Pathologist

Duties and responsibilities: The duties of a pathologist are that you might examine and diagnose bodily fluids, such as blood and urine, or tissues from biopsies and Pap smears, to diagnose disease. You may possibly perform autopsies to determine if you have cause of death. You can also be a physician in charge of a laboratory with the responsibility of managing other physicians and lab techniques needed. You are also required to stay abreast of research and development in the field of pathology and to keep current on existing data in medical practices and disease.

Salary: $251,000

Education: To become a pathologist you need a 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 degree or a doctor of Osteopathy degree. Both medical doctor and doctor of Osteopathy programs are four years in length and can include studies in pathology, emergency, medicine, cardiology and medical ethics.

Demand for this profession: They are expected to grow 14% from 2014 through 2024.

Reflection: i think that i would not like to be one because it seems like a good job but i want to earn more money and do more things. I would like to become a doctor to help those who need.