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Forensic Pathology Fellowship

NIJ is sponsoring four one-year fellowships in forensic pathology.

The fellowships:

  • Fulfill requirements for Board certification.
  • Are offered by the Virginia Institute of Forensic Science and Medicine in partnership with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the Department of Pathology, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center.

NIJ is sponsoring the fellowships to help develop a national model for a Forensic Pathology Fellowship Recruitment Program and address the shortage of forensic pathologists in the United States.

Learn more about the fellowship Exit Notice.

Training

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CourseAudienceRegistration StartsDays  Location
Essentials of Crime Scene Investigation Training Program Session 1
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
Jan 20-22, 2010 3Largo, Fla.
Essentials of Crime Scene Investigation Training Program Session 2
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
Jan 25-27, 2010 3Largo, Fla.
Essentials of Crime Scene Investigation Training Program Session 3
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
Feb 17-19, 2010 3Largo, Fla.
Essentials of Crime Scene Investigation Training Program Session 4
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
Feb 22-24, 2010 3Largo, Fla.
Microscopical Identification of White-Powder Unknowns
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
Feb 22 - 26, 2010 4.5Westmont, Ill.
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
Mar. 8 - 12, 2010 4.5Westmont, Ill.
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
July 8 - 12, 2010 4.5Westmont, Ill.
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
Oct. 4 - 8, 2010 4.5Westmont, Ill.
Raman Microscopy
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
April 6 - 8, 2010 3Westmont, Ill.
Microscopical Examination of Forensic Trace Evidence Particles
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
April 12 - 16, 2010 4.5Westmont, Ill.
Microscopical Examination of Forensic Trace Evidence Particles
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
June 14 - 18, 2010 4.5Westmont, Ill.
Infrared Microscopy
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
April 20 - 22, 2010 3Westmont, Ill.
Infrared Microscopy
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
Nov. 2 - 4, 2010 3Westmont, Ill.
Fiber Identification
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
May 17 - 21, 2010 4.5Westmont, Ill.
Fiber Identification
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
Aug. 2 - 6, 2010 4.5Westmont, Ill.
Hair Comparison
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
May 24 - 28, 2010 4.5Westmont, Ill.
Hair Comparison
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
July 19 - 23, 2010 4.5Westmont, Ill.
Modern Polarized Light Microscopy
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
TBD4.5Westmont, Ill.
Forensic soil Examination
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
Oct. 4 - 8, 2010 4.5Westmont, Ill.
Microscopic Particle Handling: Particle Isolation, Manipulation, and Mounting
Note: Course requires completion of online components before attending the classroom session. Details are available upon registration.
ForensicsOpen
Free
Oct. 26 - 28, 2010 3Westmont, Ill.
Forensic Biological Screening WorkshopLaw Enforcement/ Crime Scene InvestigatorsClosed
Free
Nov 16-20, 2009 5Largo, Fla.
Forensic Biological Screening WorkshopLaw Enforcement/ Crime Scene InvestigatorsClosed
Free
Registration code: BIO1110
Jan 11-15, 2010 5Largo, Fla.
Forensic Biological Screening WorkshopLaw Enforcement/ Crime Scene InvestigatorsOpen
Free
Registration code: BIOFEB10
Feb 1-5, 2010 5Largo, Fla.
Forensic Biological Screening WorkshopLaw Enforcement/ Crime Scene InvestigatorsOpen
Free
Registration code: BIOMAR10
March 8-12, 2010 5Largo, Fla.
Forensic Biological Screening WorkshopLaw Enforcement/ Crime Scene InvestigatorsOpen
Free
Registration code: BIOAPR10
April 12-16, 2010 5Largo, Fla.
Leadership Assessment: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders, Forensic Science Manager WorkshopsForensicsClosed
Free
Jan 14-15, 20102Albany, N.Y.
Leadership Assessment: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders, Forensic Science Manager WorkshopsForensicsOpen
Free but spaces are limited
Feb 18-19, 20102Albany, N.Y.
Leadership Assessment: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders, Forensic Science Manager WorkshopsForensicsOpen
Free but spaces are limited
Mar 18-19, 20102Albany, N.Y.
Leadership Assessment: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders, Forensic Science Manager WorkshopsForensicsOpen
