Course Directors:
Michael A. Graham, M.D.
Professor and Co-Director,
Division of Forensic and Environmental Pathology,
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Chief Medical Examiner, St. Louis, MO

Mary Fran Ernst, B.S.
Associate Professor and
Director of Medicolegal Education,
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Medicolegal Death Investigator, St. Louis County, MO

Course Coordinator: Julie Howe, MBA Course Registrar: Vickey Goelzhauser

Course Dates: January 21-25, 2008 April 21-25, 2008 October 6-10, 2008

Location: Saint Louis University School of Medicine Learning Resources Center 3544 Caroline Avenue St. Louis, MO 63104

Enrollment:
This basic course is designed for investigators, law enforcement officers, forensic scientists and physicians (not forensic pathologists) who investigate deaths for Medical Examiner/Coroner offices. It is designed to provide basic information for those who are new to the field or for those who want to learn more about death investigation. Additionally, it satisfies the continuing education requirements for 17 professional organizations. Completion of this course qualifies the attendee to participate in the Master's Courses, a series of advanced death investigation conferences. This is a training course, not a certification program.

Course Fee:
The course fee is $775 for the 2007/2008 sessions. Fee includes all course materials, textbook: The Medicolegal Death Investigator, post course assessment with individual results reported, welcoming reception and course dinner.

Registration:
Pre-registration is required. Because registration is limited, early registration is advised. Each registration should be submitted with at least a $100 deposit. Checks or money orders should be made payable to FORENSIC PATHOLOGY. For applications outside the U.S., payment must be made in U.S. dollars, international money order or bank draft. Any remaining balances must be received at least 10 days prior to the course starting date. Mastercard, Visa, Money Orders and personal checks are acceptable forms of payment.

Confirmation of registration including additional course information will be made by mail upon receipt of registration form and deposit.

Schedule:
Class will be held Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Friday 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Registration will be held from 7:00-8:00 a.m. on Monday morning. You will get all your registration materials and will be able to pay any balances at this time. The program will conclude at 11:30 a.m. on Friday. It takes about 30-45 minutes to get to the airport from the Hyatt, so we suggest a departure flight time around 2:30-3:00 p.m.

Cancellations and Transfers:
If you are unable to attend and do not notify the office 30 days before the course date, your $100 deposit will not be refunded. If you cannot attend the course and fail to notify the office, we will not refund any of your payments. Attendance of future courses will require you to pay the full course fee. You can transfer your payments to another course one time only.

ABMDI Certification Exam:
The American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators will offer the registry and board certification exams for those who are pre-approved to test. In order to be approved you must complete an extensive application packet and have those materials to the ABMDI office 30 days before the exam date. For more information on testing, please visit the ABMDI website.

Events:
A Welcoming Reception will be held Sunday evening 5:30-7:30 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel at Union Station. You are welcome to bring a guest if you wish. Beer, wine, soda and light snacks will be served. Please try to attend this reception, as this will provide you an opportunity to refresh yourself and become acquainted with your classmates before the course begins on Monday morning. Attire at this party and for the whole week is casual. Bus schedules, maps and preliminary rosters will be available.

Our Dinner party is Wednesday evening at 7 pm. Your registration fee covers the expense of this event for you. If you would like to bring a guest(s), the cost is $50.00 per guest. Depending upon location, transportation will be provided if necessary. Business attire is not called for but jeans would not be appropriate.

Meals:
Meals can be purchased at the Health Sciences Center complex, which has an excellent, inexpensive cafeteria available and a food court.

Certificate of Attendance:
A Certificate of Attendance and class roster will be distributed to participants at the conclusion of the course.