You need a medical degree. Qualification for autopsy pathology is an additional five months of residency in autopsy. Large hospitals perform 100 to 150 autopsies per year.
There is another field called Forensic Pathology. Medical doctors who specialize in forensic pathology examine bodies for the cause of death. Forensic Pathology is performed by coroners and medical examiners. Contact the National Association of Medical Examiners by writing 430 Pryor St. SW., Atlanta, GA 30312
Forensic Pathology.
Dudley Weber has written: 'Autopsy pathology procedure and protocol' -- subject- s -: Autopsy
the coroners can do the autopsy but it's more common for the Pathologist or Examiner to do them because they are more educated!!! I LOVE FORENSIC PATHOLOGY!!!
A medical examiner is a physician or if you wish, a medical doctor (MD). Click on the related links section indicated below, and it will take you to a site that will give you all the information you will need. Best wishes!!
Pathologists typically work in hospitals or research centers. A medical degree is required for specializing in field of pathology. Job opportunities are usually widely available.
William Boyd has written: 'With a field ambulance at Ypres' -- subject(s): World War, 1914-1918, Personal narratives, Hospitals, charities, Hospitals 'A text-book of pathology' -- subject(s): Pathology 'An introduction to medical science' -- subject(s): Medicine, Physiology, Pathology 'An introduction to the study of disease' 'Boyd's pathology for the surgeon' 'Pathology for the surgeon'
James B. McCormick has written: 'Atlas and demonstration technique of the central nervous system' -- subject(s): Autopsy, Brain, Laboratory manuals, Pathology, Spinal cord
He was a German doctor, anthropologists, pathologists, prehistorian, biologist, writer editor and politician..he contributed in the fields of:-cell biology-anatomy-thrombosis-pathology-autopsy-anthropology and prehistoric biology
Cancer is considered to be in the field of medicine and falls under the topic of pathology.
You can pursue any field you wish. You will have to inquire about the prerequisite coursework required for that program.
WebPath can be pretty helpful on finding information regarding pursuing education in the field of various types of pathology; some use it as the only source for information.
The Pearl Plafker Award is a prestigious honor given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of pathology and laboratory medicine. It is named after Pearl L. Plafker, a pioneering figure in the field of laboratory medicine.