Joye Carter - DELEGATE, MD
About me
Dr. Joye Carter is a board certified forensic pathologist and the first African-American to be appointed a Chief Medical Examiner in the history of the United States.
Dr. Carter has worked as the deputy Chief Medical Examiner of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner Department, Chief Medical Examiner of the District of Columbia, and Chief Medical Examiner of Harris County (Houston), Texas. Now she adds another first as the first African-American and female to be appointed as the Chief Forensic Pathologist to the Coroner of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Dr. Carter started Biblical Dogs Inc. in 2002 as a Christian publishing and consulting firm. She has traveled all over the world to help those in need. Her company motto is "Ethical solutions for today's forensic problems."
Dr. Carter self published her fist book as a mentoring tool and autobiography titled, My Strength Comes from Within. The book is a must have for anyone facing self-doubt about any career choice and has been used as a text for developing self-esteem in young people.
Her second book is titled I Speak for the Dead and is used as a great source of information for those experiencing grief and dealing with the ethical consideration of death and dying. For Dr. Carter, spirituality and death investigation go hand in hand.
For even greater inspiration, Dr. Carter writes about life's daily issues in her column, "For Goodness Sakes!"
I chose this career path because
Dr. Carter first made history when she became the first graduate of Howard University to achieve board certification in Forensic Pathology and then when she became the first African-American to be appointed a Chief Medical Examiner in the United States in 1992. Dr. Carter made history again when she became the first female to be appointed Chief Medical Examiner in the history of the state of Texas where she served as Chief Medical Examiner of Harris County [Houston], Texas from 1996 until 2002.
Dr. Joye Carter has been featured in such noted magazines as Black Enterprise, Ebony, Healthquest and Der Spiegel, as well as the American Medical Association magazine and newspapers such as The Washington Post, Washington Times, Houston Chronicle, and The Richmond Times Dispatch. She was featured in the book Contemporary Black Biography, Volume 41 in 2005 and has been a regular in periodicals such as Who's Who.
Dr. Carter recently relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana to become the Chief Forensic Pathologist to the coroner.
Dr. Carter formed the first and only black owned forensic consulting firm in the United States in 2002. Dr. Carter describes herself as a Christian physician and is fulfilling what she feels is her calling, to help others find their way through the maze of the criminal justice system and level the unequal field where she feels many become victims because of limited resources.
Dr. Carter has worked with people all over the world with need of ethical and neutral consulting in forensic pathology and death investigation. She has had a chapter published in the Forensic Laboratory Handbook of Procedures and Practice (Humana Press, 2006), and is a reviewer for the journal of the National Medical Association.
Dr. Carter has written three books, titled My Strength Comes from Within, I Speak for the Dead, and “Let Me Give You A Peace of My Mind: Don't Rent Space in Your Head, Evict Negativity" respectively, and is working on a fourth book which will be called Thank God, I was Not One of the Boys! Dr. Carter is a member of the Light of the World Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, and she is restoring a classic house in the Mapleton-Fall Creek area. Dr. Joye, as she is often called by friends, is a dog lover and has a rescued standard poodle named Nina Simone and loves antiques. She has an online column through which she shares information of health and well being and plans to syndicate her column sometime in the near future.
I prepared for this career by
Dr. Carter prepared for this career by obtaining my degree from Howard University Colledge of Medicine and Whitenburg University.
The biggest challenge I've overcome
The biggest challenge she had to overcome was being an African American Women. I have 30 years experience.
My greatest strength(s)
Her greatest strength is her commitment.
My greatest accomplishment to date
Dr. Carter's greatest accomplishments have been writing a book and inspiring young people to have the strength to reach their peace of mind.
My personal/professional goals
Dr. Carter professional goal is to continue to grow online.
What/Who has inspired me the most
What has inspired Dr. Carter the most is to help people live healthy lives and reach there goals.
I most want to be known/remembered for
Dr. Carter wants to be remembered for a pioneer in her field, a strong and honest person.
I have received the following Honors/Awards/Scholarships
Dr. Carter was honored ton be the First African American Appointed Chief Medical Examiner in the History of the United States.
I support the missions of these charities/volunteer my time
She supports the Red Cross, Habitat For Humanity and Homeless Veterans.
I enjoy the following hobbies/interests
She enjoys to write, travel, cook, exercise and spend time with her grandson.