Forensic Pathology Fellowship
A one-year fellowship at Oklahoma's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, now accepting applications for 2028–2029. Train in Oklahoma City or Tulsa with 200+ complete autopsies and 16 board-certified forensic pathologists.
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Photos of Oklahoma City and Tulsa courtesy of Oklahoma Tourism.
Why Choose Oklahoma?
Real caseload, close mentorship, and every tool you need to succeed.
With accreditation dating back to 1972, the Oklahoma OCME offers a well-established fellowship built on hands-on experience. Fellows handle a wide variety of cases from a jurisdiction of more than 4 million residents, train with in-house toxicology, anthropology, and investigative resources, and earn a competitive $100,000 salary. With locations in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa and a low cost of living, Oklahoma is a rewarding place to launch a career in forensic pathology. View more informaion about Oklahoma at TravelOK!
Hands on Casework
Fellows perform at least 200 complete forensic autopsies, building skill and confidence across a wide range of cases.
Real-world Experience
Fellows accompany investigators to death scenes and train alongside the Tulsa Police Department and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
World Class Resources
An accredited in-house toxicology lab, forensic anthropology, and LODOX and CT imaging support every stage of the investigation.
Academic Support
Biweekly case conferences, weekly histology sessions, and monthly didactics, plus opportunities for research and presenting at state and national conferences.
Fellowship Program
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the State of Oklahoma offers a one-year ACGME-accredited forensic pathology fellowship. The program began in 1972 and has kept its accreditation ever since. It has two fellowship positions, based in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
The fellowship prepares physicians to practice forensic pathology in any kind of jurisdiction or in an academic setting. Fellows' main clinical work is performing forensic post-mortem examinations and forming medical opinions on cause and manner of death.
Curriculum
During the year, fellows complete at least 200 full forensic autopsies, each covering external, internal, anatomic, and microscopic examination. Training also spans death scene investigation (including accompanying investigators to scenes), photography, radiography with LODOX and CT, and criminalistics with the Tulsa Police Department and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
Fellowship Application Journey
From application, to your first day.
The OCME welcomes applications from physicians who have completed, or are completing, residency training in anatomic or anatomic and clinical pathology at an accredited program. The sections below outline eligibility requirements, application materials, and key dates, and questions can be directed to the fellowship program coordinator.
Apply
Submit your application materials, your CV, letters of recommendation, and personal statement, by the posted deadline.
Interview
Selected applicants are invited to interview, meet faculty and current fellows, and learn more about the program.
NRMP Match
Positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program, where applicants and programs submit their rank lists.
Onboarding
Matched fellows complete licensing, credentialing, and orientation steps to prepare for a July start.
July 1 Start
Matched fellows complete licensing, credentialing, and orientation steps to prepare for a July start.
Meet Your Directors
Ross Miller, M.D.
Dr. Miller is board certified in anatomic and forensic pathology and has led the OCME fellowship since 2018.
Edana Stroberg, D.O.
Dr. Stroberg is board certified in anatomic, clinical, and forensic pathology and has served as Associate Program Director since 2018.
Ready to apply for 2028–2029?
Got Questions?
Submit all your applications directly to this email: Fellowship@ocme.ok.gov or apply with ERAS.
Applicants must have completed a pathology residency at an ACGME-accredited program in the United States.
No. Our program operates independently and is not affiliated with Oklahoma State University (OSU), the University of Oklahoma (OU), or any other university.
Unfortunately, no. Because we are not under a university umbrella, we are unable to host or sponsor visa holders. However, if you do not require visa sponsorship, you are eligible to apply, and we would be happy to consider your application.
No, there is nothing you are required to learn beforehand. All necessary training will be provided during the program.
