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Forensic Pathologist

Forensic Pathologist. Acheh Fonkem. Educational Requirements. Helpful High School Courses Anatomy and Physiology, Calculus, Chemistry, Foreign Language (minimum of two years), and Statistics and Probability High school diploma

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Forensic Pathologist

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  1. Forensic Pathologist AchehFonkem

  2. Educational Requirements • Helpful High School Courses Anatomy and Physiology, Calculus, Chemistry, Foreign Language (minimum of two years), and Statistics and Probability • High school diploma • 4 years of college, earning a bachelor’s degree in any major while completing course requirements for medical • school • 4 years of medical school, earning an M.D. or D.O. degree • 4-5 years of training in anatomic, clinical and/or forensic pathology, • 1 year of residency or fellowship in forensic pathology • Board certification after passing the exam

  3. Working Conditions • Pathologists tend to have a regular 40-hour workweek. • They may perform autopsies as part of their work responsibilities. • They spend a great deal of time discussing cases and test results with other doctors • A typical workday can last 10-12 hours or longer, particularly if the forensic pathologist must examine a distant death site.

  4. Tasks/Responsibilities • Study the nature, causes, and development of diseases • Analyze human tissues and fluidsClinical pathologists concentrate on laboratory medicine • Surgical pathologists study tissues taken from patients • studies the medical history, • evaluates crime scene evidence including witness statements, • performs an autopsy to uncover evidence of injury or disease, and • collects medical and trace evidence from the body for further analysis.

  5. Salary Range Average: The average salary of a forensic pathologist ranges from $60,000 to $140,000 per year Those who have worked for about 5 years, can expect to earn more than $100,000 annually $200,000 if one has 10-15 years of experience

  6. Advancements • Many direct the activities of clinical laboratories in hospitals. Others teach at medical schools, conduct research, and/or write. Some become medical examiners. • Some work full-time for the city, county, or federal government, while others work in hospitals, medical schools or with a private or group practice that contracts autopsy services to government agencies.

  7. Desirable Characteristics • challenging • lets them pursue their interests in scientific studies. • They also enjoy regular work schedules. • Dedication

  8. Info on Schooling • Majors & DegreesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsPre-MedicineMedical Residency Programs** MedicineMedicine and Graduate Medical Programs** MedicinePhysiology, Pathology, and Related SciencesCancer and Oncology BiologyPathology and Experimental Pathology

  9. Info on Schooling Con’t • Forensic Science Initiative, West Virginia University. • http://fsi.research.wvu.edu/

  10. Why Forensic Scientist? • Long, hard work. It takes a minimum of 13 years of education and training after high school to become a forensic pathologist. For that dedication is important. • Strength in all areas of science. Forensic pathology draws on biology, physics, chemistry, even psychology and anthropology. • Very good communication skills. Half the job of being a forensic pathologist is writing reports and giving testimony. • Intestinal fortitude. Forensic pathology is probably the most gruesome, smelly, disgusting job in medicine. • Confidence in your skills. Forensic pathologists must defend their conclusions in the face of opposition from lawyers, the media and even the victims’ families.

  11. Bibliography • Wiscareers • http://wiscareers.wisc.edu/C_CVstuff/occinfo.asp?Area=edu&Num=00276&state=WI Health Career Info http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/Career/129/Forensic_Pathologist http://www.buzzle.com/articles/forensic-pathologist-salary.html

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