Essay On Becoming A Medical Examiner

A topic that i find engaging that makes me lose track of time is learning more about the life of being a medical examiner, Medical examiners are licensed physicians who possess specialized training in forensic pathology. They perform autopsies and inspect organs, tissue and bodily fluids to determine the cause of death in violent or suspicious cases. Medical examiners/ Forensic science technicians typically need at least a bachelor’s degree in a natural science, such as chemistry or biology, or in forensic science. On-the-job training generally is required for both those who investigate crime scenes and those who work in labs. In order to become a medical examiner, one has to take a licensing exam regardless of the state where he or she works. Different states have

different requirements for licenses. In addition to the licensing, many medical examiners will also want to look into certifications, as they can help to improve the chance of finding a job. The ABMDI and the ACFEI, American College of Forensic Examiners Institute, both offer certification options that may help to bolster a career. To prepare myself for college i will Attend college and career information events, Research funding for college, including scholarships, grants, loans, etc.

Reach out to mentors in the fields of interest, Continue exploring college and career options, & Continue to tpractice and study for the requirements I have to meet. My plans after I graduate high school is to attend University of South Florida and Earn a Bachelor's Degree. Most pre-med students major in either biology or biochemistry,. Complete Medical School, Complete an Anatomic Pathology Residency, Complete a Forensic Pathology Fellowship and Apply to Work in a Medical Examiner's or Coroner's Office. Taking on the life of being a medical examiner has it's pros & cons, for example the pros would be;High income, Exciting new cases daily, Very interesting, Action packed (bloody)& Many benefits (Dental, Insurance, Health). The cons on the other hand ranges from;Lots of schooling, Long hours,Usually does not involve travel, Graphic images, Higher possibility of obtaining an infectious disease and Stressful and high-pressure. The need for more scientific investigation of unnatural deaths became evident and the coroner's began asking doctors for

help. Over time medical schools started to prepare doctors in that specific field. The median pay of 2016 is $56,750 per year & $27.29 per hour. Employment of forensic science technicians is projected to grow 27 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. However, because it is a small occupation, the fast growth will result in only about 3,800 new jobs over the 10-year period. Competition for jobs will be strong because of substantial interest in forensic science. The job of a medical examiner demands endless curiosity and a desire to extract the truth from every case. This process can take years, and many professionals describe being haunted by cold cases that were never solved. Naturally, persistence and a strong problem-solving aptitude are desirable attributes. One of the most challenging types of cases is also one of the most common—somebody “found dead at home, no obvious injuries, no signs of foul play. ... It could be anything; drug intoxication, heart attack/stroke, head injury ... suicide, could be an accident, or could even be homicide. Every possibility has to be considered and run down.