Santa Clara County Medical Examiner Difficult Case Conference - 10/22/2026

Thursday, October 22, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PT, San Jose, CA

This weekly difficult case conference hosted by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office, focuses on complex and high-yield cases in forensic pathology and forensic neuropathology. Designed for physicians and residents and fellows on service, these conferences offer a structured forum for discussing challenging autopsy cases, including differential diagnoses, scene and autopsy findings, and medicolegal death investigations. Educational content includes photographic review, instruction on forensic investigative processes, and detailed discussions on the determination of cause and manner of death. Sessions will support competency development in forensic pathology through interactive learning and expert case analysis.

Objective(s): 1 Analyze complex forensic pathology and neuropathology cases by applying principles of differential diagnosis, integrating autopsy and scene findings, and considering medicolegal context. 2 Formulate accurate cause and manner of death determinations using appropriate forensic terminology and evidence-based investigative methods. 3 Engage in peer discussion and expert-led analysis to enhance critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning, and communication skills relevant to forensic case evaluation.
Location:
Specialties: Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Faculty Disclosures:
Michelle A Jorden, MD (Nothing to disclose - 07/20/2026)
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AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.00 hours)

1. Analyze complex forensic pathology and neuropathology cases by applying principles of differential diagnosis, integrating autopsy and scene findings, and considering medicolegal context.
2. Formulate accurate cause and manner of death determinations using appropriate forensic terminology and evidence-based investigative methods.
3. Engage in peer discussion and expert-led analysis to enhance critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning, and communication skills relevant to forensic case evaluation.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
 
Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

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Cultural and Linguistic Competency
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For activity related questions, please contact
     Name: Michelle Jorden
     Email: [email protected]

For CME general questions, please contact 
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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

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There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity. 

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10/22/2026 2:30:00 PM	Santa Clara County Medical Examiner Difficult Case Conference - 10/22/2026 10/22/2026 2:30:00 PM 10/22/2026 3:30:00 PM 6 False MM/DD/YYYY	Santa Clara County Medical Examiner Difficult Case Conference - 10/22/2026 This weekly difficult case conference hosted by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office, focuses on complex and high-yield cases in forensic pathology and forensic neuropathology. Designed for physicians and residents and fellows on service, these conferences offer a structured forum for discussing challenging autopsy cases, including differential diagnoses, scene and autopsy findings, and medicolegal death investigations. Educational content includes photographic review, instruction on forensic investigative processes, and detailed discussions on the determination of cause and manner of death. Sessions will support competency development in forensic pathology through interactive learning and expert case analysis. Objective(s): 1 Analyze complex forensic pathology and neuropathology cases by applying principles of differential diagnosis, integrating autopsy and scene findings, and considering medicolegal context. 2 Formulate accurate cause and manner of death determinations using appropriate forensic terminology and evidence-based investigative methods. 3 Engage in peer discussion and expert-led analysis to enhance critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning, and communication skills relevant to forensic case evaluation. Location: Specialties: Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Faculty Disclosures: Michelle A Jorden, MD (Nothing to disclose - 07/20/2026) Download Handout Specialties: Pathology & Laboratory Medicine