The Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is a statewide medical examiner system with four regional district offices encompassing 13 forensic pathologists and a Chief Medical Examiner. The OCME Western District covering the western region of Virginia is seeking a forensic pathologist to join the staff of 3 current forensic pathologists. Responsibilities include death investigations, postmortem exams, approximately 250 medicolegal autopsies per year, consultations with interested parties, court testimony, and supervision of staff, and other administrative oversight duties. The position advises/ supervises local medical examiners as a part of a fifty five year old statewide medical examiner system. Educational responsibilities include the instruction of fellows, medical students, public safety officers and others. The pathologist will participate in educational, training and research activities and participate on committees. Occasional overnight travel.