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Behind the Investigation:  Exploring Roles, Realities & Responsibilities in Medicolegal Death Investigation
Developed by Dr. Shelby Scott, MSc., PhD, in partnership with CSFS.

Time: Nov 19, 2026 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada), 60 minutes total

“Forensic Pathology: Beyond the Autopsy”

The forensic pathologist plays a central role in medicolegal death investigation, integrating information from the investigation to determine cause and manner of death. This webinar provides an inside look at the work of the Forensic Pathologist, including how examinations are conducted, how findings are interpreted, and how pathologists collaborate with other stakeholders, including the information they provide and the support they require.

Speaker:  Dr. Andrew S. Williams (Forensic Pathologist, Assistant Professor – University of Toronto)

Dr. Williams is a forensic pathologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto. After completing his BMSc (Honours Specialization in Pharmacology and Toxicology) and MD at Western University, he pursued specialty training in Anatomical Pathology (AP/DMP) and Forensic Pathology at Dalhousie University and the University of Toronto before joining full-time forensic practice in 2017. Dr. Williams holds postgraduate certificates in Forensic Imaging & Virtopsy (CAS, University of Zürich, Switzerland) and Professional Leadership (Western University). He is actively involved in education at both local and national levels, serving as Program Director of the University of Toronto Forensic Pathology Residency Training Program, contributing to postgraduate medical education accreditation activities, and teaching as a Sessional Lecturer in Forensic Pathology at the Institute of Forensic Sciences, University of Toronto – Mississauga. His academic interests include forensic pathology education, medical expert testimony, and the intersection of medicine and the justice system.