Education: You must have 4 years of college and a bachelors degree. They must also hold an MD or DO. They must also have an additional 4 years of forensic pathology. Daily Activities: A medical examiner determines the cause of death. They study the human body to identify between natural or disease. They also make a case of if a death of accidental or intentional. Salary: The average salary is $50,000. Citation: http://learn.org/articles/Medical_Examiner_Job_ Duties_Career_Outlook_and_Educational_Requirements.html Relation to Anna's Case: When Anna died, Medical Examiners were given her body. They then examined her body for signs of foul play. Self Reflection: I would personally not want this job. The idea of death isn't why, I've thought about becoming a forensic scientist. I don't think I would be comfortable knowing i was surround by bodies constantly. If the zombie apocalypse happens, I wouldn't have a shot.