Dr. Thomas F. Hegert passed away on August 29, 2010. Dr. Hegert attended medical school at the University of South Dakota and the University of Nebraska. He went on to complete a medical internship at ORMC when it was known as "Orange Memorial Hospital". He continued practicing general Internal Medicine for several years before deciding to start a residency in Pathology at ORMC. Dr. Hegert was the district medical examiner for District 9 (Orange and Osceola counties) for decades, until his retirement a few years ago. He was also a member of the pathology faculty at the Orange County Regional Medical Center, where he taught autopsy pathology to the anatomic pathology residents.

Tom was a founding member of the Florida Association of Medical Examiners; his name appears as in the Articles of Incorporation in 1982 as a member of the Board of Directors and as the first Treasurer. He continued as Treasurer until 1997, served as Secretary from 1994-1997, and served as the host for the 1990 annual educational conference. More recently he enjoyed emeritus status within our organization. He joined NAME in 1967 and was a Board of Director from 1981-1986, Vice President in 1987, President in 1988 and Chairman of the Board in 1989.

Arrangements and Information:

Funeral arrangements are by the Baldwin Fairchild funeral home in Orlando. Details can be viewed here.

Visitation:
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Baldwin Fairchild Conway Chapel
1413 South Semoran Blvd
Orland, FL  32807

Funeral Service:
Friday, September 3, 2010
1:00 PM
St. Margaret Mary Catholic church
526 North Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL  32789

Dr. Hegert will be missed.

There is an immediate vacancy for an Associate Medical Examiner in Jacksonville, Florida. The salary is $137,334 including health care coverage and pension plan. The city of Jacksonville is beautiful with both the St. Johns River and the Beaches. Please send your inquiries to the Director of Operations Ms. Terri McCracken at 904-630-0977.

The Florida Association of Medical Examiners, otherwise known as FAME, is committed to uphold excellence in the practice of forensic pathology for the public interest.  FAME strives to unify Florida's twenty-four medical examiner districts by providing networking opportunities, an atmosphere for professional development and a forum to discuss solutions to both professional and administrative issues that face district and associate medical examiners daily

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