Army MOS · Medical
61U Pathologist
Overview
A pathologist directs and supervises a medical laboratory. The pathologist also conducts clinical and anatomical pathological examinations.
Core Skills
- laboratory information systems usage
- clinical and anatomic pathology data interpretation
- quality assurance and quality control management
- laboratory workflow optimization
- regulatory compliance and documentation
- data analysis and reporting
- policy and procedure development
- team leadership and training
- interdisciplinary communication
- root cause analysis and corrective actions
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SAP software
- Accounts receivables system software
- Anatomic pathology software
- Antek HealthWare LabDAQ
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Laboratory
- Public Health
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA): Level 1 · Funded
- Primary Certification in Anatomic Pathology
- Primary Certification in Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
- Subspecialty Certification in Forensic Pathology
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
Career Growth
- Board Certification · Funded
- Certification in Thanatology (CT) · Funded
- Combined Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) Certification · Funded
- Anatomic Pathology/Neuropathology · Funded
- Clinical Pathology · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Examine microscopic samples to identify diseases or other abnormalities.
- Diagnose diseases or study medical conditions, using techniques such as gross pathology, histology, cytology, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, immunology, flow cytometry, or molecular biology.
- Write pathology reports summarizing analyses, results, and conclusions.
- Communicate pathologic findings to surgeons or other physicians.
- Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases.
Related Occupations
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Cardiologists
- Radiologists
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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