ACGME-Accredited • One-Year Program
Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner (PCOME) – Tucson, Arizona
Now Accepting Applications for the 2027–2028 Academic Year
The Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner (PCOME) in Tucson, Arizona, offers a rigorous and immersive ACGME-accredited Forensic Pathology Fellowship designed to prepare trainees for board certification and a successful career in forensic pathology. Fellows train within a nationally recognized medicolegal system that provides exceptional case diversity, high autopsy volume, and expert mentorship.
Training Environment
The primary training site, the NAME-accredited PCOME, investigates more than 4,500 cases annually, including approximately 100 homicides. Fellows will personally complete 200–250 autopsies, working closely with a team of eight board-certified forensic pathologists.
Additional training experiences include:
- A rotation at the Tucson Police Department Crime Lab
- A dedicated forensic toxicology rotation at NMS Labs
- Scene investigation training by accompanying medicolegal death investigators
Specialized Experience
Located near the U.S.–Mexico border, PCOME is an international leader in the examination and identification of unidentified and skeletal human remains, particularly those of migrant decedents. Fellows receive hands-on instruction in skeletal analysis and identification techniques through direct collaboration with in-house forensic anthropologists.
Courtroom & Testimony Training
Fellows begin with observation of staff forensic pathologists delivering expert testimony. As competency grows, fellows gain experience providing courtroom testimony in cases they have personally managed—an essential component of forensic pathology practice.
Scholarly Activity
Fellows are encouraged to pursue a scholarly project with the opportunity to:
- Present at national forensic or pathology conferences
- Publish in peer-reviewed journals
Eligibility Requirements:
Board eligible/certified in AP or AP/CP
The University of Arizona sponsors J-1 visas only.
Stipend:
Commensurate with the level of postgraduate training
Contact:
fellowship@pathology.arizona.edu
Kevin Lougee, DO
Director, Forensic Pathology Fellowship Program
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
P.O. Box 245108
1501 N. Campbell Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85724-5059
