Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
15M1 Pathology, Subspecialty
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Pathology subspecialists practice within a defined diagnostic field using advanced pathology expertise. Depending on their focus, they interpret specialized findings involving tissues, blood, cells, genetics, or transfusions.
Core Skills
- specialized specimen analysis
- microscopic diagnosis
- molecular diagnostics
- laboratory medicine
- differential diagnosis
- diagnostic reporting
- quality assurance
- clinical consultation
- research methodology
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
- Diplomate in Laboratory Management - DLM(ASCP)
- Certified Medical Director (CMD)
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
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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