Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
15M0 Pathology, General
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
General pathologists diagnose disease by examining tissues, cells, blood, and other laboratory specimens. They combine anatomic pathology duties with oversight of clinical laboratory work.
Core Skills
- specimen interpretation
- surgical pathology
- clinical laboratory medicine
- cytopathology
- disease diagnosis
- laboratory quality control
- diagnostic reporting
- clinician consultation
- medical research
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
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Scientist in Molecular Biology - MB
Career Growth
- American Board of Pathology Subspecialty Certification
- Certified Medical Director (CMD)
- Diplomate in Laboratory Management - DLM(ASCP)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Also Common
- American Board of Pathology Certification
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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