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 ID: 771144
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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 Requirements Continued 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 14 th century the University of Bologna was the first to have documented autopsiesMany medical examiners prefer using hardware tools to do autopsies vs. the delicate tools surgeons use. (“Discover Magazine”)
Job Outlook Growth rate of 24% 2010-2020High competition for jobs (“Forensics Colleges”)
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