Office Of the Chief Medical Examiner Maryland

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Maryland is a government agency based in Baltimore, Maryland. The agency employs 73 people and generates approximately $50 million in annual revenue. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is responsible for investigating deaths under specific circumstances, such as those involving injury, homicide, suicide, or suspicious circumstances. Their primary function is to determine the cause and manner of death. OCME also plays a vital role in public health by identifying injury trends and potential infectious diseases that could pose a risk to Maryland residents. Beyond its investigative work, OCME provides educational and training programs for medical students, residents, and offers a Masters in Forensic Medicine program in partnership with the University of Maryland Graduate School. The agency is committed to transparency and provides comprehensive information about its services, procedures, and annual reports through its website and FAQs page. For more information about the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Maryland, contact them via email at [email protected].