Education and Research
Department of Forensic Medicine
The Department of Forensic Medicine, Monash University is unique in that it is an academic unit which exists in parallel with a publicly funded, operational forensic medicine service facility (VIFM).
Course Information
VIFM, in partnership with the Department of Forensic Medicine, Monash University, provides opportunities for training, education and research in a wide range of forensic medical and scientific disciplines.
Research
Since its inception 21 years ago the Institute, together with the Department of Forensic Medicine, has produced many significant research findings that have contributed to death and injury prevention and public health.
National Coronial Information System
The National Coronial Information System (NCIS) is a database which provides a research resource nationally and internationally.
Becoming an Intern or Registrar at VIFM
Training for doctors in Forensic Pathology is available at the Institute as part of the post graduate training program operated through the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia.
International & Humanitarian Work
Humanitarian work in the aftermath of human induced or natural disasters, has allowed VIFM’s staff to hone and broaden their skills.
Residential Aged Care Communiqué
The Residential Aged Care Communiqué (RAC Communiqué) is an electronic publication containing narrative case reports about lessons learned from the Coroners’ investigations into preventable deaths in Residential Aged Care facilities. In October 2006, the State Minister for Ageing (Victoria) launched the inaugural edition. Each edition of the RAC Communiqué: focuses on a single theme relevant [...]
Coronial Communiqué Archive
“The Coronial Communiqué” is an electronic publication containing narrative case reports about clinical lessons learned from patient deaths investigated by the Coroners’ Office. It was written, edited, published and distributed from 2003 to 2009 by the Clinical Liaison Service, a joint initiative of the State Coroner’s Office and the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine. The [...]
2012 Publications
Refereed Journal articles Ammann, D., J. M. McLaren, D. Gerostamoulos and J. Beyer (On-line 16 May 2012). “Detection and Quantification of New Designer Drugs in Human Blood: Part 2 – Designer Cathinones.” Journal of Analytical Toxicology 36: 381-389, 2012. Ammann, J., J. M. McLaren, D. Gerostamoulos and J. Beyer (On-line 16 May 2012). “Detection and [...]
2009-2010 Publications
Medical, scientific and legal publications Kamel, J. T.; Christensen, B.; Odell, M. S.; D’Souza, W. J.; Cook, M. J., Evaluating the use of prolonged video-EEG monitoring to assess future seizure risk and fitness to drive. Epilepsy and Behavior On-line 29 Oct 2010. O’Donnell, C. An image of sudden death: utility of routine post-mortem computed tomography [...]