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.
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!
6 Jan 2026
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
5 Jan 2026
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.
5 Jan 2026
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!
5 Jan 2026
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!
11 May 2025
Episode 11: Dr. Maneesha Pandey, MBBS
Dr. Maneesha Pandey, MBBS, discusses her experiences and insights into becoming a medical examiner in an interview with Erik Handberg.
2 May 2025
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
16 Jan 2024
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
10 Jan 2024
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
3 Jan 2024
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
19 Sept 2023
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
12 Jun 2023
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!
16 May 2023
Episode 4: Dr. Katherine Callahan, MD
Dr. Katherine Callahan talks about what her journey to Becoming a Medical Examiner has been like!
11 May 2023
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
6 May 2023
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
4 May 2023
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
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