At Grace Path, we are committed to providing accessible, evidence-based forensic pathology services. Whether you’re a medical examiner, attorney, or family member seeking accurate death investigation resources, this page offers curated links to trusted organizations, educational material, and professional standards.
Professional Organizations
- National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) – Promoting excellence in medicolegal death investigation.
- College of American Pathologists (CAP) – Accreditation, CME, and laboratory standards for pathologists.
- National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) – Federal resources and publications on forensic science and pathology.
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) – Multidisciplinary forensic science organization supporting education and research.
- The American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) – Offers certification and professional standards for individuals conducting death investigations in medical examiner and coroner systems.
- National Academy of Sciences (NAS) – Provides authoritative reports on forensic science, public health, and policy, including the landmark 2009 report on strengthening forensic disciplines.
- American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT) – Accredits forensic toxicology laboratories and certifies individual practitioners to ensure competence in postmortem and human performance toxicology.
- National Society for Histotechnology (NSH) – Provides education, certification resources, and technical standards for professionals involved in histologic preparation, including forensic tissue analysis.
Continuing Education & Certification
- Accredited Forensic Pathology Fellowships (ACGME) – Directory of certified programs for subspecialty training.
- American Board of Pathology (ABPath) – Certification and maintenance of certification for anatomical, clinical, and forensic pathologists.
Guidelines & Best Practices
- CDC Guidelines for Death Scene Investigation – Standard protocols for medicolegal death investigators.
- NIH Medico-Legal Autopsy Guidelines – Detailed overview of forensic postmortem examinations.
- NAME Standards – Forensic Autopsy Performance Standards.
- NAME Manner of Death Standards – Essential definitions for Manner of death.
Legal & Government Resources
- National Institute of Justice (NIJ) – Federal research and data supporting forensic science improvements.
- Office of Special Forensic Services – DOJ – Government policy and forensic program support.
Family & Community Resources
- GriefShare – Compassionate support groups and guidance for those experiencing loss.
- National Center for Fatality Review & Prevention – Resources for families and professionals investigating unexpected deaths in children.
- Funeral Consumers Alliance – Consumer rights and transparency in end-of-life decisions.