Pathology

Pathology is a division of medical science that deals with the analysis of diseases through inspection of organs, bodily fluids, tissues and whole bodies (autopsies). Pathology studies related to diseases is known as general pathology. Pathology is a link between the basic science and medicine. Medical pathology has been separated into two main parts such as clinical pathology and anatomic pathology or anatomical pathology.

Medical pathologists are physicians who specialize in diagnosing and studying diseases using laboratory methods. Many of these jobs require completion of medical school, as well as post-graduate training though residencies. Licensure is required for all kinds of physicians, and board certification is available for pathologists. Since many medical pathologists spend the majority of their time in the laboratory, this career may be best-suited for individuals who do not desire much patient contact.

Job Description:
Medical pathologists are usually either clinical or anatomical pathologists. Clinical pathologists mainly examine body fluids, including blood, urine and bone marrow. They may conduct toxicology tests seeking the presence of illegal drugs and poisons, run a hospital blood bank and test patients' immune functions to detect allergies and toleration of transplant organs. Anatomical pathologists analyze samples of tissue and cells to aid in determining the diagnosis and cause of diseases. Once samples have been removed via surgery, biopsies or fine needle aspirations, anatomical pathologists may freeze and examine them under a microscope to view any abnormalities.

Although they most often work in hospitals, medical pathologists also can be found in clinics, medical schools, the military and government agencies. They are considered the 'doctor's doctor' because they aid doctors in making diagnosis, treatment and management decisions in hospitals and clinics. After consulting with clinicians, they conduct prescribed tests, analyze the results and prepare reports based on their findings.

Eligibility:

• For admission in to bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have passed the higher secondary school certificate (12th Std.) examination with science subject such as (biology, maths and chemistry). The duration of this course is 3 years.
• The eligibility criteria for pursuing a master’s degree are holding a bachelor's degree with science subject science subject such as (biology, maths and chemistry). The duration of this course is 2 years.

Job Types

• Consultants
• Medical Examiner
• Professors
• Cytotechnologist
• Mortuary Assistant
• Dermatopathologist
• Health Care Workers
• Forensic Technician
• Medical Lab Technician

Remuneration

The income of graduates may differ according to the organization. As a trainee one can get around Rs.8000 to Rs.12000 every month.  After gaining experience it may increase to Rs.15000 –Rs. 22000 every month.  After gaining 10 years of experience in this field one can begin his/her own pathology laboratory, which leads to gain confidence and good revenue. In government hospital the income is given according to the pay scale and grade. A pathologist can begin with a recognized hospital in set of Rs. 3, 00,000-3, 50,000 per annum in the private sector.

Colleges Offering:

Colleges in Karnataka:

• A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore
• ACPM Medical College, Dhule
• Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences Bellur
• Al-Ameen Medical College,Bijapur
• Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore
• Father Mullers Institue of Medical Education and Research, Mangalore
• Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum
• Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha
• JJM Medical College, Davangere
• JSS Medical College, Mysore
• K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore
• K V G Medical College, Sullia
• Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
• Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
• Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
• Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad
• M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
• Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga
• Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha
• MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalore
• Navodaya Medical College, Raichur
• Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore
• S S Institute of Medical Sciences& Research Centre, Davangere
• SDM Medical College , Dharwad
• Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bijapur
• Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar
• Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur
• St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore
• Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore
• Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore
• Dr. Panjabrao Alias Bhausaheb Deshmukh Memorial Medical College, Amravati
• Khaja Banda Nawaz Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga
• S. Nijalingappa Medical College & HSK Hospital & Research Centre, Bagalkot

Colleges in Maharashtra:

• Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College & Hospital, Sangli
• Bharati Vidyapeeth University Medical College, Pune
• Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Kolhapur
• Dr.Vasantrao Pawar Med. Col. Hosp. & Research Centre,Nasik (Prev. NDMVP Samaj Medical College)
• Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College, Aurangabad
• Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College, Navi Mumbai
• N. K. P. Salve Instt. of Medical Sciences and Research Centre and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital, Nagpur
• Padmashree Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Pimpri, Pune
• Padmashree Dr. D.Y.Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai
• Padmashri Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundations Medical College, Ahmednagar
• Rural Medical College, Loni
• Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital,Pune
• Maharashtra Institute of Medical Education & Research, Pune
• Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Latur
• Dr. Ulhas Patil Medical College & Hospital, Jalgaon