Chemical Pathologist | Career Planet

What is a Chemical Pathologist?

If you have a Medical Degree, you might consider a career in pathology.

A Chemical Pathologist studies diseases in humans and animals. They work in a laboratory. Some Chemical Pathologists also teach students in universities.

A Chemical Pathologist will analyse a specimen (sample) and diagnose the disease. This report will go to the doctor who will then prescribe the necessary medicines or treatment.

A Chemical Pathologist can also perform autopsies. They try and find the reason why the person died. They might have to give evidence in court.
Chemical Pathology is also known as Clinical Biochemistry or Clinical Chemistry.

What does a Chemical Pathologist do?

studies and researches diseases
analyses samples to determine the disease
writes reports
performs autopsies
teaches
appears in court

Are you . . . ?

scientific?
inquisitive?
patient?
thorough and methodical?
detail orientated?
willing to work with dangerous diseases and/or dead people?
a good communicator?

How do I become a Chemical Pathologist?

You start by doing a regular Bachelor of Medicine degree / Bachelor of Surgery.

Then you do an internship and your community service training.

You must get an accredited University qualification such as UCT’s M.Med. (Chem Path)

You must spend at least 4 years in an approved training post

TRAINING:

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