What is a forensic medical examiner and how to become one

Key steps to become a forensic medical examiner

1. Explore forensic medical examiner education requirements

   Most common forensic medical examiner degrees

   Bachelor's

   51.9 %

   Doctorate

   22.2 %

   Associate

   18.5 %

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2. Complete relevant forensic medical examiner training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New forensic medical examiners learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a forensic medical examiner based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real forensic medical examiner resumes.

3. Research forensic medical examiner duties and responsibilities

   • Supervise and analyze medical necessity review of manage care appeals.
   • Blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique ensure all specimens are collect accurately, on time and according to establish procedures.
   • Blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique ensure all specimens are collect accurately, on time and according to establish procedures.

4. Apply for forensic medical examiner jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a forensic medical examiner job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams