How do they match: Physicians, Pathologists

  • Diagnose diseases or study medical conditions, using techniques such as gross pathology, histology, cytology, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, immunology, flow cytometry, or molecular biology.
  • Diagnose infections, such as Hepatitis B and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), by conducting tests to detect the antibodies that patients' immune systems make to fight such infections.

  • Collect biological specimens from patients.
  • Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
  • Supervise technical medical personnel.
  • Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions.