Medical Examiners are the doctors who perform various tests and procedures to find the cause of death of different patients. Most of these people may have died in suspicious circumstances. They examine the organs, cells, tissue and body fluids of the dead patients to determine the correct cause and time of their death. They also use medical records of the patients for this purpose. Medical Examiners play a crucial role in court cases demanding autopsy reports.

Qualifying Exam

Candidates who want to practice as Medical Examiner in any hospital should first obtain MBBS degree. Then they should as well obtain MD degree in Pathology. Candidates having these degrees can pursue their career as Medical Examiner. They should be licensed practitioners. Medical Examiners having more experience in this field can find job in high profile health organizations.

Who are eligible to apply?

Candidates who want to pursue MD degree course in Pathology in any recognized college should qualify the entrance test conducted by the concerned authority.

Candidates having MBBS degree are only eligible to apply for this entrance test. Candidates who have passed plus two with the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology can do MBBS course in any Medical Institution recognized by Medical Council of India. They should also obtain good score in the medical entrance test to get admission to the MBBS course.

Key elements in the process

• Pass plus two in science stream with Biology as one of the subjects
• Obtain MBBS degree
• Obtain MD degree in Pathology
• Apply for the job

Skills required for a Medical Examiner

Medical Examiner should have good perseverance to the variety of unfavorable conditions which are common in this profession. Another best quality needed for Medical Examiner is good eye-hand coordination.  They should be able to work both independently and as a team. They should possess excellent knowledge about human anatomy. They should also need good communication and interpersonal skills to present their reports effectively. They should be well aware of the laws, legal procedures and government regulations. They should have immense patience to work in this field.