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Morehouse School of Medicine Program

Forensic Pathology (PTH)Community-based university affiliated
Decatur, GA
2
Positions
$81,377
PGY1 Salary

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3101230001
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
2

Contact Information

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
5.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
2/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
5
Non-Physician Staff:
3
0
Female Faculty:
20.00%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
100%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office fellowship provides comprehensive forensic pathology training, including regular death scene investigations, 40+ annual lectures, and rotations at the University of Tennessee Anthropological Research Facility, NMS Labs, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Fellows also attend NAME and AAFS conferences and handle a diverse caseload across urban and rural counties for broad hands-on experience.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$81,377
PGY-1
$81,377
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Decatur, GA

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3101230001
Total Positions:
2
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2025 - 12/15/2025
Interview Period:
10/15/2025 - 2/1/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

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)

IMG data not available for this program

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

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