Forensic Pathologist

Job Description

• Evaluates crime scenes 
• Performs autopsies
• Collects medical evidence
• Determines cause of death
• Determines manner of death

Employment oppurtunites

• 20% - 28% job growth 
• Recent increased interest
• Advances in forensic technology
• Can be employed by federal, state, or local agencies 

wages

• $105,000 - $500,000 per year
• Depends on expirience
• Depends on location

Working Conditions

• 10 - 12 hour workdays
• Can work in hospitals, medical schools, or private agencies
• Must travel to and examine death sites
• Usually work in the lab 
• No specific physical demands

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4 years of medical school
• 4 years of training
• 1 year of residency/fellowship
• Board Certification

Related Occupations

• Coroner (autopsy bodies, determine cause of death)
• Forensic Anthropologist (study medical history and examine bodies)

Bibliography

• http://explorehealthcareers.org
• http://www.healthcareworkersalary.com

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