226902 - Forensic pathologist

Performs pathological autopsies, special examinations, and determines the causes of violent death. Diagnoses the diseases of living and deceased individuals. Recognizes disease and establishes diagnosis, identifies causes of diseases, their cellular, biochemical, immunological mechanisms, and clinical signs.

Main activities

* perform an autopsy on a deceased person and determines the cause of death;
* collect evidence and record medical facts useful to judges and criminal investigation institutions;
* provide expert conclusions and testify in court, providing a medical context for legal cases;
* conduct forensic examinations and determine or rules out criminal activity;
* collaborate with police and judicial investigation specialists, collect necessary information and evidence.

Characteristic competences

* practically determine the cause of death;
* perform high-quality autopsies;
* summarize the findings of the pathology;
* provide court testimonies and expert conclusions;
* collaborate with courts, police, and other criminal legal institutions.