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Lailyn
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What are different job options for a student wanting to be a pathologist?
Im in job corps and wanted to know what to expect after I obtain my one of my many goals of becoming a pathologist?
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Kess French
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Hello!
Pathologists need to attend medical school (Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy schools) and then a pathology residency.
However, since you mentioned you have other goals as well, you might consider becoming a Physician's Assistant in a pathology lab (master's degree), lab tech (usually an associate's or bachelor's degree), or something else especially if you aren't set on becoming a doctor. Some pathology labs will hire a person and train them. Histopathology lab assistants cut specimens, make slides, and do all the hands-on work.
Just a thought!!
For more information on pathology as a career and how to get there: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/pathologist#types-and-responsibilities
Pathologists need to attend medical school (Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy schools) and then a pathology residency.
However, since you mentioned you have other goals as well, you might consider becoming a Physician's Assistant in a pathology lab (master's degree), lab tech (usually an associate's or bachelor's degree), or something else especially if you aren't set on becoming a doctor. Some pathology labs will hire a person and train them. Histopathology lab assistants cut specimens, make slides, and do all the hands-on work.
Just a thought!!
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Raegan Williams
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Raegan’s Answer
Hello Lailyn!
To become a pathologist, a medical degree is required. However, there are various educational paths you can choose. Some schools offer MD/Ph.D., MD/MPH, MD/JD, (and more) joint programs where students can receive multiple degrees. Once you become a pathologist, you could study research, become a medical director in a lab, work as a pathologist or forensic pathologist (medical examiner), and join several organizations like Doctor's Without Borders and disaster relief missions.
I hope this helps!
To become a pathologist, a medical degree is required. However, there are various educational paths you can choose. Some schools offer MD/Ph.D., MD/MPH, MD/JD, (and more) joint programs where students can receive multiple degrees. Once you become a pathologist, you could study research, become a medical director in a lab, work as a pathologist or forensic pathologist (medical examiner), and join several organizations like Doctor's Without Borders and disaster relief missions.
I hope this helps!
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