Forensic Pathology Fellowship

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This 12-month training program is designed to prepare individuals for a career in forensic pathology. The fellowship provides primary training at the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner, which is accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners and with academic ties to the University of Colorado - School of Medicine. Additional rotations at the Denver Police Department Crime Laboratory and local forensic toxicology laboratory provide training in DNA/serology, firearms/ballistics, trace evidence, crime scene investigations, latent prints, and drug analysis. The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner investigates approximately 1,500 deaths each year, and performs approximately 1,000 full autopsies and approximately 800 external examinations and/or record reviews each year. Faculty includes at least 3 AP/CP/FP board certified pathologists. Support staff includes at least 9 medicolegal death investigators and 5 full time forensic autopsy technicians. The fellow will be expected to perform between 200 and 250 autopsies and will be responsible for the final report and death certification process for these cases. In addition, the fellow will communicate with families, law enforcement, attorneys, health professionals and other interested parties. The fellow will also participate in community emergency preparedness and various death review processes, provide testimony and expert opinion as available, and participate in resident and medical student education. During the training period the fellow will develop skills in autopsy procedure, forensic photography, evidence collection, interpretation of postmortem studies, and identification of remains. The fellow is strongly encouraged to present at a national forensic meeting.

Requirements:

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy, be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Colorado, and be board-eligible or board-certified in AP or AP/CP by the start of the fellowship term. An interview is required. Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by law and City and County of Denver policies, including the completion of a background check, part of which is a criminal history.

Stipend:

The fellow will be an employee of the City and County of Denver. The salary for this position is currently $100,313.35. Benefits with the City and County of Denver meet the requirements of ACGME.

Applications: 

For application deadlines and openings see: Fellowship Programs Information​ ​

Currently accepting applications for 2027-2028.  Applicants must application and required supporting documents thru ERAS: 

https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-fellowships-eras/apply-fellowships-eras-system

The program will participate in the NRMP Match program; see the NRMP.org website or contact the Program Director for more information.  

Application also must be made to the City and County of Denver at www.denvergov.org/jobs.

​Application also must be made to the City and County of Denver at www.denvergov.org/jobs.