Responsibilities

Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner (CCOCME), in conjunction with the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, offers a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship training program in forensic pathology. The office serves Clark County, Nevada, which includes Las Vegas and surrounding urban and rural areas, with a combined population of over 2.4 million people and an additional 45 million visitors each year. In 2024, there were 21,692 deaths in Clark County. CCOCME was contacted regarding 8,784 of these deaths, of which 5,988 deaths required a full investigation, and 3,755 deaths, including 198 child fatalities, required a forensic examination performed by a forensic pathologist.

The fellow trains under the supervision and guidance of experienced board-certified forensic pathologists, participates in scene investigations, and is responsible for complete postmortem examinations (approximately 200–250), including thorough reports that effectively convey their findings and opinions. The fellow must have good communication skills to discuss cases with family members, law enforcement, and attorneys; participates in conferences with interested parties; assists in teaching rotating medical students and other medical trainees; and receives education in court testimony procedures. The fellow devotes six to ten weeks to laboratory experience (e.g., toxicology, anthropology/odontology, and crime laboratory) and gains proficiency in all ACGME competencies.

Qualifications

Valid Nevada class C driver’s license at the time of training
Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine degree (MD/DO)
Valid license to practice medicine in the state of Nevada at the time of training
Successful completion of an ACGME accredited anatomic pathology residency
USMLE or COMLEX Transcript
Eligibility for certification in anatomic pathology (AP) or anatomic/clinical pathology (AP/CP) by the American Board of Pathology

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Compensation

Salary will be based on graduate medical education year, commensurate with the level of postgraduate training in pathology
In addition to UNLV PYG based salary, the CCOCME is providing a stipend in the amount of $54,000 making the total salary range $100,000 to $120,000 based on program year
No state income tax in Nevada
One paid national conference (NAME or AAFS)
Relocation allowance up to $5000.00
Paid vacation and sick leave as defined by the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV GME vacation/annual leave policy
Health; Dental; & Vision Insurance
Professional Liability
Disability Insurance; Life Insurance

How to apply

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, in conjunction with the CCOCME, participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) Program Code: 2028310F0, and applicants must be registered in order to be considered.

We are currently accepting applications for fellowship year 2027-2028 through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The fellowship’s Accreditation ID is 3103130001.

The MyERAS application requires the following information:

Medical school transcripts and Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
Official transcript of USMLE Steps 1-3 or COMLEX-USA Levels 1-3
Curriculum vitae (CV) without gaps in time
Personal statement or letter of interest (one page)
Three (3) letters of reference (one from your program director)
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Notification of selection for interviews and interviews will begin in October 2025. For any additional questions, please contact: ForensicFellowship@clarkcountynv.gov.

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