Forensic Pathology Fellowship

Overview

ACGME-accredited one-year forensic pathology fellowship at MCOME in Phoenix (UA College of Medicine – Phoenix sponsor), with two funded fellows annually entering via ERAS and the NRMP forensic pathology match.

The programme

Training type

Clinical fellowship

Specialty associations

Not yet verified

Learning format

One-year ACGME forensic pathology fellowship with 200–250 forensic autopsies, on-site anthropology/odontology/neuropathology, and off-site crime laboratory and toxicology rotations

Duration

1 year

Start

2026–2027 academic year (NRMP Forensic Pathology Match)

Positions

2 fellows annually

Accreditation

ACGME-accredited forensic pathology fellowship sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix; MCOME is NAME-accredited

Department

Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner / University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

M.D./D.O. who will have completed ACGME-accredited Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic/Clinical Pathology residency before start; Arizona medical licence or training permit required

Qualification requirement

Completed AP or AP/CP residency in an ACGME-accredited programme prior to matriculation

Citizenship requirement

Not stated on the official page

Practice location requirement

Not yet verified

Membership requirement

Not yet verified

Eligibility restrictions

Not yet verified

Language

Not stated on the official page

Teaching language

Not stated on the official page

Clinical language

Not stated on the official page

International applicants

Not separately detailed on the official page beyond Arizona licence/permit requirement for all fellows

Licence requirement

Arizona Medical License or Arizona training permit prior to start

Visa route

Not stated on the official page

Visa sponsorship

Not stated on the official page

Visa support

Not stated on the official page

How to apply

Deadline

Closed — ERAS applications reviewed through 31 January 2026 for the 2026–2027 match cycle

Application method

ERAS fellowship application and NRMP Forensic Pathology Match

Documents

ERAS application, CV, personal statement, three letters of reference including one from pathology residency programme director

Contact

Program Coordinator Stephanie Coombs — Stephanie.coombs@maricopa.gov; Program Director Dr Ashley Lukefahr

Funding and costs

Tuition / fees

Not stated on the official page

Application fee

Not stated on the official page

Stipend / salary

USD 85,010 (salary stated on official Applicants page)

Scholarship

Not stated on the official page

Funding

Fellows employed by Maricopa County

Intakes

• 2026–2027 academic year: recorded closed on 2026-10-13.

Sources and verification