Physicians, Pathologists

Physicians pathologists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing diseases by examining tissues, blood, and other body fluids. Their job involves analyzing samples in a laboratory setting, interpreting test results, and collaborating with other healthcare providers to determine the best course of treatment for patients. They often work in hospitals, research institutions, or diagnostic laboratories.

Education / Training

Physicians, Pathologists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing diseases by examining tissues and body fluids. To become a Pathologist, individuals typically need to complete a bachelor's degree (which usually includes pre-medical courses), attend medical school to earn a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree, complete a residency program in pathology, and often pursue fellowship training for specialized areas within pathology. High school completion is required to pursue college education, but specifically, a Pathologist needs to have completed college to enter medical school and subsequently train as a Pathologist. Training for Physicians, Pathologists involves completing a residency program in anatomic and clinical pathology, which typically lasts four years. After this, many Pathologists choose to pursue additional fellowship training in subspecialty areas like surgical pathology, cytopathology, hematopathology, or forensic pathology. This specialized training allows Pathologists to develop expertise in specific areas of pathology and may last one to two years depending on the focus area. Throughout their training, Pathologists gain hands-on experience in diagnosing diseases through the examination of tissue samples, blood, and other bodily fluids under the supervision of experienced pathologists.