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Your profession: Medical specialist (m/f) - Pathological Anatomy

Professional activities

Medical specialists in pathological anatomy diagnose diseases and the cause and origin of diseases. They advise and support doctors in the treatment of patients by evaluating morphological specimens submitted to them and arriving at findings which permit the targeted use of a suitable treatment method.

Fields of work

Medical specialists in pathological anatomy mainly work in clinics or in medical practices specialising in pathology. They may find employment at pathological or forensic institutes. They may also be employed in medical research or teaching.

The professional profiles are based on information from berufenet at the Federal Employment Agency and BIBB (Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training).