Forensic Pathology (PTH)
Specialty Description
Forensic pathology is the application of the principles of medicine and pathology to the study of sudden, unexpected, suspicious, and violent death to determine the mechanism, cause, and manner of death.
Accredited Programs
52
Length of Training
1
Programs Requiring Step 1
2%
Avg PGY-1 Salary
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Avg Hours / Week
48 Hours
Avg Vacation Days
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Data reflects averages reported for the 2024 academic year.
Forensic Pathology (PTH) Training
Graduate year 1 positions are not available immediately upon medical school completion.
Length of Training
1 Years
Minimum Prior Years Required
2 Years
Total Active Residents
49
Eligibility & Application Criteria
Types of Graduates
Average of PY1 Interviews
5.3
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
2%
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
37%
Resident Statistics
Average Number of Residents/Fellows
1.6
Resident Gender
Average hours on duty per week
48 Hours
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
12 Hours
Average days off duty per week
1.8 Days
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
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Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
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Average resident/fellow compensation
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Average number of days of vacation
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Faculty Statistics
Avg Faculty:Resident Ratio
5.70:1
Avg Program Faculty
11.90
Avg Full-time Female Faculty
53%
Faculty Distribution
Graduate Career Plans
In 2024, 49 residents or fellows completed training in Forensic Pathology (PTH). Program directors knew of the plans of 39 (79.6%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
Post Graduate Landing Spots in 2024
Group Practice
13 (46.4%)
In Same Specialty
28 (100%)
In Same State as Program
15 (53.6%)
In NHSC or Similar Underserved Area
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Data reflects averages reported for the 2024 academic year.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2024 academic year.