About
James R Gill is a Clinical Professor of Pathology at Yale School of Medicine and serves as the Chief Medical Examiner of Connecticut. He holds leadership positions including 2021 President of the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) and past Chair of the Forensic Pathology Committee at the College of American Pathologists. Dr. Gill specializes in forensic pathology, public health, and autopsy practices, with a focus on pediatric forensic medicine and toxicology. His career includes roles as Deputy Chief Medical Examiner in New York and training at Yale and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
- Education: BS from MIT (1988), MD from University of Connecticut (1992), residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, and forensic fellowship at NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
- Research Interests: Forensic pathology methodologies, environmental neglect in pediatric deaths, and legal aspects of forensic testimony. Over 100 publications include works on iatrogenic deaths, autopsy protocols, and opioid-related mortality.
Publications highlight advancements in toxicology testing for synthetic opioids, pediatric death certification standards, and the impact of cognitive bias in forensic decision-making. His work bridges clinical practice, policy, and academic research in forensic medicine.