Free but spaces are limited
Apr 1-2, 20102Albany, N.Y.
Advanced Training in Medicolegal Death Investigation ForensicsClosed
Free
Nov 16-20, 20095New York, N.Y.
Advanced Training in Medicolegal Death Investigation  ForensicsOpen
Free
June 14-18, 20105New York, N.Y.
Advanced Training in Medicolegal Death Investigation ForensicsOpen
Free
Dec 13-17, 20105New York, N.Y.
Basic Training in Medicolegal Death Investigation ForensicsOpen
Free
Mar 15-19, 20105New York, N.Y.
Basic Training in Medicolegal Death Investigation ForensicsOpen
Free
Sept 13-17, 20105New York, N.Y.
Capillary Electrophoresis & Data Analysis
Using Applied Biosystems’
3130xl Genetic Analyzer & GeneMapper® ID (pdf, 2 pages)
ForensicsOpen (pdf, 2 pages)
Free but limited to 6 people per session
Dec 7-11, 20095Albany, N.Y.
Capillary Electrophoresis & Data Analysis
Using Applied Biosystems’
3130xl Genetic Analyzer & GeneMapper® ID (pdf, 2 pages)
ForensicsOpen (pdf, 2 pages)
Free but limited to 6 people per session
Jan 11-15, 20105Albany, N.Y.
Capillary Electrophoresis & Data Analysis
Using Applied Biosystems’
3130xl Genetic Analyzer & GeneMapper® ID (pdf, 2 pages)
ForensicsOpen (pdf, 2 pages)
Free but limited to 6 people per session
Jan 25-29, 20105Albany, N.Y.
Capillary Electrophoresis & Data Analysis
Using Applied Biosystems’
3130xl Genetic Analyzer & GeneMapper® ID (pdf, 2 pages)
ForensicsOpen (pdf, 2 pages)
Free but limited to 6 people per session
Feb 8-12, 20105Albany, N.Y.
Trace Evidence SymposiumCourts, Forensics, Law EnforcementTBDTBD5Clearwater Beach, Fla.
DNA Academy (Northeast Regional Forensic Institute)ForensicsClosed
Free
July 27, 200916 weeks!Albany, NY
Forensic Y-STR TrainingForensicsClosedMarch 15, 2010 5Huntington, W.Va. (Marshall University)
Forensic Y-STR TrainingForensicsClosedApril 19 - 23, 2010 5Huntington, W.Va. (Marshall University)
Forensic Y-STR TrainingForensicsClosedMay 17 - 21, 2010 5Huntington, W.Va. (Marshall University)
Forensic Y-STR TrainingForensicsClosedJune 14, 2010 5Huntington, W.Va. (Marshall University)
Forensic Y-STR TrainingForensicsClosedJuly 12, 2010 5Huntington, W.Va. (Marshall University)
Forensic Y-STR TrainingForensicsOpenAug 16, 2010 5Huntington, W.Va. (Marshall University)
Forensic Y-STR TrainingForensicsClosedSept 13, 2010 5Huntington, W.Va. (Marshall University)
Forensic Y-STR TrainingForensicsClosedOct 4, 2010 5Huntington, W.Va. (Marshall University)
Latent Print Examiner Program (pdf, 3 pages) Session 4: Fundamentals of Latent Print ExaminationForensicsClosed
Note: This is one of eleven sessions. Registration is for all sessions.
Dec 7, 2009 5Largo, Fla.
Latent Print Examiner Program (pdf, 3 pages) Session 5: Friction Ridge Automation & Collection of Known StandardsForensicsClosed
Note: This is one of eleven sessions. Registration is for all sessions.
Dec 14, 20095Largo, Fla.
Latent Print Examiner Program (pdf, 3 pages) Session 6: Ridgeology Concepts in Friction Ridge ExaminationForensicsClosed
Note: This is one of eleven sessions. Registration is for all sessions.
Feb 8, 20105Largo, Fla.
Latent Print Examiner Program (pdf, 3 pages) Session 7: Latent Print Development TechniquesForensicsClosed
Note: This is one of eleven sessions. Registration is for all sessions.
Feb 15, 20105Largo, Fla.
Latent Print Examiner Program (pdf, 3 pages) Session 8: Digital Imaging Concepts for Latent PrintsForensicsClosed
Note: This is one of eleven sessions. Registration is for all sessions.
April 12, 20105Largo, Fla.
Latent Print Examiner Program (pdf, 3 pages) Session 9: Current Issues in the Science of Friction Ridge IndividualizationForensicsClosed
Note: This is one of eleven sessions. Registration is for all sessions.
April 19, 20105Largo, Fla.
Latent Print Examiner Program (pdf, 3 pages) Session 10: Complex Latent Print Examination & IAI Certification PreparationForensicsClosed
Note: This is one of eleven sessions. Registration is for all sessions.
June 7, 20105Largo, Fla.
Latent Print Examiner Program (pdf, 3 pages) Session 11: Fingerprint Expert Witness Testimony and Program SynopsisForensicsClosed
Note: This is one of eleven sessions. Registration is for all sessions.
June 14, 20105Largo, Fla.
Introduction to Crime Mapping Using ArcGIS 9.3Law
Enforcement/Crime Scene Investigators
Open
Free
Dec 7-11, 20095Charleston, SC
Intermediate Crime Mapping Using ArcGIS 9.3Law
Enforcement/Crime Scene Investigators
Waitlist only
Free
Dec 7-11, 20095Rochester, NY
Technology Institute for Rural Law Enforcement Law
Enforcement
Open
Free
Feb 1, 20106San Diego, Calif.
Fundamental Biology & Genetics of Forensic DNA Testing (offered through the Forensic Training Network)

