Educational Materials
FRG is dedicated to advancing Forensic Imaging education and finding solutions to support our medical investigator colleagues, particularly with high-quality Post Mortem Computed Tomography. Be sure to subscribe on our website to receive updates about our upcoming PMCT Educational Series 1 Launch on July 01, 2024, as well as our annual two day PMCT Introduction Course happening on October 19 & 20, 2024!
Articles
Postmortem Imaging: The Next Radiology Subspecialty?
While medical care is often seen as more advanced in the United States, postmortem imaging is still in its infancy. Countries like Switzerland, Sweden, and Japan routinely use CT in the mortuary.
A Landscape Study of Computed Tomography Scanners for Postmortem Applications
Advanced imaging technologies help medicolegal death investigation (MDI) personnel assess cause of death (COD) and manner of death (MOD).
Mobile Forensic Gets Update Taipei Times
The Ministry of Justice on Wednesday launched three mobile units outfitted with forensic imaging systems to better support prosecutors and police investigations.
Can CT Scans Enhance or Replace Medicolegal Autopsies?
This study, in which researchers worked with the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator, assessed whether postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) might supplement or supplant forensic autopsy.
NIJ Advocates for CT Scans to Assist Forensic Pathologists
OCKAWAY, NJ – About 2.6 million people die in America each year. That results in an annual load of 500,000 post-mortem examinations. It’s well documented that there aren’t enough forensic pathologists.
Using Advanced Imaging Technologies to Enhance Autopsy Practices
Making imaging technologies available to forensic pathologists as common practice — although not without challenges — will help improve medicolegal death investigations in the United States.
Piled Bodies: Overflowing Morgues: Inside America’s Autopsy Crisis
Medical examiners provide crucial insights into public health and safety. What happens when we don’t have enough of them? (Not this is a private site that you will need to purchase this article from to view).
Videos
PMCT of Gunshot Wounds - Jamie Elifritz, M.D.
Forensic Radiology Group Chief Medical Officer & Lead Forensic Radiologist
PMCT Findings Of Natural Disease
Forensic Radiology Group Chief Medical Officer & Lead Forensic Radiologist
Forensic Focus Interview Series
St. Croix County Medical Examiner
Chelan County Coroner
Patty Schachtner | St. Croix County Chief Medical Examiner
Why Adopt Postmortem CT: Insights from St. Croix County CME
PMCT Technology: Revolutionizing Case Closures With Less Effort
CT Process: From Decedent to Report
Wayne E. Harris | Chelan County Coroner
PMCT as Another Avenue For Cause of Death Investigations
A Coroner’s Walkthrough of The Postmortem Process
Ct Scan Vs. Traditional Autopsy: A Coroner’s Insightful Comparison
Navigating Case Types & Legalities: PMCT vs. Traditional Autopsy
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EDUCATIONAL MISSION
Our educational mission is to provide fundamental education to support high quality implementation of forensic imaging in medicolegal investigations.
EDUCATIONAL VENUES
We are simultaneously working on both in-person and online educational materials with assessments for ongoing medical education in this field.
EDUCATIONAL GOAL
We combine traditional educational presentations with high-yield literature references and professional experience with hands-on case assessments. The goal is to educate offices to support high-quality independent practice.
TAILOR-MADE COURSES
We can tailor our educational offering to meet the unique needs of your office.