medical career: pathologist

DEMAND OR NEED FOR THIS PROFESSION:

• communication and interpersonal skills
• critical thinker and analyser
• willingness to continue research
• accurate  and thorough 
• enjoy a challenge 

PATHOLOGIST

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• they are physicians that use bodily fluids and tissues 
• they study,diagnose, and treat diseases 
• they perform research and scrutinize patient test

SALARY:

• $191,945 ~median annual salary (2016)

EDUCATION:

• degree required (Doctoral of Medicine)
• training required (4 year pathology residency; 1~2 year optional pathology fellowship)
• license required (state medical license; pathology board certification) 

REFLECTION: would you like to become one why or why not?

yes i would because ever since i was little i was interested in researching something new.