Omar Rayes

Position Title

Deputy Chief Medical Examiner

Biography

Dr. Rayes earned his medical degree from Damascus University in Syria. He completed his residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, followed by a fellowship in forensic pathology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Returning to Michigan, he joined the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office as an assistant medical examiner and now serves as the deputy chief medical examiner. Dr. Rayes is board-certified in anatomic, clinical, and forensic pathology, his research focuses on infectious disease related mortalities and toxicology. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and motorcycle riding, as well as exploring nature through drones, photography, and binoculars.

Education Training

Medical school: University of Damascus - Faculty of Medicine, Damascus, Syria
Fellowship: Forensic Pathology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Certifications: Forensic Pathology, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (American Board of Pathology)

Medical Education Responsibilities

Supervising pathology residents during their forensic pathology rotations at the medical examiner's office and mentoring fellows in the forensic pathology fellowship program. 

Residency

Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

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