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| Pathology: A Career in Medicine |
| The Pathologist in Patient Care |
| Anatomic Pathology |
| A Case Study: Lung Cancer |
| Role of the Autopsy |
| Clinical Pathology |
| Molecular Pathology |
| The Pathologist as a Consultant |
| The Pathologist in Research |
| Case Study: Thyroid Cancer |
| Graduate Medical Education in Pathology |
| Career Options |
| The Pathologist as a Teacher |
| Undergraduate Study in Pathology |
| About ICPI |
| The Directory of Pathology Training Programs |
| The Road to Becoming a Biomedical Physician Scientist in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine |
| Certification in the US and Canada |
| Pathology: A Career in Medicine Brochure - Ordering Information |
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 Dr. Stanley Cohen, Professor & Chair of the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) is a world renowned researcher in immunology and teacher. |
The largest numbers of pathologists are found
in community hospital practices, where they play important roles in clinical
decision making and continuing medical education of physicians throughout
the hospital staff. As laboratory director, the pathologist also has
responsibilities for quality improvement, risk management, and development
of comprehensive information systems. In addition, hospital pathologists
often operate laboratories that serve the office practices of their
community's physicians. With the continuing growth of ambulatory care,
pathologists may also practice in non-hospital settings such as private or
group practice, clinics, and other health care facilities. Independent
laboratories have assumed an increasing role as practice sites for
pathologists. Many of these laboratories are part of major national medical
networks; others are regional or local. Although 75 percent of pathologists practice in the community hospital setting, many other options exist. Medical schools attract the second largest group of pathologists - currently over 3,000 individuals, interested in basic or applied research, which is often combined with extensive teaching opportunities, and diagnostic responsibilities in university hospitals. Because of their broad medical perspective, pathologists often fill leadership roles within medical schools, national professional societies, and research organizations. Yet other positions for pathologists are available in the military and in government agencies such as the National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration. Forensic pathologists typically work in municipal, state, and federal agencies, where they investigate unexplained and unnatural deaths. In addition, pathologists often provide medical direction in research institutes and with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The best available data suggest a strong continuing need for pathologists in all sectors for the future. |