Job Description:
Entry: #7
Interest in the Job: On a scale from 1-10, my interest in this job would be a 4, only because the high salary sparks my interest.
Education/Training/Certifications: A medical degree is required, either a M.D. (Medical Doctor) or a D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), with license from the state to work in that field, as well as to be certified by the American Board of Pathology (A.B.P.) in forensic pathology. In addition, an individual must complete about five years of training after graduating from medical school.
Responsibilities and/or Daily Activities: Medical examiners are doctors that examine the body of a deceased victim by gathering information from autopsies to determine the cause and time of death as well as an identity of the victim if not known.
Salary: The salary ranges between $91,000 to a high $250,000, depending on experience and place of work.
Pros/Cons:
Sources: http://study.com/how_to_become_a_medical_examiner.html
http://work.chron.com/medical-examiners-salary-range-3884.html
Interest in the Job: On a scale from 1-10, my interest in this job would be a 4, only because the high salary sparks my interest.
Education/Training/Certifications: A medical degree is required, either a M.D. (Medical Doctor) or a D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), with license from the state to work in that field, as well as to be certified by the American Board of Pathology (A.B.P.) in forensic pathology. In addition, an individual must complete about five years of training after graduating from medical school.
Responsibilities and/or Daily Activities: Medical examiners are doctors that examine the body of a deceased victim by gathering information from autopsies to determine the cause and time of death as well as an identity of the victim if not known.
Salary: The salary ranges between $91,000 to a high $250,000, depending on experience and place of work.
Pros/Cons:
- Extremely high salary
- Help solve crime
- Every day is different
- Great amount of education required
- Possible disgusting jobs to some
- Lot of work hours
Sources: http://study.com/how_to_become_a_medical_examiner.html
http://work.chron.com/medical-examiners-salary-range-3884.html