Forensic Pathologist

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           Forensic pathologists, or medical examiners, are specially trained physicians who examine the bodies of people who died suddenly, unexpectedly or violently. The forensic pathologist is responsible for determining the cause (the ultimate and immediate reasons for the cessation of life) and manner of death (homicide, suicide, accidental, natural or unknown).

Salary:$200,000 per year

Education:The road to becoming a pathologist can take 12 years or more, and begins with earning your bachelor's degree in a program with a pre-medical curriculum. After your undergrad studies are complete, you must attend an accredited medical school and earn either a Medical Doctor (M.D.) degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree. Both M.D. and D.O programs are four years in length and can include studies in pathology, emergency medicine, cardiology and medical ethics.

Demand:·         Chemical pathology

·         Cytopathology

·         Blood banking and transfusion

·         Hematology

·         Medical microbiology

·         Molecular genetic pathology

·         Neuropathology

·         Pediatric pathology

·         Dermatopathology

·         Forensic pathology