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Session 24 Today's guest is Dr. Judy Melinek, a New York Times bestselling author and a Forensic Pathologist based in California. She documented her journey through her fellowship training in her book, http://www.drworkingstiff.com (Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner). One important thing to note is that Pathology isn't actually a required rotation in medical school, one reason that it's not commonly under the radar of most medical students. Listen to our discussion about the field of Forensic Pathology and how you can explore if this is something you're interested in. [01:20] Working as a Forensic Pathologist Dr. Melinek does some academic work. She is currently affiliated with UC Davis as a Research Associate. Forensic Science students from their Master's and undergraduate programs shadow her but she isn't presently on staff at any academic institution. Most forensic pathology jobs tend to be for government agencies, either a coroner/medical examiner's office. Any