PATH 7510 Selected Topics in Pathology - Section 2 - Advanced Forensic Pathology

Credits:

0.5

Directors:
Douglas
Grading:
Pass/Fail
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Forensic Pathology
Offered:
During Year 1 and 2 elective weeks
Description:

Alongside the pathology faculty, students will assimilate all the components of the postmortem examination, from the death scene investigation to assimilating the autopsy findings with ancillary tests to arrive at a cause and manner of death. Students will be given a sample case to work through and generate their own sample autopsy report. Students will present their case at consensus conference, with a full oral presentation of how they have arrived at their final anatomic diagnoses, cause of death, and manner of death. Students will gain an understanding of the use of a forensic pathology autopsy report through attendance of death review committee meetings, attorney meetings, and accompany the pathologist in attorney meetings and court appearances, as available. Total time expectation will be approximately 20-30 hours per week.