Morehouse School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office fellowship provides comprehensive forensic pathology training, including regular death scene investigations, 40+ annual lectures, and rotations at the University of Tennessee Anthropological Research Facility, NMS Labs, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Fellows also attend NAME and AAFS conferences and handle a diverse caseload across urban and rural counties for broad hands-on experience.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Gerald T Gowitt, MD
Morehouse School of Medicine
Primary Program Contact
Alma Fuller, MD
Morehouse School of Medicine
Locations
3121 Panthersville Rd
Decatur, GA 30037
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
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
Dec 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2025 - Feb 1, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-5 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 20 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.