Pathologist
Diagnose disease by examining tissues and body fluids
About the profession
Pathologists make the diagnoses behind treatment plans — reading slides, running labs, and consulting with clinicians at tumor boards and morbidity meetings.
How to Get Started
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Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Resident → Pathologist → Senior Pathologist → Department Chair
Where are you on this career path?
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
450K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $280,000 - $323,000/year With equity/bonuses: $308,000 - $387,600 Top markets (SF/NYC): $322,000 - $388,000 Execute core tasks using Pathology…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Review priorities and respond to urgent items 10am — Team standup and progress check 11am — Deep work using Pathology 1pm — Cross-functional meeting with stakeholders 3pm —…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $196,000 - $252,000 Year 2-3: Junior level $280,000 - $361,500 Year 4-6: Mid level $361,500 - $373,500 Year 7-10: Senior level $373,500 - $424,500 Year 10+:…
Is this for me?
15 questions — answer honestly
You find the craft of a Pathologist genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Pathology and Microscopy You communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders…
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