Medical Examiner Lindsey Nunn

Job Description

Perform autopsies to determine cause of death

May testify in a court of law May collect remains from a crime

scene Determine the manner of death Work closely with law enforcement (“Forensic Science Careers”)

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, biology or forensic science

Obtain a Doctor of Medicine or a Doctor of Osteopathy

After obtaining MD or OD enter residency in pathology and forensic pathology

(“Forensic Science Careers”)

Education RequirementsContinued

After residency is complete a board exam is taken

This certifies you to become a medical examiner where you can start practicing

Additional 8-13 years after high school to become medical examiner

(“Forensic Science Careers”)

Positive Aspects

Help catch murderers Good Salary, ranges from $100,000-

$250,000 Government Job so get good benefits

and pension Better hours than Doctors Good Job Security (“How Stuff Works”)

Draw Backs

Many years of schooling Psychological stress of dealing with

dead bodies Deal with violent crimes and grieving

families Irregular working hours depending on

day/case(“Diploma Guide”)

Interesting Facts

In some parts of the United States the medical examiner will take over for the sheriff if need be

In Italy in the 14th century the University of Bologna was the first to have documented autopsies

Many medical examiners prefer using hardware tools to do autopsies vs. the delicate tools surgeons use.

(“Discover Magazine”)

Job Outlook

Growth rate of 24% 2010-2020 High competition for jobs(“Forensics Colleges”)

Works Cited

"A Medical Examiner Career: Pros and Cons." Diploma Guide. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Oct. 2014. "Forensic Science Careers." Forensic Science Careers. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2014. Franklin, Barry. "Forensic Medical Examiner Salary, Career & Educational Requirements." Forensics Colleges. N.p., n.d.

Web. 18 Oct. 2014 Freedman, David. "November 2014." Discover Magazine. N.p., 31 Aug. 2012. Web. 18 Oct. 2014. Scheve, Tom. "10 Cool Things About Being a Medical Examiner - HowStuffWorks." HowStuffWorks. N.p., 15 Mar. 2011.

Web. 18 Oct. 2014.