Career Research

the average salary of a pathologist is $284,649 a year in Canada.

the outlook for a pathologist in Canada is good in the future, although with an undetermined salary.

Some benefits of being a pathologist are getting medical benefits disability and life insurance, leave of absence, 20 day paid vacation, and whatever perks the hospital is willing to give.

Skills needed

• Communication
• detail oriented
• dexterous
• leadership
• organized
• compassionate
• patience
• problem solving skills
• physical stamina

Some drawbacks are that it is a stressful job, with lots of competition for getting positions, and it works long hours with lots of schooling. There is also a risk of catching some of the diseases that you are working with.

This job would appeal to a person that is hard working and fairly intelligent, as well as being good at persevering, as the job requires lots of studying and long hours. They would have to be competitive as well, as it is a competitive environment to get in. They also would have to enjoy using the skills that are required for the job.

In order to become a pathologist, a bachelor’s degree of science in university, as well as a degree in medical school, along with spending three to seven years doing residency programs are required. They also need to pass the exam of the Royal college of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and get a license from the provincial licensing authority.

Match

I got a 74% match for pathologist in the compatibility survey results, as well as the same mark for being an editor, and a 85% match for being a creative writer.

I chose this job because my mother worked as a pathologist when I was younger and because of that, it has interested me as to some of the things that a pathologist does, as well as it being a potential career choice for me in the future.