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Becoming a Medical Examiner

Dr. Erik Handberg, MD talks about ”Becoming a Medical Examiner” with other Forensic Pathologists, discussing what the job entails and how each of them got there! If you are interested in true crime, autopsy, forensic investigation, toxicology, and the evaluation of natural and unnatural deaths then this podcast will show you what it is like for those physicians who chose to spend their lives dealing with death.
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Episodes

EPISIODE 16: Dr. Katherine Maloney

Dr Katherine Maloney talks about what it was like for her Becoming a Medical Examiner. Dr Maloney is the chair for the Interim NAME meeting (on maternal mortality) which happens on TUESDAY 4/14! Check it out at the official NAME website!

Apr 11, 20261 hr 3 minEp. 16

EPISODE 15 - Dr Susan Ely

I had a chance to do video podcasts while I was at NAME2025 and had the chance to talk with Dr Susan Ely about what it was like for her Becoming a Medical Examiner. Please let me know what you think of the video format, and if you're interested - check out her textbook! https://a.co/d/0m7ErRT

Jan 06, 202657 minEp. 15

EPISODE 14 - Drs. Michelle Jorden and Ponni Arunkumar

At NAME 2025 I had a chance to try video podcasts, and Dr Michelle Jordan (Chief Medical Examiner at Santa Clara CA, and the NAME2026 president) and Dr Ponni Arunkumar (Chief Medical Examiner at Chicago IL, and the NAME2026 vice president) sat down with me to tell me what it was like for them when they were each Becoming a Medical Examiner.

Jan 05, 202650 minEp. 14

EPISODE 13 - Dr Ted Brown

At NAME2025 I decided to try video podcasts. Dr Ted Brown came by for an interview and he was wonderful to talk to! Let me know what you think of the video format and I hope you like the video!

Jan 05, 202653 minEp. 13

EPISODE 12: Dr Reade Quinton (NAME 2025)

At NAME2025 I decided to try video podcasts! I finally got a chance to interview Dr Reade Quinton and it was a great time! Please let me know how you like the video format!

Jan 05, 202653 minEp. 12

Episode 11: Dr. Maneesha Pandey, MBBS

Dr. Maneesha Pandey, MBBS talks about what it has been like for her Becoming a Medical Examiner. Erik Handberg: @TheForensicMD on TikTok, other social accounts deleted because they were exhausting. You can also find me on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@theforensicmd Maneesha Pandey: www.theforensicpathologists.com

May 11, 202551 minEp. 11

Episode 10: Dr. Anna Tart, MD

I am sorry for the incredibly long delay everyone! I ran out of motivation and had some personal life things come up - but we're back! Here's episode 10. Dr. Anna Tart, MD talks about what it has been like for her Becoming a Medical Examiner. Erik Handberg: @TheForensicMD on TikTok, other social accounts deleted because they were exhausting. You can also find me on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@theforensicmd Here is the vampire video: https://youtu.be/K_0fS2E2cMY?si=kz_63XxenaqBHrts...

May 02, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 10

Episode 9: Dr. Francisco J. Diaz, MD

Dr. Francisco J. Diaz, MD talks about what it has been like for him Becoming a Medical Examiner. Erik Handberg: Instagram/TikTok/X/YouTube, etc: @TheForensicMD

Jan 16, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 9

Episode 8: Dr. Hannah Jarvis, MBBS

Dr. Hannah Jarvis, MBBS talks about what it has been like for her Becoming a Medical Examiner. Hannah Jarvis: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drhannahj Instagram: @DrHannahJ (This might be private - if it doesn't work, try the facebook) Erik Handberg: TikTok: @TheForensicMD www.youtube.com/@TheForensicMD X: @TheForensicMD Instagram: @TheForensicMD...

Jan 10, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 8

Episode 7: Dr. Deland Weyrauch MD

Dr. Deland Weyrauch MD talks about what it has been like for him Becoming a Medical Examiner. The NAME TikTok: @TheNAME_Official Erik Handberg: Instagram/TikTok/X: @TheForensicMD

Jan 03, 20241 hr 33 minEp. 7

Episode 6: Dr. Stephen Pustilnik, MD

Dr. Stephen Pustilnik, MD talks about what it has been like for him Becoming a Medical Examiner. Sorry for the long break everyone! I had to prepare myself for the board exam! Now that is over and I can get back to making Forensic Pathology content! And whatever else suits my fancy... Stephen Pustilnik: www.HoustonEdgeWorks.com Erik Handberg: IG/TikTok/Twitter: @TheForensicMD

Sep 19, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 6

Episode 5: Dr. Amanda Hersh, DO

Dr Amanda Hersh talks about what it has been like for her Becoming a Medical Examiner. CONTACT: @TheForensicMD on TikTok/IG/Twitter Amanda Hersh is available on Facebook, if you can find her!

Jun 12, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 5

Episode 3: Dr. Patrick Hansma, DO

Dr. Patrick Hansma, DO talks about what it has been like for him Becoming a Medical Examiner. Patrick Hansma: www.PatricksRareBooks.com www.PatrickHansma.com TikTok: @ForensicPathologist / @ForensicTheology Instagram: @TheGraveBelow / @patricks_rarebooks Erik Handberg: TikTok: @ForensicMD www.youtube.com/@DrHandberg Twitter/Instagram: @DrHandberg...

May 11, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 3

Episode 2: Dr. Samantha Champion, MD

Dr. Samantha Champion, MD is a forensic pathologist and neuropathologist and we talk about what it was like for her Becoming a Medical Examiner. Erik Handberg: @DrHandberg on Instagram and Twitter YouTube.com/@DrHandberg @ForensicMD on TikTok Samantha Champion: @SamanthaNChampion on Instagram @SamanthaChampionMD on TikTok @SamanthaChampion_MD on Twitter

May 06, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 2

Episode 1: Dr. Erik Handberg, MD

This podcast is about becoming a Medical Examiner. In this first episode, Dr. Erik Handberg, MD walks you through his experience becoming a medical examiner. @DrHandberg on IG and Twitter www.Youtube.com/@DrHandberg TikTok: @ForensicMD

May 04, 202350 minEp. 1
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