ForensicsOpen
Free through Dec 31, 2010, for new forensic DNA analysts in state or local public crime labs.
Anytime Web
Forensic DNA Testing Basics (offered through the Forensic Training Network)

ForensicsOpen
Free through Dec 31, 2010, for new forensic DNA analysts in state or local public crime labs.
Anytime Web
Biological Evidence Screening and Serology (offered through the Forensic Training Network)

ForensicsOpen
Free through Dec 31, 2010, for new forensic DNA analysts in state or local public crime labs.
Free
Anytime  Web
Forensic DNA Testing Markers and Methods (offered through the Forensic Training Network)

ForensicsOpen
Free through Dec 31, 2010, for new forensic DNA analysts in state or local public crime labs.
Free
Anytime Web
DNA Extraction for Forensic STR Analysis (offered through the Forensic Training Network)

ForensicsOpen
Free through Dec 31, 2010, for new forensic DNA analysts in state or local public crime labs.
AnytimeWeb
DNA Quantification for Forensic STR Analysis (offered through the Forensic Training Network)

ForensicsOpen
Free through Dec 31, 2010, for new forensic DNA analysts in state or local public crime labs.
Anytime  Web
Forensic STR Amplification (offered through the Forensic Training Network)ForensicsOpen
Free through Dec 31, 2010, for new forensic DNA analysts in state or local public crime labs.
Anytime  Web
Capillary Electrophoresis for Forensic STR Analysis (offered through the Forensic Training Network)ForensicsOpen
Free through Dec 31, 2010, for new forensic DNA analysts in state or local public crime labs.
Anytime  Web
Forensic STR Data Analysis (offered through the Forensic Training Network)ForensicsOpen
Free through Dec 31, 2010, for new forensic DNA analysts in state or local public crime labs.
Anytime  Web
Forensic STR Data Interpretation (offered through the Forensic Training Network)ForensicsOpen
Free through Dec 31, 2010, for new forensic DNA analysts in state or local public crime labs.
Anytime  Web
Forensic STR Data Interpretation (offered through the Forensic Training Network)ForensicsOpen
Free through Dec 31, 2010, for new forensic DNA analysts in state or local public crime labs.
Anytime  Web
Forensic DNA Testing Quality Assurance & Validation (offered through the Forensic Training Network)ForensicsOpen
Free through Dec 31, 2010, for new forensic DNA analysts in state or local public crime labs.
Free
Anytime  Web
Forensic DNA Databases & Courtroom Considerations (offered through the Forensic Training Network)ForensicsOpen
Free through Dec 31, 2010, for new forensic DNA analysts in state or local public crime labs.
Free
AnytimeWeb
What Every First Responding Officer Should Know About DNA EvidenceLaw
Enforcement
Open
Free
AnytimeWeb
What Every Investigator and Evidence Technician Should Know About DNA Evidence Law
Enforcement
Open
Free
AnytimeWeb
Collecting DNA Evidence at Property Crime Scenes Law
Enforcement
Open
Free
AnytimeWeb
Español for Law Enforcement Law
Enforcement
Open
Free
AnytimeWeb
Technology Institute for Corrections CorrectionsClosed
Free
TBD6TBD
