Forensic Pathology Scholarship Open to Medical Students and Residents. Apply by October 11

ASCP is looking for medical students and pathology residents interested in gaining experience in forensic pathology through the transformative ASCP Forensic Pathology Rotation Scholarship Award, funded through a grant supported by the National Institute of Justice and George Mason University.

ASCP has previously awarded 19 scholarships to pathology residents through this unique opportunity and, in its final round of this scholarship program, ASCP is expanding eligibility to include medical students alongside pathology residents. Applications are due by Friday, October 11, 2024, and rotations must occur by June 30, 2026. Interested applicants can apply here.

Through this unique opportunity, medical students and pathology residents are matched with a participating partner Medical Examiner-Coroner Office (10 sites available) across the country, for a 1-month on-site rotation. Awardees are provided with a $6,000 stipend to support travel and lodging during the rotation.

Past awardees have overwhelmingly reported rotations to be well-mentored, transformative experiences that have opened their eyes to the vital and fascinating role forensic pathology plays in modern society. Following her award rotation as a pathology resident, Anna Garcia MD said, “My ASCP/NIJ forensic pathology scholarship rotation was one of the best experiences in medicine thus far. I worked with forensic pathologists who were supportive, committed to my learning, and down-to-earth, fun people. The advice they have given me is invaluable. I would recommend this scholarship to anyone who wants the opportunity to be immersed in the field of forensic pathology while learning about underserved/underrepresented communities and their unique needs.”

To apply for this rotation experience, visit the full application here.

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