Pathology is one of the promising and rewarding career options in India. Aspirants who are willing to take up this profession must have proper information in this field. Talented professionals in this field are rising day by day, which has lead to lots of employment opportunities for talented pathologists. Graduates after completion of their course can work as a specialist in any division under pathology such as surgical pathology, clinical pathology, anatomical pathology, veterinary pathology, molecular pathology, plant pathology and in forensic pathology.
Some pathologists work as a consultants or medical examiners. Skilled professionals in this field find employment in universities, laboratories, hospitals and in colleges. Graduates can seek employment in agricultural sector, government agencies, law and other fields. Pathologists can also set up his/her career in research or teaching field after doing post graduation and then Ph.D in any specialized branch of pathology. There are lots of job opportunities available in India as well as in foreign countries for pathologists.
1.College Of Audiology and Speech language Pathology - Pune, Maharashtra
2.West Bengal University of Health Sciences - Salt Lake, West Bengal
3.Institute of Medical Science & SUM Hospital - Bhubaneswar, Orissa
4.Institute of Medical Science & Research - Ambala, Haryana
5.Dr. Y.S. Khedkar College of Bachelor Audiology and speech Langauge Pathology
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.
Pathology Career Prospects
A Pathologist can start with an established hospital in the bracket of Rs. 3,00,000-3,50,000 annually in the private sector. Alternatively he can join Government hospital like AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) where the posts are filled up as and when the vacancy arises. The other lucrative option is to open a pathology laboratory himself. He can also appear for Combined Medical Services examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, Government of India and for doctors in provincial civil service examination conducted by respective provincial service commissions, army and naval forces.
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Pathology is a specialized field in medical sciences. One who has completed MBBS will only be eligible to pursue M.D. in Pathology. The period of training for obtaining this degree is three years.
In the case of students having a recognized two year postgraduate diploma course in the same subject, the period of training, including the period of examination, is of two years.
The examinations are organized on the basis of grading or marking system to evaluate and certify candidate’s level of knowledge, skill and competence at the end of the training and obtaining a minimum of 50% marks in theory as well as practical separately is mandatory for clearing the examination. The examination for M.D. or Doctor of Medicine is held at the end of 3 academic years (six academic terms) and for diploma at the end of 2 academic years (four academic terms). One academic term is of six months.
