Associate Medical Examiner, District 5 & 24, Lake County, FL

The Districts 5 & 24 Medical Examiner’s Office is pleased to announce an opportunity to join four experienced board certified forensic pathologists in central Florida.

The Office of the Medical Examiner is located in sunny Lake County, a stone’s throw from Florida’s coastal beaches and theme parks. Home to more than 1,000 freshwater lakes and rivers, Lake County offers a simple and natural view of “Old Florida”, with endless acres of preserves to include access to three state parks, one state forest, one national wildlife refuge and one national forest. Lake County offers a low cost of living with no state income tax, and safe and friendly communities. The charming city of Mount Dora is well known for its top-rated art festival, fall craft festival, sailing regatta, antique shops, and award-winning cuisine, and nearby Tavares has evolved as a seaplane culture. Lake County is minutes away from the Orlando area attractions and the Orlando International Airport to the southeast, Tampa only slightly further to the southwest, Gainesville to the north, and both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts within a short day trip.

The office is based in Lake County and has jurisdiction over Lake, Marion, Sumter, Citrus, Hernando, and Seminole counties, covering a large area of central Florida extending to the Gulf Coast. The area is well known for its citrus heritage, equestrian centers and numerous outdoor activities including freshwater and saltwater fishing.

The recent introduction of a web based case management system allows for the flexibility of working remotely when not scheduled to perform autopsies.

The pathologists are volunteer faculty with the University of Central Florida, and are regularly involved in educational activities including with the regional trauma center, child death review team, and law enforcement. Our population is growing, influenced both by expanding developments and by fluctuations in seasonal/non-permanent residents. The districts are currently seeking out a site to build a new facility in anticipation of further population growth and additional staffing.

University of Florida - MD-Pathology-Medical Examiner

Classification Title: Associate Medical Examiner - Clinical Ast/Aso/Full Prof - Forensic/Anatomic Pathologistÿ

Job Description: The Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level (clinical track) to serve as an Associate Medical Examiner for the District 8 Medical Examiner Office and be part of the Autopsy Pathology clinical service. The Medical Examiner office is housed at a stand-alone, state-of-the-art building in southwest Gainesville, located approximately 3 miles from UF Health Shands Hospital. The office serves seven counties and is responsible for approximately 700 death investigations annually. The Shands Hospital autopsy service covers inpatient, outpatient, and private medical autopsies.

Primary responsibilities include the conduct of medicolegal death investigations for the local jurisdiction. Activities will include all the usual components of performing medicolegal autopsies, consultation with law enforcement, attorneys, medical professionals; and providing deposition and trial testimony in judicial proceedings.ÿ Hospital and private autopsies are performed at Shands Hospital on a rotating schedule.ÿ Teaching of residents and fellows is a crucial component of the role and includes clinical teaching during forensic and medical autopsies and providing didactic education on an annual basis.ÿ Support for scholarly activity, broadly defined as contributions to the advancement of the field, is provided for medical school faculty.

Expected Salary: Salary and rank are negotiable, commensurate with experience

Minimum Requirements: Applicants must have an M.D. or D.O. degree, possess or be eligible for board certification in Forensic and Anatomic Pathology, and possess or be eligible for a state of Florida Medical

Preferred Qualifications: Scholarly study and investigation is expected.

Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

University of Florida - Details - Clinical Ast/Aso/Full Prof - Forensic/Anatomic Pathologist (ufl.edu)

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Applicants for the district medical examiner position shall submit Curriculum Vitae, a letter of application outlining interests, and a list of three references. The letter should be addressed to:

Bruce A. Goldberger, Ph.D.
Chief, Director and Professor
Forensic Medicine Division
Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine
University of Florida College of Medicine
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Chief Medical Examiner, District 2, Tallahassee, FL

For more information, check the following brochure. Deadline is March 31, 2023. All inquires to:

Jon R. Thogmartin, M.D.
Interim District Two Medical Examiner
District Six Medical Examiner
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727-639-1324

Associate Medical Examiner, District 4, Jacksonville, FL

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2023 Annual FAME Educational Conference

The upcoming meeting of the Florida Association of Medical Examiners will be held July 19-21, 2021 at the Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate.  The room rate is $189/night. Download the "Save the Date" flyer HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact Ricardo Camacho at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..