Forensic Pathology Fellow (medical Examiner%27s Office) - Actively Recruited

Job Summary

Perform autopsies and postmortem examinations under supervision to determine causes and manners of death.

Collect evidence for law enforcement agencies.

Prepare reports of postmortem examinations and autopsies.

Perform scene investigations to accurately determine causes and manners of death in particular cases.

Assist in handling the work of assigned staff to ensure that autopsies are done in an appropriate manner.

Supervise the work performed by Forensic Technicians.

Answer inquiries from relatives and other interested parties as to the causes and manners of death.

Consult with the Department's investigators.

Make decisions concerning release of organs and tissues for transplantation purposes.

Report communicable disease and other health threats found at autopsies to the Board of Health.

Remain available to prepare expert testimony in criminal or civil court or at civil or criminal depositions.

The Fellowship Program for 2025-2026 starts 7/1/2025 and ends 6/30/2026.

Minimum Qualifications


* Graduation from an accredited school of medicine with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Osteopathic Medicine or a directly related field.


* Must possess a valid MD license to practice medicine in the State of Illinois that must be in good standing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation at the time of start

OR


* Willing and able to obtain Anatomic Pathology or Forensic Pathology Board Certifications at the time of start.


* Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.


* Ability to obtain and maintain license and/or certification requirements.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.



*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS



* Knowledge of the field of Forensic Pathology/Medicine.


* Ability to perform autopsies, follow medical instructions and procedures, to work under unpleasant conditions.


* Skill in the use of a microscope and the interpretation of histology findings, the use of transcription devices, autopsy equipment, in...