Lou Kramer

Lou Kramer serves as Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Pathologists' Assistant Program at Wayne State University's College of Applied Health Sciences, with additional roles as Clinical Coordinator and Anatomy Prosector Coordinator for Applied Health Science departments. A certified Pathologists' Assistant and former Medical Examiner Investigator, he integrates clinical forensic expertise into academic training.

His educational credentials include:

• PhD in Learning Design & Technology, Wayne State University (2023)
• BS in Pathologists' Assistant, Wayne State University (2014)
• MA in Education, Madonna University (2011)
• BA in Education, Madonna University (2005)

Research centers on forensic pathology and gross pathology, with specialized focus on suicide analysis in youth populations through retrospective studies of Wayne County Medical Examiner data. His work examines suicide risk factors, forensic assessment protocols, and the medico-legal significance of suicide notes, while also exploring Pathologists' Assistants' roles in alleviating forensic pathologist workload.

Publication trends (2014-2022) reveal consistent forensic pathology research with dual emphases: 1) suicide epidemiology in Metro Detroit youth, utilizing 10-11 year retrospective datasets; and 2) workforce optimization through Pathologists' Assistant training and interprofessional education models.

Professional recognition includes:

• Ernest I. Nolan Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts (2005)

As program director and course instructor for Pathologists' Assistant education, he develops curriculum in forensic pathology, surgical pathology, and autopsy techniques while coordinating anatomy prosection labs across multiple health science disciplines. His teaching portfolio spans courses including Introduction to Forensic Pathology, Clinical Pathology II, and Neuroanatomy for Pathologists' Assistants.

He maintains active coordination of the Anatomy Prosection Lab serving Applied Health Science departments, facilitating hands-on anatomical training for mortuary science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and nurse anesthetist students.