A thematic review of the major scientific areas and research controversies in forensic medicine.
The approach is mechanistic analysis and evidence-based medicine.
Classical forensic medicine is critically analyzed with emphasis on experimental methods to resolve controversies.
We also explore how the justice system utilizes medical and scientific data.
Dr. Patrick Kim
Office address: Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, 25 Morton Shulman Ave
patrick.kim@ontario.ca
Lina Li
linali.li@mail.utoronto.ca
Term
Winter 2025
Class time
Friday 2 - 4 pm
Office hours
Appointments scheduled with students as needed by e-mail.
In-class mid-term exam 50%. Exam format: short answers. All topics presented before Reading will be covered by this exam. Due 28 February, 2025.
In person final exam 50%.
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Date
Topic
Instructor
January 10, 2025
Introduction to Forensic Pathology.
January 17, 2025
Blunt injuries
Dr. Bernard Pawlowicz
January 24, 2025
Sharp Injuries/Blast Injuries
Dr. Karissa French
January 31, 2025
Asphyxias (including drowning)
Dr. Tyler Hickey
February 7, 2025
Deaths from natural causes; therapeutic complications
Dr. Althea Neblett
February 14, 2025
Child abuse and elder abuse
Dr. Linda Kocovski
February 21, 2025
Reading week, no class
February 28, 2025
Midterm exam
March 7, 2025
Environmental related deaths
Dr. Magdaleni Bellis
March 14, 2025
Toxicological causes of death
March 21, 2025
Injuries associated with transportation
Dr. Kimberly Hamilton
March 28, 2025
Deaths in custody/Human rights abuses; Ethics
Dr. Christopher Ball
April 4, 2025
Molecular Autopsy and course review
April 9 - April 30, 2025
Final exam
There is no required text, however, we recommend following standard textbooks as references
