Forensic Anthropologist
A forensic anthropologist is an individual with at least a masters degree in forensic anthropology, biological anthropology, or related field, and who also has forensic anthropology case experience or training involving fragmentary, burned, and otherwise taphonomically-altered human skeletal remains. They also must have training or experience in producing a biological profile (age, sex, stature, ancestry), and interpreting human skeletal trauma. NOTE Board-certified forensic anthropologists possess a Ph.D. in forensic anthropology/biological anthropology or related field and are certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology (ABFA).
Committee
Medicolegal Death Investigation
Date Added to Lexicon
Standard Source (Designation Number Title of Standard. Publisher, Place, Year.)
ANSI/ASB Best Practice Recommendation 010 Forensic Anthropology in Disaster Victim Identification: Best Practice Recommendations for the Medicolegal Authority. AAFS Academy Standards Board (ASB), 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, 2018.
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