International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners - IACME

Bobbi Jo O’Neal | Overview of the Coroner/ME System

Join us at the 2026 IACME Annual Summer Conference as Bobbi Jo O’Neal provides a comprehensive overview of the Coroner and Medical Examiner system. Whether you’re new to the profession or looking to strengthen your foundational knowledge, this session will offer valuable insight into the structure and function of death investigation systems.

📍 July 19–23, 2026�🔗 Register today at theiacme.com

Dr. Jonathan Lucas | Investigating Suicides

Join us at the 2026 IACME Annual Summer Conference as Dr. Jonathan Lucas presents on the complexities of su***de death investigations. This session will explore investigative considerations, scene evaluation, evidence interpretation, and the critical role of thorough, objective death investigation in determining manner of death.

📍 July 19–23, 2026�🔗 Register today at theiacme.com

Melanie Rouse | Ethics in MDI

Join us at the 2026 IACME Annual Summer Conference as Melanie explores the ethical challenges and responsibilities that arise in medicolegal death investigation. This session will provide valuable insight into maintaining professionalism, integrity, and public trust in complex investigations.

📍 July 19–23, 2026�🔗 Register today at theiacme.com

Dr. Jan M. Gorniak | Sharp Force Injuries & Communicating Autopsy Findings

Join us at the 2026 IACME Annual Summer Conference as Dr. Jan M. Gorniak examines the investigation of sharp force injuries and the importance of communicating autopsy findings with both accuracy and humanity. This session will provide practical guidance for professionals tasked with speaking for those who can no longer speak for themselves.

📍 July 19–23, 2026�🔗 Register today at theiacme.com

Dr. Paul Uribe | Anatomy & Medical Terminology

Join us at the 2026 IACME Annual Summer Conference as Dr. Paul Uribe presents foundational instruction in anatomy and medical terminology. This session is designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of the language and structures essential to medicolegal death investigation and forensic pathology.

📍 July 19–23, 2026�🔗 Register today at theiacme.com

Join colleagues from across the country in Las Vegas, Nevada for a week of education, collaboration, networking, and professional fellowship. We look forward to bringing together medicolegal death investigation professionals for valuable learning opportunities, meaningful conversations, and connections across the field.

📍 Golden Nugget Hotel
📅 July 19–23, 2026

Attending the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners 2026 Summer Conference?

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We extend our gratitude to all military personnel who have served and hold close the memory of those who gave their lives in protection of our freedom.

Today and always ~
we remember, we honor & we are grateful. 🇺🇸

Last chance to apply!

The IACME Registration & Travel Reimbursement Scholarship Program for the 2026 Annual Conference in Las Vegas is closing soon. Eligible MDI professionals in the U.S. may receive up to $1,500 in reimbursement for conference attendance and travel expenses.

The Advanced Course is also offered virtually and scholarships are available for the virtual option.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join us July 19–23, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV for education, networking, and collaboration with professionals from across the field.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — submit yours before it’s too late.

We will be sending notifications out within the next 5-7 days.

Learn more:
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Join IACME for an upcoming webinar, Investigating Drug Toxicity-Related Deaths, presented by Dr. James Caruso, Board Certified Forensic Pathologist.

This 1.5-hour webinar will explore the investigation and evaluation of drug toxicity-related deaths and provide valuable insight for MDI professionals.

🗓 June 2, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM PST (2:00–3:30 PM EST)
💻 Virtual Webinar
🎓 1.5 ABMDI Credit Hours

Register today at
theiacme.com