Vincent Di Maio
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Dr. Vincent J. M. Di Maio is an American
pathologist and a nationally renowned expert on the subject of gunshot wounds
. Di Maio is a board-certified anatomical, clinical and forensic pathologist, and a private forensic pathology consultant. He attended St. John's University and the State University of New York
(SUNY), and received postgraduate training at Duke University
, SUNY, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Maryland.
Di Maio is a veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corps
, and served as chief medical examiner
of San Antonio, Texas
until 2006, when he retired; Di Maio has more than 40 years of experience as a forensic pathologist. He has been editor-in-chief of the Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, and a professor
of the Department of Pathology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
. Di Maio is a fellow of the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences
, and in 2011 he was appointed to the Texas Forensic Science Commission
by Governor Rick Perry
.
Di Maio has authored or co-authored four books and numerous articles related to forensic pathology, and has won several awards for his work, including the Outstanding Service Award from the National Association of Medical Examiners.
Americans
The people of the United States, also known as simply Americans or American people, are the inhabitants or citizens of the United States. The United States is a multi-ethnic nation, home to people of different ethnic and national backgrounds...
pathologist and a nationally renowned expert on the subject of gunshot wounds
Ballistic trauma
The term ballistic trauma refers to a form of physical trauma sustained from the discharge of arms or munitions. The most common forms of ballistic trauma stem from firearms used in armed conflicts, civilian sporting and recreational pursuits, and criminal activity.-Destructive effects:The degree...
. Di Maio is a board-certified anatomical, clinical and forensic pathologist, and a private forensic pathology consultant. He attended St. John's University and the State University of New York
State University of New York
The State University of New York, abbreviated SUNY , is a system of public institutions of higher education in New York, United States. It is the largest comprehensive system of universities, colleges, and community colleges in the United States, with a total enrollment of 465,000 students, plus...
(SUNY), and received postgraduate training at Duke University
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco industrialist James B...
, SUNY, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Maryland.
Di Maio is a veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corps
Medical Corps (United States Army)
The Medical Corps of the U.S. Army is a staff corps of the U.S. Army Medical Department consisting of commissioned medical officers – physicians with either an MD or a DO degree, at least one year of post-graduate clinical training, and a state medical license.The MC traces its earliest origins...
, and served as chief medical examiner
Medical examiner
A medical examiner is a medically qualified government officer whose duty is to investigate deaths and injuries that occur under unusual or suspicious circumstances, to perform post-mortem examinations, and in some jurisdictions to initiate inquests....
of San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
until 2006, when he retired; Di Maio has more than 40 years of experience as a forensic pathologist. He has been editor-in-chief of the Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, and a professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
of the Department of Pathology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is an institute of health science education and research, located in the South Texas Medical Center....
. Di Maio is a fellow of the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
The American Academy of Forensic Sciences is a professional society for people in all areas of forensics.For over sixty years, the AAFS has served a distinguished and diverse membership. Its nearly 6,000 members are divided into eleven sections spanning the forensic enterprise...
, and in 2011 he was appointed to the Texas Forensic Science Commission
Texas Forensic Science Commission
The Texas Forensic Science Commission is a state agency of Texas, headquartered on the grounds of the College of Criminal Justice of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville...
by Governor Rick Perry
Rick Perry
James Richard "Rick" Perry is the 47th and current Governor of Texas. A Republican, Perry was elected Lieutenant Governor of Texas in 1998 and assumed the governorship in December 2000 when then-governor George W. Bush resigned to become President of the United States. Perry was elected to full...
.
Di Maio has authored or co-authored four books and numerous articles related to forensic pathology, and has won several awards for his work, including the Outstanding Service Award from the National Association of Medical Examiners.
See also
- Ballistic traumaBallistic traumaThe term ballistic trauma refers to a form of physical trauma sustained from the discharge of arms or munitions. The most common forms of ballistic trauma stem from firearms used in armed conflicts, civilian sporting and recreational pursuits, and criminal activity.-Destructive effects:The degree...
- Forensic pathologyForensic pathologyForensic pathology is a branch of pathology concerned with determining the cause of death by examination of a corpse. The autopsy is performed by the pathologist at the request of a coroner or medical examiner usually during the investigation of criminal law cases and civil law cases in some...
- Outline of forensic science
- Terminal ballisticsTerminal ballisticsTerminal ballistics, a sub-field of ballistics, is the study of the behavior of a projectile when it hits its target. It is often referred to as stopping power when dealing with human or other living targets. Terminal ballistics is relevant both for small caliber projectiles as well as for large...