Forensic Pathologists

Duties and responsibilities: Forensic pathologists focus on determining the cause of death by examining the corpse. They examine wounds and injuries , they do that in a form called autopsy and if necessary they will examine the inside of the body. They collect and examine tissue specimens under a microscope to be able to identify whether the victim died of a natural disease or other reasons.

Salary: they win up to $80,000 to $200,000 per year

Education : they must first earn a bachelor's degree, then a medical degree, either an M.D. or D.O. Extensive additional education and training is required, including four to five years of training in anatomic, clinical and/or forensic pathology and a one-year residency or fellowship in forensic pathology.

Demand for forensic pathologists: there are more than 2,000 laboratory tests available for bodily fluids, and therefore the ongoing training in this field is extensive.

Reflection: Yes i would love to be a forensic pathologist. This is actually my dream job . It has always caught my attention ever since i was small since i would watch forensic shows on discovery channel with my dad.This profession is seriously interesting and i find it very cool investigating the cause of a person’s death.