Forensic Pathology Fellowship Program

New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME)

Forensic MedicineForensic pathologyClinical Fellowship
Destination
USA
New York, United States

Overview

The nation's largest forensic pathology fellowship, at NYC OCME (about 8,000 examinations a year), with an optional ACGME second year in forensic neuropathology and cardiovascular pathology.

The programme

Training type
Clinical Fellowship
Duration
1 year
Start
Not stated on official page
Positions
4-6 forensic pathology positions per year (plus 2 forensic neuropathology/cardiovascular pathology positions)
Accreditation
ACGME-accredited (listed in ERAS)
Department
Office of Chief Medical Examiner

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
MD or DO from an accredited medical school; completed ACGME-accredited AP or AP/CP residency by the start
International applicants
Not stated on official page
Visa support
Not stated on official page
Licence requirement
Not stated on official page

How to apply

Deadline
Not stated on official page
Application method
ERAS only; participates in the Match; virtual interview for applicants who have not rotated at OCME

Funding

Funding
Appointed as City Medical Examiner-I (2026 annual salary about $191k) with pension, 401(k)/457(b), medical and dental benefits

Official sources

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