Senior Resident forensic medicine Tiruvannamalai
Senior Resident forensic medicine Tiruvannamalai
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3-5years
40 - 50
1 Vacancy
Job Description
job Description: Senior Resident in Forensic Medicine
Key Responsibilities:
Autopsy Performance:
Conduct detailed postmortem examinations to determine the cause and manner of death (natural accidental suicidal or homicidal).
Document findings prepare autopsy reports and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
Forensic Toxicology:
Analyze biological samples (blood urine tissue) to detect toxins alcohol and poisons.
Interpret toxicological results to assist in determining the cause of death or contributing factors.
Injury Interpretation:
Evaluate and interpret physical injuries from trauma including blunt force sharp force gunshot wounds and burns.
Correlate injury patterns with possible causes including criminal activity accidents or suicides.
Legal Report Writing:
Prepare comprehensive and legally sound reports summarizing postmortem examination results.
Ensure all reports meet legal standards for admissibility in court.
Testifying in Court:
Serve as an expert witness in court providing clear professional and understandable testimony based on forensic findings.
Respond to crossexamination and ensure objectivity in presenting evidence.
Death Scene Investigation:
Collaborate with law enforcement to investigate death scenes assess evidence and make preliminary determinations on the cause and manner of death.
Provide expert advice on collecting and preserving physical evidence at the scene.
Evidence Collection and Preservation:
Ensure proper handling storage and chain of custody for forensic evidence including biological samples and physical items from the crime scene.
Maintain integrity of the evidence for laboratory analysis and court proceedings.
Understanding of Legal Systems:
Provide guidance on how forensic findings are integrated into legal procedures and support law enforcement investigations.
Work closely with police lawyers and other legal professionals to ensure forensic evidence is used appropriately in the judicial process.
Ethical DecisionMaking:
Uphold medical ethics maintaining professionalism and confidentiality especially in sensitive and highstakes cases.
Navigate complex ethical situations while balancing medical obligations and legal requirements.
Crisis and Stress Management:
Handle stressful and emotionally challenging situations including traumatic cases with composure and professionalism.
Manage highpressure environments especially when dealing with timesensitive or difficult forensic cases.
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills:
Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) with specialized training in Forensic Medicine.
Experience in conducting autopsies and interpreting forensic evidence.
Expertise in forensic toxicology injury analysis and death scene investigation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and court testimony.
Understanding of forensic law and legal procedures related to medical evidence.
Ability to handle highstress situations and provide expert guidance in critical cases.
Preferred Qualifications:
Board certification or equivalent in Forensic Medicine.
Experience in teaching or mentoring junior residents or medical students.
Benefits
Clinical Knowledge ,Technical Proficiency, Patient Assessment, Emergency Response, Communication Skills.
Education
MBBS with MD/MS/DNB in Anatomy
Employment Type
Full Time
