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College of Pharmacy:
If the individual wishes to be a medical examiner
or forensic pathologists, the answer is that one
can complete medical school at any institution
then seek a Pathology residency program that has
a forensic component or path. After medical school
there are two routes to becoming a forensic pathologist.
The first is to spend 5 years training in anatomic
& clinical pathology followed by 1 year of
residency or fellowship in forensic pathology.
A second option is to train for 4 years in anatomic
pathology only and train for 1 year in forensic
pathology. The residency training in forensic
pathology involves practical (On-the-job) experience
supervised by trained forensic pathologist. The
forensic pathology resident actually performs
autopsies and participates in death investigation.
To become certified, one then must pass an examination
given by the American Board of Pathology certifying
special competence in forensic pathology.
There are other specialties in the world of Forensic
investigation that do not require an MD. The laboratory
investigation can be done by an individual with
a bachelor of science degree in Clinical Laboratory
Science, Chemistry with experience in Toxicology
or by advanced training (Master's level) in Forensic
Molecular Biology. Graduate programs such as the
one at University at Albany (NY) prepare individuals
for opportunities in the forensic laboratory.
The key is a strong undergraduate program in basic
science with plenty of practical laboratory experience!
Michael Green
Assistant Director of Admissions
Albany College of Pharmacy
106 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
Phone: 518-445-7221
Fax: 518-445-7322
www.acp.edu
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