Forensic Pathology (PTH)
Specialty
Specialty Training
| Academic year | 2024 |
| Number of accredited programs | 52 |
| Length of accredited training | 1 |
| Minimum number of prior years required | 2 |
| Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion | no |
| Average number 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% |
| Total number of active residents/fellows | 49 |
| Average number of residents/fellows | 1.6 |
| Average percent female | 57% |
| Average percent international medical graduates | 27% |
| Average percent DOs | 33% |
| Average number of full-time physician faculty | 10.7 |
| Average number of part-time physician faculty | 1.2 |
| Average percent female full-time physician faculty | 53% |
| Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow | 5.7 |
| Average hours on duty per week | 48 |
| Average maximum consecutive hours on duty | 12 |
| Average days off duty per week | 1.8 |
| Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics | 0% |
| Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings | 0% |
| Average resident/fellow compensation | $0.00 |
| Average number of days of vacation | N/A |
Graduates' 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.
| Completing training | 49 |
| With known plans | 39 (79.6%) |
| Pursuing more training | 4 (10.3%) |
| Practicing in the US | 28 (71.8%) |
| Group practice | 13 (46.4%) |
| In same specialty | 28 (100%) |
| In same state as program | 15 (53.6%) |
| In NHSC or similar underserved area | 0 (0%) |
| Academician | 6 (15.4%) |
| Full-time | 6 (100%) |
| Military | 0 (0%) |
| Non-clinical research | 0 (0%) |
| Non-medical career/left country | 1 (2.6%) |
| Unemployed | 0 (0%) |