Forensic pathologists, or medical examiners, are specially trained physicians who examine the bodies of people who died suddenly, unexpectedly, or violently. A forensic pathology practitioner will ...

They specialize in determining the causes of sudden, unexpected or violent deaths. But according to the National Academy of Sciences, the U.S. is facing a critical shortage of these professionals.

"While that is part of our role, the scope of forensic pathology goes far beyond autopsy examinations," Dr. Folkerth continued. "In addition to performing the final diagnostic evaluation of a person ...

World-renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Werner Spitz, who made his name in Detroit and sat on the first of two government committees to review President John F. Kennedy's assassination, died Sunday at ...