Mock Prison Riot CorrectionsClosedTBD4Wheeling, W.Va.
Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court CourtsOpen
Free
AnytimeWeb
DNA — A Prosecutor's Practice Notebook CourtsOpen
Free
AnytimeWeb
Forensic Management Academy ForensicsClosedTBD6Morgantown, W.Va.
Advanced DNA Technologies Training ForensicsClosedDec 7, 20095Huntington, W.Va.
Crime Scene and DNA Basics ForensicsOpen
Free
AnytimeWeb
Laboratory Orientation and Testing of Body Fluids and Tissues ForensicsOpen
Free
AnytimeWeb
Laboratory Safety Programs ForensicsOpen
Free
AnytimeWeb
DNA Extraction and Quantitation ForensicsOpen
Free
AnytimeWeb
DNA Amplification ForensicsOpen
Free
AnytimeWeb
Amplified DNA Product Separation ForensicsOpen
Free
AnytimeWeb
STR Data Analysis and Interpretation ForensicsOpen
Free
AnytimeWeb
Population Genetics and Statistics ForensicsOpen
Free
AnytimeWeb
Communication Skills, Report Writing, and Courtroom Testimony ForensicsOpen
Free
AnytimeWeb
Non-STR DNA Markers: SNPs, Y-STRs, LCN and mtDNA ForensicsOpen
Free
AnytimeWeb
Advanced and Emerging DNA Techniques and TechnologiesForensicsOpen
Free
AnytimeWeb
Voice Interoperable Voice Communications WebinarLaw EnforcementOpen
Free
Recording ID: P5DHKP-1
AnytimeWeb
Prerecorded
Alternative Power for Remote Communications Sites Webinar Law EnforcementOpen
Free
Recording ID: M3NNSF
AnytimeWeb
Prerecorded
Hair Evaluation for DNA Analysis ForensicsOpen
Free for public lab employees.
$177 for others.
AnytimeWeb
To Hell and Back: The Ethics of Stewardship and the Stewardship of Ethics (offered through RTI International)ForensicsOpen
Free
Anytime Web
Prerecorded
Introduction to Uncertainty in Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, Part 1 (offered through RTI International)ForensicsOpen
Free
Anytime Web
Prerecorded
Introduction to Uncertainty in Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, Part 2 (offered through RTI International)ForensicsFree
Prerequisite: Part 1
Coming SoonWeb
Live course (recorded version not yet available)
Introduction to Uncertainty in Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, Part 3 (offered through RTI International)ForensicsFree
Prerequisite: Parts 1 and 2
Coming SoonWeb
Live course (recorded version not yet available)
SOP Writing for ISO 17025 Accreditation (offered through RTI International)ForensicsOpen
Free
Anytime Web
Prerecorded
Best Practices for Volumetric Measurement (offered through RTI International)ForensicsOpen
Free
Anytime Web
Prerecorded
Fundamentals of LC/MS/MS (offered through RTI International)ForensicsOpen
Free
Anytime Web
Prerecorded
The Zzzz Drugs: From Analysis to Interpretation (offered through RTI International)ForensicsOpen
Free
Anytime Web
Prerecorded
Opioids and Pain Management (offered through RTI International)ForensicsOpen
Free
Anytime Web
Prerecorded
Expert Testimony Training for the Prosecutor and Scientist (offered through RTI International)ForensicsOpen
Free
Anytime Web
Expert Testimony Training for the Prosecutor and Scientist II (offered through RTI International)ForensicsOpen
Free
Anytime Web
Date Modified: November 20, 2009