If you’ve ever watched CSI, or most cop shows for that matter, then you’ve seen a medical examiner in action. MEs are in charge of examining a dead body, determining how and when the person died, and making reports on what they learned. If there’s a crime involved, then the ME would begin their examination of the body at the crime scene. At the morgue, they may conduct the actual autopsy themselves, or assign it to one of their staff. MEs may also be called into court to testify about their findings. It’s a challenging job that you have to become an actual doctor to get, which means you’ll be in college for a good eight years. But if being a legit CSI sounds exciting (and you can handle all the blood), then you’ll be glad you put in the time.