2.  Perform autopsies to determine cause of death  May testify in a court of law  May collect remains from a crime scene  Determine the manner of death  Work closely with law enforcement (“Forensic Science Careers”)

3.  Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, biology or forensic science  Obtain a Doctor of Medicine or a Doctor of Osteopathy  After obtaining MD or OD enter residency in pathology and forensic pathology (“Forensic Science Careers”)

4.  After residency is complete a board exam is taken  This certifies you to become a medical examiner where you can start practicing  Additional 8-13 years after high school to become medical examiner (“Forensic Science Careers”)

5.  Help catch murderers  Good Salary, ranges from $100,000- $250,000  Government Job so get good benefits and pension  Better hours than Doctors  Good Job Security (“How Stuff Works”)

6.  Many years of schooling  Psychological stress of dealing with dead bodies  Deal with violent crimes and grieving families  Irregular working hours depending on day/case (“Diploma Guide”)

7.  In some parts of the United States the medical examiner will take over for the sheriff if need be  In Italy in the 14 th century the University of Bologna was the first to have documented autopsies  Many medical examiners prefer using hardware tools to do autopsies vs. the delicate tools surgeons use. (“Discover Magazine”)

8.  Growth rate of 24% 2010-2020  High competition for jobs (“Forensics Colleges”)

9.  "A Medical Examiner Career: Pros and Cons." Diploma Guide. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Oct. 2014.  "Forensic Science Careers." Forensic Science Careers. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2014.  Franklin, Barry. "Forensic Medical Examiner Salary, Career & Educational Requirements." Forensics Colleges. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2014  Freedman, David. "November 2014." Discover Magazine. N.p., 31 Aug. 2012. Web. 18 Oct. 2014.  Scheve, Tom. "10 Cool Things About Being a Medical Examiner - HowStuffWorks." HowStuffWorks. N.p., 15 Mar. 2011. Web. 18 Oct. 2014.