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San Diego County Medical Examiner Program

Forensic Pathology (PTH)Other
San Diego, CA
2
Positions
$109,179
PGY1 Salary

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3100530002
Program Type:
Other
Total Positions:
2

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
3.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
Non-Physician Staff:
4
0
Female Faculty:
50.00%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Forensic Pathology Fellowship is a one-year ACGME accredited program offering specialized training in forensic pathology. Fellows gain hands-on experience in autopsies, court testimony, and case reviews. They also participate in scene investigations, use advanced lab resources, and attend conferences. The program emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and diverse case exposure to prepare fellows for a career in forensic pathology.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$109,179
PGY-1
$109,179
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
San Diego, CA

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3100530002
Total Positions:
2
Program Type:
Other

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2025 - 2/28/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2025 - 3/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
2368310F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

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