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Brian F. Spatola, MA and Franklin E. Damann, MA
Anatomical Division
National Museum of Health and Medicine |
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| SPONSORED BY: |
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| American Registry of Pathology |
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| Armed Forces Institute of Pathology |
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| Charles C. Thomas - Publisher, LTD |
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| 21st Annual Forensic Anthropology Course (5177) |
| June 09, 2008 - June 13, 2008 |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Forensic anthropology is concerned with the scientific recovery, analysis and identification of human remains in the medicolegal context. Forensic anthropologists frequently apply their knowledge of human remains to victim identification, remains search and recovery and the interpretation of skeletal trauma. Over time, the role of the forensic anthropologist has expanded to include a greater role in human rights investigations and mass disaster operations. This course uses hands-on lab sessions to teach basic techniques of skeletal analysis. Lectures provide the methodological basis of human osteology and introduce applications used by anthropologists in their work. Forensic pathologists, death investigators, forensic dentists, attorneys and other specialists engaged in multidisciplinary forensic investigations will find this courser an excellent introduction to the field.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- Learn the basic anthropological methods to determine age, sex, race and stature from the human skeleton.
- Discern the fundamental differences between human and non-human skeletons.
- Identify the ways forensic anthropology can assist in interpreting skeletal trauma.
- Understand the methods used by forensic anthropologists to identify burned remains.
- Comprehend methods used in body search and excavation techniques.
- Understand the theoretical considerations related to personal identity and evidence and the methods used by forensic anthropologists to establish personal identity from human remains.
- Understand the contribution of DNA analysis and forensic odontology to victim identification.
- Determine how forensic anthropology is integrated into the response to mass disasters.
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LOCATION:
The course willl be held at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Training Center, Ashburn, Virginia. The NTSB Training Center is located on the Northern Virginia campus of George Washington University, is five miles north of Washington Dulles International Airport and features modern lecture facilities and laboratory areas. For directions to the facility, visit the website at www.ntsb.gov/TC/TrainingCenter.htm
Rooms have been reserved at the Hyatt Place at a special rate of $169 single/double or the prevailing government per diem until 9 May 2008. When contacting the hotel to make your reservation, please refer to the Forensic Anthropology Course.
Hyatt Place
21481 Ridgetop Circle
Sterling, Virginia 20166 Tel: (703) 444-3909.
Hyatt Place will provide transportation to and from the NTSB Training Center each day.
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FACULTY DISCLOSURE:
In accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, the authors involved in this continuing medical education activity are required to complete Disclosure Declarations. The authors of this course do not have any financial interest, arrangement, or affiliation with organizations that may have a direct or indirect interest in the subject matter of this course.
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U.S. CITIZENS:
US citizens must provide, PRIOR TO THE COURSE, a clear copy of your birth certificate or the first two pages of your passport. Failure to provide this information will result in your being unable to attend the course. You may receive the syllabus and related material, but no refunds.
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NON-U.S. CITIZENS:
PRIOR TO THE COURSE, non-US citizens must mail or fax a one of the following: (1) a clear copy of the first two pages of your passport with number showing (2) a clear copy of your green card with number showing (3) a copy of your visa and the DS-2019 form Send to: Department of Medical Education Armed Forces Institute of Pathology 14th Street & Alaska Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20306-6000 Fax: (202) 782-5020 Failure to provide this information will mean you will be unable to attend the course If you are sponsored by an ECFMG organization, please verify your status as current and active by including a letter from the program director with your registration form. If you are affiliated with your country’s government/military, please write to the Office of the Surgeon General, DASG-HCZ-IP, 5109 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia 22041-3258 [FAX: (703) 681-3429] and provide: (1) a copy of the application from the course announcement and (2) a letter from your personnel office certifying full-time employment. All non-US citizens must make checks or International Money Orders payable to the American Registry of Pathology. All payments must be in US dollars and be accompanied by the course application. Send to the Department of Medical Education at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC 20306-6000.
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