About
BSc (Hons), MB, BS, PhD, FFCFM (RCPA), FFFLM (RCP Lond), RCPathME, DMJ (Clin&Path)
Dr John Gall is a registered Specialist in Forensic and Legal Medicine and independent Consultant Forensic Physician with almost 30 years of active clinical practice in both forensic and occupational medicine. He is a Medical Examiner within the NHS and provides expert medico-legal services to a wide range of clients including:
- Defence solicitors
- Police forces
- Prosecution services
- Government agencies
- Regulatory bodies
- Private organisations
- International legal teams
Dr Gall is based in the United Kingdom, with extensive experience providing services both nationally and internationally, particularly across Australasia, New Zealand, and South-east Asia.
Professional Background
John originally qualified as a biochemist and completed a PhD in pathology at the University of Melbourne before obtaining his medical degree in 1989. His postgraduate training focused on forensic pathology and clinical forensic medicine, with subspecialist interests in:
- Adult and child sexual and physical assault and neglect
- Injury interpretation
- Custodial medicine
- Psychological medicine
- Traffic medicine and driver fitness
- Clinical Toxicology
He has a particular expertise in child abuse and neglect, having served for 17 years as a Senior Consultant/Staff Specialist in the Victorian Paediatric Forensic Medical Service, Monash Medical Centre, and the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. He was also Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne’s Department of Paediatrics until October 2024.
Leadership and Editorial Roles
Dr Gall is actively involved in shaping standards and education in forensic medicine through several key roles:
01.
Board Member, Trustee, and Expert Witness Lead
Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine, Royal College of Physicians (London)
02.
Immediate Past President
International Association of Clinical Forensic Medicine
03.
Editorial Board Member
Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine and Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences
Court Experience and Teaching
John has extensive experience giving expert evidence at all court levels and in various jurisdictions, including:
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- New Zealand
- South-east Asia
He has also developed and delivered workshops teaching fellow professionals how to write high-quality medico-legal reports and deliver effective courtroom evidence.
He has a long-standing commitment to academic teaching, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and law. Notably, he co-developed and taught the subject Custodial Medicine in Monash University’s Graduate Diploma/Master of Forensic Medicine, and created a continuing education program in forensic medicine published quarterly in the Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine.
Occupational Medicine Services
In parallel with his forensic work, Dr Gall provides occupational medical services, including:
- Management of workplace injuries
- Assessment of fitness for duty in high-risk occupations
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Industrial health consultations
- Cancer cluster investigations
- Medical assessments for transport and aviation safety roles
- Aviation, Maritime and Diving medicine
He has been accredited as:
- An approved medical examiner for the Australian rail system (trains/trams)
- A CASA Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (aviation fitness in Australia)
- A medical examiner for commercial drivers and underwater workers (Australia)
Publications and Research
Dr Gall has co-authored and edited several widely respected texts in forensic medicine, including:
- Forensic Medicine – Colour Guide (2003)
- Current Practice in Forensic Medicine, Volumes 1, 2, and 3 (2011, 2016, 2021)
He has also published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to international forensic medical research.
Contact
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