Event Start/Stop Date and Time
March 28, 2026 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM EDT
Check-in Date and Time
- 2026 Western North Carolina Death Investigation Conference - IN PERSON
March 28, 2026 8:30 AM EDT - 2026 Western North Carolina Death Investigation Conference - Live Stream
March 28, 2026 8:30 AM EDT
Location
Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education/Webinar
475 Vine Street
Winston Salem, NC, 27101
Target Audience
This activity is designed for county medical examiners, medicolegal death investigators, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, pathologist assistants, paramedics, law enforcement, attorneys, forensic scientists, students in criminal justice programs, emergency medical technicians, laboratory/ medical technicians and all others interested in updating their knowledge of forensic pathology.
Event Description
This activity is designed to improve knowledge about the North Carolina Medical Examiner System and reinforce appropriate practices and procedures. Attendees will know how to utilize a newly implemented documentation system. They will also learn to better perform scene investigations in cooperation with law enforcement. They will feel comfortable identifying and documenting sharp force injuries, investigating and documenting neonatal and pediatric deaths and providing witness testimony.
Objectives
- Integrate new and emerging changes within the North Carolina State Medical Examiner system into the practice.
- Know how to utilize new documentation systems.
- Correctly identify or document sharp force injuries.
- Understand how to investigate and document neonatal and pediatric deaths.
- Work cooperatively with law enforcement in scene investigations.
- Feel comfortable providing testimony in court or interacting with lawyers/ the legal system.
Session Credits
Credit will be awarded based on participant selection at time of registration. Before selecting credits, participants are encouraged to review our Credit Glossary (opens in new tab) for general information. Please note that not all credit types are available for every program.
Presenter(s)
- Michelle Aurelius, MD
- Michael Bardin
- Kaylee Fox
- Mark Giffen, DO
- Addie Hancock
Session Details
2026 Western North Carolina Death Investigation Conference - IN PERSON
March 28, 2026 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM EDT
Check-in: March 28, 2026 8:30 AM EDT
Available Credits:
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• 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ Hours
ACCREDITATION: The Wake Forest University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT: The Wake Forest University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Wake Forest University School of Medicine designates this in-person, live webinar for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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• 6 Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC
This activity is acceptable for 6.0 Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC.
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• 6 Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC
ANCC and the North Carolina Board of Nursing accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from the organizations accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
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• 6 CLE Credit Hours
6.0 Continuing Legal Education Credits from the NC Board of Continuing Legal Education.
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• 6 Nursing Contact Hours
6.0 Nursing Contact Hours. Northwest Area Health Education Center (NW AHEC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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• 6 CME for Physician Assistants Hours
AAPA accepts certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 6.0 hours for completing this program.
Session Fees:
- $110.00 - Registration fee for physicians, dentists and attorneys
- $80.00 - Registration fee for nurses and advanced practice practitioners.
- $60.00 - Registration fee for first responder and law enforcement.
- $25.00 - Registration fee for students.
2026 Western North Carolina Death Investigation Conference - Live Stream
March 28, 2026 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
Check-in: March 28, 2026 8:30 AM EDT
Available Credits:
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• 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ Hours
ACCREDITATION: The Wake Forest University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CREDIT: The Wake Forest University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Wake Forest University School of Medicine designates this in-person, live webinar for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
-
• 6 Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC
ANCC and the North Carolina Board of Nursing accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from the organizations accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
-
• 6 Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC
This activity is acceptable for 6.0 Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC.
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• 6 CLE Credit Hours
6.0 Continuing Legal Education Credits from the NC Board of Continuing Legal Education.
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• 6 Nursing Contact Hours
6.0 Nursing Contact Hours. Northwest Area Health Education Center (NW AHEC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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• 6 ABPath MOC Part 2 Hours
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn up to 6.0 credit(s) toward the Lifelong Learning (CME) requirement of the American Board of Pathology’s (ABPath) Continuing Certification (CC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABPath credit.
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• 6 CME for Physician Assistants Hours
AAPA accepts certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 6.0 hours for completing this program.
Session Fees:
- $80.00 - Registration fee for nurses and advanced practice practitioners.
- $110.00 - Registration fee for physicians, dentists and attorneys.
- $60.00 - Registration fee for first responder and law enforcement.
- $25.00 - Registration fee for students.
