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44DX Pathologist

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Overview

A Pathologist studies body fluids and tissues and uses laboratory tests to support patient diagnosis and treatment. This physician interprets blood work and examines tissue for evidence of disease.

Core Skills

  • Clinical laboratory service management

Civilian Career Paths

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Physicians, Pathologists

Military experience diagnosing disease through pathological examination of body tissue and managing clinical laboratory services directly supports civilian pathology practice.

How to prepare: Review your existing medical education, specialty training, license and credentials with the intended state's medical board and prospective employer to identify any gaps. All states require physician licensure, with requirements varying by state.

What the civilian work involves
  • Examine microscopic samples to identify diseases or other abnormalities.
  • Write pathology reports summarizing analyses, results, and conclusions.
  • Communicate pathologic findings to surgeons or other physicians.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • Anatomic pathology software
  • Antek HealthWare LabDAQ

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (3 documents)
  1. DAFOCD, 30 Apr 26: PATHOLOGIST (44DX)

    [1] Specialty Summary section "PATHOLOGIST"; normalized cached text lines 7313-7333; family-level section (44D4, 44D3, 44D1)

    Supports: Clinical laboratory service management, Physicians, Pathologists (O*NET 29-1222.00)

  2. O*NET: Physicians, Pathologists

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Physicians, Pathologists (O*NET 29-1222.00)

  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physicians and Surgeons

    [3] What They Do; Duties; How to Become One, Training and Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations; retrieved 23 September 2026

    Supports: Physicians, Pathologists (O*NET 29-1222.00)

Defense contractor jobs for 44DX

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