Open Rank of Forensic Pathology

The Office of the Medical Investigator administratively housed at the University of New Mexico is seeking three full time forensic pathologists to join an amazing team of forensic pathologists housing one of the most reputable forensic pathology fellowship programs that has trained 121 forensic pathologists since 1975. The Office of the Medical Investigator is a statewide centralized academically based medicolegal death investigative agency for New Mexico. This agency investigates approximately 7000 of the 18000 deaths that occur each year in New Mexico and performs approximately 2000 autopsies and 2500 external examinations each year. The office has been NAME accredited since 1976. Detailed death investigation data 1977-present is recorded in an electronic database. About New MexicoNew Mexico is the fifth largest state in the United States and is home to roughly 2.1 million people. New Mexico offers one of the most diverse landscapes of any U.S state from auburn deserts grasslands mesas and snow-capped mountain peaks. Experience over 300 days of sunshine and all four seasons Outdoor pursuits await in our beautiful state. New Mexico is also full of diversity with roughly half the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino and is home to the fourth largest Native American community in the U.S.About theOMIA cohesive teamof board-certified forensic pathologists two forensic anthropologists aforensic odontologist two neuropathologists pathologists assistants andPathology and Radiology consults at the University of New Mexico.NAME accreditedand modernized facility.On-siteComputed Tomography CT scanner used to triage every case.WorklifeBalance An average of ten exam days per month when fully staffed. Telecommuteoptions when not performing examinations.ForensicPathology Fellowship Program Funded for four fellows with an incredibletraining track-record.University ofNew Mexico Faculty appointments within the Pathology Department.RotatingPathology residents and medical students providing ample mentor and educationopportunities.Researchopportunities A full-time epidemiologist physicist and staff for statisticalanalysis.Grief servicesdepartment assists with family communication.Completesupport staff Investigators who respond to scenes and staff the office 247morphology technicians and full administrative support staff.Histologyservices provided by a local laboratory. Toxicology testing is provided by anationally recognized external laboratory.Privatetransportation services for judicial hearings within New Mexico.BenefitsMultipleretirement plan optionsDefinedcontribution plan options similar to a pension with significant employercontributionTax deferredvoluntary retirement plans 403b and 457bAnnual leave21 daysyear 252 hours maximum accrualSick leave 10working daysParental leaveUp to 120 consecutive days or 17 weeks inclusive of holidaysProfessionalleave Up to 12 working days in a fiscal year3000 annuallyfor professionaleducationtravel expensesRelocationpackageMedicalDental Basic Life and Long-Term Disability CoverageTuitionRemission for employee and spousedomestic partner