What are the Job Prospects in Forensic Pathology Like?
There are very few job openings for forensic pathologists at any one time – however this does not reflect the shortage of forensic pathologists that are available. As the process of becoming qualified as a forensic pathologist is such a long one – there are very few that complete the whole process. It shouldn’t be difficult getting a job in forensic pathology if you are fully qualified as only a very small number of forensic pathologists graduate each year. Job prospects are much better for those that have completed a four-year degree prior to medical school than those who did a two-year degree. Your grades are also important – and your success during your residency and fellowship. The more experience you have the better. Thanks to the expanding health care industry, the job outlook for all medical workers is very good. Forensic pathology is also becoming more important as people are becoming more aware of its availability and are hiring private forensic pathologists in their court cas
