Forensic Pathology Fellow 2028-2029

Harris County • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences aims to provide high-quality medical examiner and crime laboratory services with integrity and impartiality. The vision is to offer consistent, quality death investigation and laboratory analysis for the community, serve as a technological resource for legal agencies, and foster an academic environment for training in forensic science. This fellowship is designed to equip a trained pathologist with the essential philosophy, skills, and knowledge for proper medico-legal death investigations.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy from an accredited U.S. medical school or foreign equivalent.
• Completion of an ACGME-approved postgraduate residency program in anatomic or anatomical/clinical pathology by date of hire.
• Applicant must be enrolled through the NRMP (National Resident Matching Program).
• Skilled in the practice of medicine and pathology.
• Able to acquire a Texas licensure or appropriate training permit from the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners prior to the date of employment.
• Must be able to follow the rules of procedures of Harris County.
• Must maintain dress, demeanor, and interpersonal relationships conducive to the credibility of the Department.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language and develop skills in presenting proper cognitive scientific opinion testimony.
• Must be willing to participate in the departmental programs and must be sensitive to the religious or appropriate needs of others concerned with death case investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Consideration will be given to residents pursuing combined anatomic-forensic pathology certification, as per the American Board of Pathology.
• In such circumstances, the applicant will have completed two full years of training in anatomic pathology in an ACGME-accredited residency program.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and completes, in a timely manner, investigations, autopsies, and examinations as required by "Article 49.25", Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
• Performs medical-legal investigations under the supervision of the Chief, Deputy Chief, or an Assistant Medical Examiner.
• Participates in the departmental teaching and research functions.
• Follows the rules of procedures of Harris County.
• Maintains dress, demeanor, and interpersonal relationships conducive to the credibility of the Department.
• Communicates effectively in the English language and develops skills in presenting proper cognitive scientific opinion testimony.
• Willing to participate in departmental programs and be sensitive to the religious or appropriate needs of others concerned with death case investigation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level