Deputy Chief Medical Examiner
Pracademic Partners
Pittsburgh, PA · Posted September 24, 2026
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, DEPUTY CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER Allegheny County, Pennsylvania | Salary: $290,000–$300,000 Lead forensic pathology operations in one of Pennsylvania’s premier academic and healthcare regions. Pracademic Partners is please to partner with Allegheny County in its search for an accomplished and collaborative forensic pathology professional to serve as its next Deputy Chief Medical Examiner. This leadership role combines advanced forensic pathology practice with operational oversight, mentorship, quality management, and multidisciplinary collaboration within the Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner (ACOME). Reporting to the Chief Medical Examiner, the Deputy Chief Medical Examiner helps oversee pathology operations while continuing to perform forensic pathology duties including postmortem examinations, determination of cause and manner of death, courtroom testimony, and expert forensic consultation. The successful candidate will also support fellowship and residency initiatives, participate in teaching and research opportunities, and collaborate closely with hospitals, law enforcement agencies, courts, investigators, laboratory scientists, and academic partners. ACOME offers a highly collaborative forensic environment supported by a full complement of scene investigators, laboratory scientists, and ancillary specialists. The Office utilizes robust Information Management Systems including BEAST and LIMS and provides high-quality digital scene and examination photography for every case. The Office also maintains strong partnerships with UPMC, Allegheny Health Network, and the new College of Osteopathic Medicine at Duquesne University. This is an outstanding opportunity for a forensic pathology leader seeking meaningful public service work in a nationally recognized medical and academic environment with extensive opportunities for teaching, mentorship, research, and professional collaboration. Minimum qualifications include:
MD or DO from an accredited medical school Pennsylvania medical licensure at time of hire Board Certification in Anatomic and Forensic Pathology through the American Board of Pathology Completion of residency training in Anatomic Pathology and fellowship training in Forensic Pathology Minimum one year of post-fellowship forensic pathology experience Minimum six months of management experience Residency within Allegheny County is required within one year of hire
For more information, please visit Pracademic Partners' recruitment portal at: https://www.pracademicpartners.com/current-recruitments A recruitment brochure is available at: https://www.pracademicpartners.com/allegheny-county-pa-office-of-the-medical-examiner-deputy-chief Questions or confidential inquiries can be directed to: Dr. Ian M. Coyle, ICMA-CM President & Founder, Pracademic Partners ian@pracademicpartners.com | 585.943.0589 Allegheny County, PA is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply. Allegheny County is an equal opportunity employer.