Can you specialize in pathology?

Because the clinical applications of pathology are so vast, it is not uncommon for pathologists to seek further training to specialize in a specific field of practice. Among the subspecialties anatomical pathologists commonly pursue: Cytopathology, the study of disease on a molecular level.

What are the different fields of pathology?

Pathologists may practice in all areas of pathology, but the American Board of Pathology also provides subspecialty certifications in the following areas:

• Blood banking/transfusion.
• Chemical pathology.
• Clinical informatics.
• Cytopathology.
• Dermatopathology.
• Forensic pathology.
• Hematology.
• Medical microbiology.

What is the difference between pathology and pathologist?

A clinical pathologist is involved in conducting and overseeing laboratory tests on body fluids, such as blood. The main difference between clinical pathology and anatomical pathology is that the later deals with tissue samples from an organ.

How much money does a pathologist make a year?

The average base salary for pathologists with 1-10 years of experience is $201,775; pathologists with 11-20 years of experience earned an average base salary of $260,119; pathologists with more than 30 years of professional experience earned a base salary of $279,011.

What is the two types of pathology?

Within the spectrum of pathology, people often refer to two broad categories, anatomic and clinical pathology: Anatomic pathology is concerned with the diagnosis of disease based on the gross, microscopic, chemical, immunologic and molecular examination of organs, tissues and whole bodies.

Is pathology high paying?

The highest paid pathologists out-earn the lowest paid by $171,000. Here is how the average annual earnings stack up: Office-based, multi-specialty, group practice pathologists earn $356,000. Office-based, single-specialty, group practice pathologists earn $327,000.