Forensic Pathology Fellowship

Overview

One-year accredited fellowship at the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, including four weeks of sub-specialised training (anthropology, criminalistics, expert testimony, photography, toxicology).

The programme

Training type

Clinical fellowship

Duration

One year

Start

July 1, 2028 (2028-2029 academic year)

Positions

2 positions (2028-2029)

Accreditation

Described as a fully accredited one-year program (accrediting body not named on the page).

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

California medical or osteopathic licence by start date; completed ACGME-accredited AP or AP/CP residency (or equivalent Canadian training) or ABP certification; background, fingerprint and medical clearance.

International applicants

U.S. citizen or permanent resident who has filed intent to become a citizen required.

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

California medical licence by the fellowship start date.

How to apply

Deadline

ERAS applications July 15 - December 15, 2026; Match Day April 28, 2027.

Application method

ERAS application plus NRMP Fellowship Match registration; in-person interview day January-March 2027. Contact MEFellowshipProgram@me.lacounty.gov.

Funding

Funding

Not stated on official page

Official sources