How to Become a Forensic Pathologist

Learning Objectives

• Describe the educational steps necessary to become a forensic pathologist.
• Identify key factors necessary for networking in the field and gaining practical experience in forensic pathology.
• Understand the timeline of becoming a forensic pathologist.

Instructor: Keith Pinckard, MD, PhD (Chief Medical Examiner, Travis County)

Module Creator: Nicole Fye, MD (PGY-3, University of Pennsylvania)

College of American Pathologists: Forensic Pathology

NAME Applying/Matching to Forensic Pathology Fellowships

Forensic Pathology Fellowship Programs