Office of the Chief Medical Examiner-NYC Forensic Neuro/Cardiovascular Pathology Program
About This Program
As of July 2026, this is the only Forensic Neuropathology/Cardiovascular pathology program in the country. Given the large size of NYC and the NYC OCME, fellows are exposed to a large range of neuropathology and cardiovascular pathology cases otherwise not seen in the hospital or academic setting.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Heather Maioli, MD
New York City Office of Chief Medical Ex
Primary Program Contact
Nancy Izquierdo
Office of Chief Med Examiner-New York
Locations
520 First Ave
New York, NY 10016
Application Information
No Program Match
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Based on performance in NYC OCME Forensic Fellowship
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
Data not provided by program
Salary Compensation
Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.