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A forensic pathologist directs activities such as autopsies, pathological, toxicological analyses and situations relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine a cause of death: homicide, suicide, natural, accident, and undetermined.

The job mostly consist of hands on activity.

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The cost for a four year education at Spelman is $56,362 a total of about 12-20 credit hours.

room and board (4 years) $26,920

miscellaneous $1000

Total= $84282

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-bachelors degree is required in some type of natural science.

Also after college some type of forensic program needs to be taken also.

On the job training is required for a forensic pathologist by a professional experienced mentor

Certifications-United States Medical Licensing Examination,  complete residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council For Graduate Medical Education, American Board of Pathology

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communication skills

analytical skills

problem solving instincts

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(pros) Lots of job opportunities

training usually provided by employer

health care benefits

(cons) constantly changing working conditions

potential job hazards

work schedule is unpredictable

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Entry level- 0 years of experience

Pay-

Median level-  5-10 years of experience

Pay-

Advanced level- 10-20 years 55,000