical under the jurisdiction of a medical examiner or coronerexaminer or coroner

Such things as homicide, accidents and Such things as homicide, accidents and suicidessuicides

Expert witness in court of law, testifying Expert witness in court of law, testifying in criminal casesin criminal cases

Training/SchoolingTraining/Schooling

4 years Bachelors degree4 years Bachelors degree 4 years Medical degree4 years Medical degree 3-5 year residency in general pathology3-5 year residency in general pathology

Both anatomic and clinical pathologyBoth anatomic and clinical pathology

1 year specialty training program in 1 year specialty training program in forensic pathology at a ME or coroner's forensic pathology at a ME or coroner's officeoffice

Skills that helpSkills that help

Communication skillsCommunication skills Not only working with deceasedNot only working with deceased Must also talk to and be able to discuss Must also talk to and be able to discuss

things with the family of the deceasedthings with the family of the deceased

SalarySalary 80,000 to 200,000 per year80,000 to 200,000 per year There is a reason for all the schooling!!!!There is a reason for all the schooling!!!!