PATHOLOGIST
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Correct Name of the Career
o Pathologist
Education and/or Training Required
o They need to be able to read critically, speak to others about things in such a way that
the information is easily understood, and be able to listen actively.
o Some recommended high school classes would be chemistry, biology, phycology, and
calculus.
o Pathologists must first obtain a bachelor’s degree in the medical field before they
move onto medical school. After they have got their bachelor’s they must get a M.D.
that includes education from many different medical fields.
o After medical school, pathologists must complete a residency of at least for years. To
become specialized in a specific field of diseases, they must complete a fellowship of
around two years.
Responsibilities and Daily Activities
o Pathologists examine and perform tests on bodily fluids and tissues to determine if
any diseases are present. They may also perform autopsies. They can be a manager of
a laboratory in charge of Medical Laboratory Technicians, and may also be in charge
of keeping databases and information in their field up to date.
o Pathologists can choose to specialize in certain fields such as dermatology, surgical
pathology, or pediatric pathology.
o They typically work for laboratories in hospitals around the world but could also
work in a practice.
Salary Range
o $157,391- $297,708
o Owensboro, Kentucky
o Your degree of education, your specialization, length of time in the field, and where
you work or who you work for can affect the amount you are payed.
Self-Reflection
o Yes, I had heard of this career previously.
o You can help people by diagnosing diseases that a doctor cannot detect by simply
examining the patient.
o You have to handle bodily fluids and tissues as well as dead bodies occasionally.
o No, I would not be interested in this career.
o I do not like having to handle things from inside the body, or dead people.
Documentation of Sources
o Education Portal. (2003-2015). Pathologist: Educational Requirements and Career
Summary. [accessed April 25, 2015]. Retrieved from
http://study.com/articles/Pathologist_Educational_Requirements_and_Career_Summa
ry.html
o International Business Machines Corporation. (2015). Physician - Pathology Salaries
in Owensboro, KY. [accessed April 25, 2015]. Retrieved from
http://www1.salary.com/KY/Owensboro/Physician-Pathology-salary.html
o MyMajors. (nd). Pathologist Career. [accessed April 25, 2015]. Retrieved from
http://www.mymajors.com/career/pathologists/skills/
o Unknown Organization. (2003-2015). Pathologist: Job Duties, Occupational Outlook,
and Education Requirements. [accessed April 25, 2015]. Retrieved from
http://learn.org/articles/Pathologist_Job_Duties_Occupational_Outlook_and_Educati
on_Requirements.html