Morehouse School of Medicine
The Morehouse School of Medicine Forensic Pathology (Pathology) fellowship in Decatur, GA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Morehouse School of Medicine/DeKalb County Medical Examiner one-year ACGME-accredited forensic pathology fellowship, the first sponsored by an HBCU, with over 40 onsite lectures, a week at the University of Tennessee Anthropological Research Facility, a week at NMS Labs for toxicology, multi-week Georgia Bureau of Investigation rotations (toxicology, firearms, serology, trace evidence) and funded attendance at the NAME and AAFS meetings. Fellows take part in death scene investigations throughout the year.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- For the 2027-2028 cycle only ERAS applications are considered and the program participates in the NRMP; interview slots fill quickly.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
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Research last checked November 1, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Gerald T. Gowitt, MD
- Program coordinator
- Alma Fuller
- Deputy Chief Medical Examiner
- Fredric Hellman, MD
- Address
- 3550 Kensington Rd, Decatur, GA 30032
- Phone
- 404-508-3507
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Forensic Pathology fellowship training
Forensic Pathology is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Pathology. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Morehouse School of Medicine Forensic Pathology fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Morehouse School of Medicine Forensic Pathology fellowship?
The program length recorded for this entry is 1 year. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Morehouse School of Medicine Forensic Pathology fellowship offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Morehouse School of Medicine Forensic Pathology fellowship pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.