Taxonomy Code 207ZF0201X

The directory of Forensic Pathologists in Louisville, Kentucky was last updated 1/9/2024

Forensic Pathologists
Taxonomy Code 207ZF0201X

Classification: Pathology

Description

A forensic pathologist is expert in investigating and evaluating cases of sudden, unexpected, suspicious and violent death as well as other specific classes of death defined by law. The forensic pathologist serves the public as coroner or medical examiner, or by performing medicolegal autopsies for such officials.

Notes

Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007.
www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definiton added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]

Additional Resources: American Board of Pathology, 2007.
http://www.abpath.org/.
American Osteopathic Board of Pathology, 2007.
http://www.osteopathic.org/certification

Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Pathology.
Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology.