WMed Office of the Medical Examiner

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Medical Examiners Office covering, Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Grand Traverse, Kalamazoo, Leelenau, Mason, Muskegon, Osceola, St Joseph (MI) and Van Buren Counties in Michigan

🧠 Department Highlight: Neuropathology 🧠Did you know our office is home to a Division of Neuropathology that provides hi...
05/01/2026

🧠 Department Highlight: Neuropathology 🧠

Did you know our office is home to a Division of Neuropathology that provides highly specialized services, not just locally, but across the entire country?

Our team includes two board-certified Forensic Neuropathologists and three Neuropathology Research Assistants, all working together to better understand diseases and injuries of the brain and nervous system.

Dr. Amanda Fisher-Hubbard and Dr. Nicolas Kostelecky examine cases referred from across the nation, as well as those from within our own office. Their work focuses on identifying the causes and effects of neurological conditions and injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, seizure disorders, dementia, pediatric head trauma, and more. Through detailed examination of the brain, eyes, and spinal cord, they help provide critical answers in complex cases.

On top of all of their daily duties and daily caseload, our Neuropathology Division is also involved in cutting-edge neuroscience research, collaborating with institutions such as the Lieber Institute for Brain Development.

Our research team plays a key role in preparing and studying tissue used to better understand a wide range of neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions, from developmental disorders to neurodegenerative diseases and traumatic injuries. This work contributes to advancing knowledge, improving care, and shaping the future of brain health.

This is a behind-the-scenes specialty that many people may not realize exists within a Medical Examiner’s Office, and we’re proud to have such a highly skilled team making an impact both in our community and far beyond.

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🎉 A Week of Appreciation! 🎉Did you know it’s Lab Appreciation Week, and that yesterday was Administrative Professionals ...
04/24/2026

🎉 A Week of Appreciation! 🎉

Did you know it’s Lab Appreciation Week, and that yesterday was Administrative Professionals Day? We couldn’t let that pass without recognizing two groups that keep our office running behind the scenes.

🔬 Our Laboratory Team plays a vital role in the work we do every day. Having an in-house lab allows us to perform critical testing that directly impacts our ability to serve families and provide answers. Their work may not always be visible, but its impact is tremendous.

📄 Our Administrative Professionals are truly the backbone of our office. From keeping everything organized to anticipating needs before we even ask, they ensure that every part of our operation runs smoothly. Quite simply, we couldn’t do this work without them.

To celebrate these incredible teams, we’ve been having a little fun each day with themed activities and today was TWINS DAY! 👯‍♀️

Enjoy these photos of our amazing staff showing off their amazing skills this week, and join us in recognizing and thanking these often unseen (but absolutely essential) members of our team.

🖤 We are so grateful for all that you do!

📚 Training in Action!We’re at it again! Another successful weekend of classroom training for our newest team members!Ple...
04/20/2026

📚 Training in Action!

We’re at it again! Another successful weekend of classroom training for our newest team members!

Please join us in welcoming six new Medicolegal Death Investigators to the field. They’ve completed their classroom portion and are now heading into field training, where they’ll continue building their skills and gaining real-world experience.

The dedication it takes to give up a weekend to learn and grow in this role does not go unnoticed, and we’re proud to have them on our team. 👏🖤

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨Are you looking for meaningful, flexible work serving your community? WMed Office of The Medical Examin...
04/15/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨
Are you looking for meaningful, flexible work serving your community? WMed Office of The Medical Examiner is seeking on-call Medicolegal Death Investigators in the following Michigan counties:
📍 Allegan • Barry • Branch • Calhoun • Cass • Grand Traverse • Mason • Osceola • St. Joseph • Van Buren
✨ Why Join Us?
✔ YOU choose your shifts! Flexible scheduling to fit your life
✔ 8–10 shifts per month (on-call)
✔ Make a real difference in critical moments for families and communities
✔ Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire, Nursing, or Healthcare experience preferred, but we will train the right candidate!!
If you’re ready to step into an impactful role and join a supportive, professional team, apply today! 🖤

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🌷Spring Has Arrived! 🌷The days are getting longer, the sun is making more appearances, and spring seems to finally be he...
04/11/2026

🌷Spring Has Arrived! 🌷

The days are getting longer, the sun is making more appearances, and spring seems to finally be here (we hope 😅) 🌤️

While the season is changing outside, inside our office it’s business as usual, phones ringing, reports being written, and our team hard at work keeping things moving 24/7/365.

Spring might bring thoughts of fresh air and being outdoors… but for us, it’s more like:
☕ fresh cups of coffee
📄 fresh stacks of paperwork
💻 and maybe a quick glance out the window wishing we were enjoying the sunshine 😄

No matter the season, we’re here serving our communities every day. 🖤

🖤 A Totally Normal Day at the Office… 🖤• Coffee gets reheated 3 times ☕• Phones are ringing 📞• Reports are being written...
04/02/2026

🖤 A Totally Normal Day at the Office… 🖤

• Coffee gets reheated 3 times ☕
• Phones are ringing 📞
• Reports are being written
• Investigators are out in the field
• Someone says, “just one more thing…”

Every day looks a little different, but the mission stays the same: serving our communities with professionalism and compassion.

🤔 Myth vs. Fact: Medical Examiner Edition 🤔There are a lot of misconceptions about what we do, let’s clear a few up 👇Myt...
03/27/2026

🤔 Myth vs. Fact: Medical Examiner Edition 🤔

There are a lot of misconceptions about what we do, let’s clear a few up 👇

Myth: Every case gets a full autopsy
Fact: Many cases are resolved through external exams, imaging, and investigation

Myth: Morgues are dark basements and hidden away with the vampires
Fact: Ours is on the 7th floor, filled with windows and natural light 🌤️

Myth: Our work starts in the autopsy suite
Fact: A large part of what we do happens in the field, on the phone, and behind the scenes, prior to the exam even starting

Myth: We only work “business hours”
Fact: We’re serving our communities 24/7/365
Nights, weekends, and holidays included

Myth: It’s all serious all the time
Fact: While the work is incredibly important, teamwork, support, and the occasional laugh help get us through the day

Myth: Coffee is optional
Fact: We’re still investigating this one… but early results say otherwise ☕😄

Have you heard a myth about the Medical Examiner’s Office? Drop it below 👇
We might feature it in our next Myth vs. Fact post!

📚 Always Learning, Always ImprovingOur investigators are back at it with their quarterly refresher training!The dedicati...
03/21/2026

📚 Always Learning, Always Improving

Our investigators are back at it with their quarterly refresher training!

The dedication they show to serving families and communities during some of life’s most difficult moments is truly inspiring. They continuously push themselves to grow, learn, and improve, ensuring they are fully prepared to provide compassionate, professional care when it matters most.

Training like this helps keep skills sharp, knowledge current, and teamwork strong. And while the work is serious, it’s always a great day when we can come together to learn, connect, and support one another.

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🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨Are you looking for meaningful, flexible work serving your community? WMed Office of The Medical Examin...
03/18/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨
Are you looking for meaningful, flexible work serving your community? WMed Office of The Medical Examiner is seeking on-call Medicolegal Death Investigators in the following Michigan counties:
📍 Allegan • Barry • Berrien • Branch • Calhoun • Cass • Grand Traverse • Mason • Osceola • St. Joseph • Van Buren
✨ Why Join Us?
✔ YOU choose your shifts! Flexible scheduling to fit your life
✔ 8–10 shifts per month (on-call)
✔ Make a real difference in critical moments for families and communities
✔ Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire, Nursing, or Healthcare experience preferred, but we will train the right candidate!!
If you’re ready to step into an impactful role and join a supportive, professional team, apply today! 🖤

If you recently applied and have not heard from us, please use this link to apply again as we have recently changed our links!

https://secure6.entertimeonline.com/ta/6096349.careers?ShowJob=671510403&fbclid=IwdGRjcAO3tnVjbGNrA7e2Y2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHphMmLonEcfXyCGF-RH5Ey3V6Cx6UdN9eoVengIUMdhkSGSFqYHdvo8sZ32J_aem_eQwE3fvx5-B02Bzxvph2SA

⭐️Some of our very own were honored last week for their years of service with us! ⭐️
03/17/2026

⭐️Some of our very own were honored last week for their years of service with us! ⭐️

This past Friday, we had the opportunity to bring almost 50 of our field investigators and several of our professional p...
03/09/2026

This past Friday, we had the opportunity to bring almost 50 of our field investigators and several of our professional pathology staff together for what we intend to be an annual Medical Examiner Investigator appreciation event. The job of an MEI is unique and, in many instances, goes without acknowledgement for how hard it can be on the person and the people around them. Further, the positive impact these death investigation professionals have on the communities they serve deserves recognition in a public way. This event was our commitment to ensuring every MEI knows how valued they are and what an asset each one is to their individual counties and to WMed as a whole. We were able to publicly present a variety of awards, both serious and silly (ie Best Trainer vs Decomp Queen 😊) and we celebrated each other in an environment that speaks to the dedication and commitment of our investigators. As this was our first annual event, next year will be even bigger and better and we are already starting to plan! -john

Community engagement is very important to us at WMed. Let’s face it, we kind of live in the shadows doing what we do an...
03/04/2026

Community engagement is very important to us at WMed. Let’s face it, we kind of live in the shadows doing what we do and most people/organizations do not have a good sense of the purpose or abilities of a medical examiners office. Today, we had the privilege of hosting some students from WMU’s Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police. I appreciate MSP D/Sgt (ret) Chris Suarez’s efforts in coordinating and leading these visits. This type of engagement allows the free exchange of ideas and information, exposing them to the capabilities of their Medical Examiner here in Kalamazoo. It also allows us to dispel many of the myths that Hollywood and others have created about death investigations. We appreciate the interaction and look forward to future engagements!! -john

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