Pathologist

10th

12th (PCB Compulsory with 60% marks)

• To get admission into the MBBS course, candidates have to register and qualify National Eligibility Entrance Exam (NEET).
• National Eligibility Entrance Exam (NEET) exam is conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in May/June.
• The candidate should be of 17 years of age at the time of admission.

Official Website for Registration to NEET: https://neet.nta.nic.in/

• To become a PATHOLOGIST, the candidate should hold an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) degree recognized by the Medical Council of India.

• After completing 4.5 years of the MBBS program, candidates must complete a one-year hospital internship in internal medicine or family practice. During internship and residency, the student is subject to be posted in multiple clinical departments on a rotatory basis to learn the necessary clinical experience in all the major disciplines. Completing the rotatory internship is a prerequisite for obtaining a medical license. Also, a Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) is a necessary eligibility criterion for pursuing post-graduation studies.
• Candidates can work under a team of top doctors during their internship. The candidates have a chance to work with patients who require different diagnoses. The candidates must gain good knowledge and skills when completing their internship.

• After completing MBBS, the candidate must give the NEET PG entrance test for admission into a postgraduate degree, i.e., MD in Pathology. 

Official Website for Registration to NEET PG: https://ntaexam.net/neet-pg-2023/

• Admission into the MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Pathology is based on the candidates' performance in the NEET PG entrance test or institute-specific examination (if specified). However, it may vary from college to college; check the particular college rules and regulations before applying.
• Some institutes also provide admission based on marks obtained in the MBBS course and the work experience of the aspiring candidates.
• The study of MD requires three years of college dedication.

• After an internship, the candidate must register with the Medical Council of India. To register with the Medical Council of India., the candidate must have an MBBS degree, one year of internship, and an MD PG Degree in Pathology. It is essential to register with the country's medical council to start practicing as a Pathologist.
• After registering with the Medical Council of India, candidates can begin their careers and practice as a Pathologist in India.

Official Website for registration: https://www.nmc.org.in/registration/

Who is a Pathologist? 

An individual in this field is a medical healthcare professional, a pathologist, who diagnoses, treats, and prevents various diseases. Pathology comes from ancient Greek and translates to the study of suffering. A pathologist is a specialist who conducts multiple tests and examines the cause of a particular disease to inform the respective doctors on medication and cure. Doctors and scientists in pathology are experts in illness and disease and use their expertise to support every aspect of healthcare. There are different routes to becoming a pathologist, but pathologists involve years of studying and training. Pathologists may practice in all areas of pathology, but pathologists will typically specialize in a particular field or discipline within this subject, such as neuropathology, hematopathology, or dermatopathology.

JobResponsibilities of a Pathologist

• A pathologist's primary duty is to study the causes and effects of injury and disease.

• A pathologist is a doctor who studies organs, fluids, and tissues for bacteria, viruses, and other infectious agents to diagnose illnesses.
• A pathologist can analyze blood samples to help monitor and track the progress of a blood-borne illness.

Career Scope of a Pathologist

• Once candidates complete an MD in Radiology, candidates have numerous options of either joining government hospitals or ever-increasing private hospitals. 
• Some Pathologists can also find lucrative placements with considerable salaries as researchers in corporate hospitals and the drugs industry.
• Pathologists work in hospitals and laboratories in different disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment areas.

Salary/Income of a Pathologist

The salary of a Pathologist largely depends upon the standard and level of the organization/Hospital candidate is associated with, especially at the starting level. The starting salary of aPathologist ranges from Rs. 4 to 7 lakhs per annum. The experienced Pathologist may earn from Rs. 8 lakhs to 10 lakhs annually.Government hospital salaries are based on the pay scale and grade the government decides. However, there is no upper-income limit for enterprising Pathologists who opt to open up Care Centers.