Our department provides instruction in the theory, concepts and principles of forensic medicine; the medico-legal and technical aspects of death scene investigations; and clinical forensic pathology skills. We also cover the emerging demands, roles and responsibilities of medico-legal investigators and clinical forensic specialists. As an evolving field, our department strives to continue aligning the curriculum and field experience to the needs of the profession.
We instruct students in PCOM's forensic medicine (and related) programs including:
Our faculty are focused on helping our students acquire skills in:
Our faculty also provide instruction in the interpretation of research in forensics and skills in utilizing information technology to access information in forensic medicine.
Department of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
Hassman Academic Center, Suite 403A-6
4170 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone: 215-871-6796 | Fax: 215-871-6865
Gregory McDonald, DO, FCAP
Chair and Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
Email: gregorymcd@pcom.edu
Teresa Curry
Academic Coordinator
Department of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
Email: terric@pcom.edu
Program Director, Forensic Medicine
Professor of Pathology, Microbiology, Immunology and Forensic Medicine
Phone: 215-871-6796
Email: gregorymcd@pcom.edu
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