Forensics Journal - Stevenson University 2013 | Page 7

STEVENSON UNIVERSITY

Interview with David Fowler, Chief
Medical Examiner for the State of
Maryland
Carolyn Hess Johnson, Esquire
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MEDICAL
EXAMINER’S OFFICE?

Interview conducted on Thursday, January 17, 2013:
PLEASE TELL ME ABOUT YOUR EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND.
I grew up in Zimbabwe and did medical training at The University of
Capetown in South Africa. I did my internship in general medicine
and general surgery followed by a year of pediatric pathology training. I then became interested in forensics and completed a five year
training program in forensic pathology at the University of Capetown
as well. When I moved to the States I had to complete another four
year residency prior to taking my Boards as required by the America