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A pathologist is a specialist who focuses on nature and causes of diseases and contributes to prognosis, diagnosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the physical and chemical and biologic sciences. This physician uses the information gathered from the microscopic examination of body and cells fluids, tissue specimens, and from clinical laboratories test on secretions and body fluids for the diagnosis, monitoring and exclusion of illnesses. A pathologist is also involved in forensic science and unlocking medical mysteries.A pathologist requires five to seven years of training plus additional examination and training before certification is achieved. The average salary for a pathologist is $207,000 according to salary.com.


Category Medical Professions
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Date Submitted 25-Sep-2005

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