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How do pathologists and pathologist assistants work together to quickly provide patients with an answer to their disease?

My goal is to become a pathologist but, if that does goal does not become a reality, I'd like to become a pathologist assistant. I'm curious to know what the similarities and differences are between the two jobs. #pathology #pathology-assistant

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Aftab’s Answer

The major difference between Pathologist and Assistant pathologist is that Pathologist is a MD and has to graduate from Medical school, do rotations and then pass USMLE step 1, 2, exams and do residency in Pathology., where as the assistant Pathologist may be an under graduate from University and then complete certificate courses in Pathology to get employed. The duties are largely different as well. Where as Assistant Pathologist may help prepare the slides of the body biopsy diseases tissues to visual check under a microscope and may also prepare a dead human corpse for autopsy by the Pathologist. Pathologist holds State MD license but Assistant Pathologist may hold certification in the field. I hope this answers your question.
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Ken’s Answer

The best way to get an answer to this question is to contact a pathologist and ask the question in person. A good way to do this is to locate the local professional association to which pathologists belong in your area to phone the local contact person for an in person conversation and possibly arrange to attend a meeting, so that you can meet professionals and get to know them and their are more fully. Here is a link that will allow you to locate your local professional association to which pathologists belong in your area: #

https://www.careeronestop.org/BusinessCenter/Toolkit/find-professional-associations.aspx?&frd=true
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