Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

KWVRS experts holding M.D.: Jesse Wolstein, M.D., M.A. (Chief Medical Director)

The M.D. degree and associated state licensure authorize the practice of medicine. In forensic contexts, physicians provide opinions on diagnosis, causation, standard of care, prognosis, and medical recommendations underlying life care plans.

Issued by

Accredited Medical Schools + State Boards

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited medical school
  • Completion of residency training (specialty dependent)
  • State medical license (DEA registration where applicable)
  • Board certification in the relevant specialty (where applicable)
  • Continuing medical education

Admissibility

Physician expert testimony is routinely admitted when the opinion is within the physician's specialty, supported by accepted methodology, and based on sufficient facts or data.

KWVRS experts holding M.D.

M.D. by state

Frequently Asked Questions

Do forensic physicians need board certification?

Courts do not categorically require board certification, but relevant specialty board certification is frequently persuasive on qualification.

References

  1. American Board of Medical SpecialtiesOrganization

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