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Shadowing

FCCO Shadowing Program

The Franklin County Coroner's Office encourages educational exploration in the forensic field. We offer shadowing opportunities for students interested in future forensic or medical careers and currently enrolled in forensic programs or the medical field (mid-level providers and above).
The Franklin County Coroner’s Office offers two types of shadowing opportunities: the Educational Tour and the Forensic Workshop. Each are offered several times throughout the year. A Confidentiality Agreement and Waiver of Liability form must be filled out in order to participate.

Educational Tour
This opportunity is approximately 2 hours long, and is open to high school students, college students, and community members who are considering a career in forensic science or a related field. It includes an overview presentation to introduce learners to the work that FCCO does each day. Participants will receive a full tour of the facility and staff members will be available to answer any questions that may arise during or after the tour. Interested candidates may submit a Shadowing Request Form for consideration. Should your request be accepted, you will receive an invite to attend the scheduled tour.

  Educational Tour Dates
  Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm-3:00pm    (Apply by Friday, January 30)
              Monday, May 11, 2026 - 1:00pm-3:00pm    (Apply by Friday, May 1)

Forensic Workshop
This opportunity is specifically for college, graduate, and medical students who are studying, or considering studying, in a forensic-related field. The workshop is a full-day training course that includes presentations, an autopsy viewing (pending caseload), a full tour of the facility, and a mock death scene investigation. Interested candidates may submit a Shadowing Request Form for consideration. Should your request be accepted, you will receive an invite to attend the workshop.

  Forensic Workshop Dates
              Friday, February 20, 2026 - 8:30am-3:00pm    (Apply by Friday, January 30)
              Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - 8:30am-3:00pm    (Apply by Friday, May 8)

Please allow at least 1 week for response to Shadowing Request Form submissions.

Should you have any questions please email [email protected].