Fellowship in Forensic Pathology

1. Completion of Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology (AP/CP), Anatomic Pathology/Neuropathology (AP/NP), or Anatomic Pathology (AP) residency at the required training level (Postgraduate Year 3).
2. Must be eligible for medical licensure in Tennessee.
3. International Medical Graduates must provide an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.
4. Official United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) score reports are required.
5. Three letters of recommendation, a current curriculum vitae, and a personal statement are required.

The Forensic Pathology Fellowship at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), Memphis, is a one-year program providing specialized training in forensic death investigation. Fellows gain extensive hands-on experience in autopsy examination of traumatic, toxicological, and natural deaths, along with training in death-scene investigation, forensic toxicology, forensic anthropology, forensic odontology, postmortem radiology, and courtroom testimony. The program also provides opportunities for forensic research, specialized coursework, and participation in professional forensic pathology conferences.

1. Apply through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match Program.
2. For the 2028–2029 cycle, applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
3. Submit three letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae, personal statement, official USMLE/COMLEX score reports, and ECFMG certificate if applicable.
4. Applications are reviewed by the fellowship selection team.
5. Applicants considered for appointment are invited to a virtual interview with the Program Director, selected faculty, and current fellows.
6. Interviews are conducted between November and January each year.