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. Maliha Khara
Office address: Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, 25 Morton Shulman Ave
Maliha.khara@ontario.ca
Evan Lubanszky
evan.lubanszky@mail.utoronto.ca
Term
Winter 2024
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 1 March, 2024.
In person final exam 50%.
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Date
Topic
Instructor
January 12, 2024
Introduction to Forensic Pathology.
January 19, 2024
Deaths from natural causes; therapeutic complications
Dr. Jayantha Herath
January 26, 2024
Blunt injuries
Dr. B. Pawlowicz
February 2, 2024
Sharp Injuries/Blast Injuries
Dr. K. French
February 9, 2024
Asphyxias (including drowning)
Dr. Tyler Hickey
February 16, 2024
Child Abuse and Elder Abuse
Dr. L. Kocovski
February 19 - 23, 2024
Reading week, no class
March 1, 2024
Midterm exam
March 8, 2024
Environment Related Deaths
Dr. Magdaleni Bellis
March 15, 2024
Toxicological COD
Dr. R. Ndikumana
March 22, 2024
Injuries associated with transportation
Dr. K. Hamilton
March 29, 2024
Deaths in custody/Human rights abuses; Ethics
Dr. Christopher Ball
April 5, 2024
Neurological causes of death, Molecular Autopsy
TBC April 10 - April 30, 2024
Final exam
There is no required text, however, we recommend following standard textbooks as references
