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The City of Philadelphia is seeking a qualified applicant to join our group of forensic pathologists in the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office (PMEO). Responsibilities: Housed in newly built facilities, the PMEO handles approximately 1600 autopsies per year. The PMEO has an in-house toxicology laboratory and ready access to consultants in neuropathology, pediatric pathology, anthropology, radiology, and odontology. Job duties include: Reviewing reports of deaths received from hospitals, private physicians, and police and determining jurisdiction of cases Determining the need and extent of postmortem examination Directing the activities of autopsy technicians in preparing bodies for autopsy Performing autopsies and obtaining specimens for laboratory analysis Examining wounds on decedents Directing the photographing of the body prior to, during and subsequent to the postmortem examination Making microscopic examinations of specimens Determining the cause and manner of death Preparing reports of findings Reviewing current literature in the field as necessary to assist in formulating decisions Testifying in court as an expert witness Pathologists in our office do not routinely respond to death scenes but may do so in very unusual cases. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy. Board certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology; or a minimum of 5 years of experience in forensic pathology. Board certification by the American Board of Pathology in Forensic Pathology entitles the successful applicant to a salary increase (see “Compensation” below). Current trainees in forensic pathology fellowships are encouraged to apply (note: applicants who are current trainees still must meet the above certification requirements). A Pennsylvania medical license is not necessary at the time of application; however, possession of a valid Pennsylvania medical license is required prior to appointment.