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NEW MEXICO STATE OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL INVESTIGATOR Forensic Pathology Fellowship Program(s): The Office of the Medical Investigator for the State of New Mexico offers an excellent opportunity for training in the field of forensic pathology. This one-year program concentrates on preparing the fellow to successfully complete requirements for board certification. To this end, the fellow will participate in the examination of approximately 2,100 cases under OMI jurisdiction and will personally perform approximately 250 medicolegal autopsies. The fellow will also accompany deputy medical investigators to scenes to learn the essential techniques of scene investigation. After a period of observation of expert testimony provided by the eight forensic pathologists, the fellow will be given the opportunity to testify first-hand. The program also offers instruction regarding key components of forensic medicine, specifically forensic anthropology and odontology, toxicology, and radiology. The OMI is generally considered one of the finest medicolegal death investigation centers in the country. It has the added advantages of an extensive electronic database and a full-time epidemiologist offering unique possibilities for multivariant analysis and research. Requirements: Successful completion of an accredited pathology residency training program in either straight anatomic pathology or combined anatomic/clinical pathology. Facilities: The facility, situated on the campus of the University of New Mexico in the city of Albuquerque, is one element of the Health Sciences Center. Stipends: The salary is set by University guidelines based on year of postgraduate training. Applications: Should be addressed to: Jeffrey Nine, MD, Office of the Medical Investigator, MSC 11 6030, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001.Phone: (505) 272-4422 |