San Diego County Medical Examiner Program
About This Program
The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Forensic Pathology Fellowship is a one-year ACGME accredited program offering specialized training in forensic pathology. Fellows gain hands-on experience in autopsies, court testimony, and case reviews. They also participate in scene investigations, use advanced lab resources, and attend conferences. The program emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and diverse case exposure to prepare fellows for a career in forensic pathology.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Jonathan R Lucas, MD
San Deigo County Medical Examiner
Primary Program Contact
Samar Battah, MD
Ste 101
Locations
San Deigo County Medical Examiner
Ste 101
5570 Overland Ave
San Diego, CA 92123-1215
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Feb 28, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 10 Vacation Days and 13 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.