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What they do

Pathologists' assistants (PAs) are highly trained health professionals who carry out their duties under the direction and supervision of a pathologist to make laboratories more efficient and cost effective. PAs prepare, examine and dissect anatomic specimens to help pathologists make clinical diagnoses. Typically, PAs work with surgical and/or autopsy pathology and help with administrative duties, such as training and preparing for pathology conferences.

Education needed

Master's Degree, License, Certification

UCLA Health starting salary

$40,069/year or $19.19/hour

Local schools offering this program

Loma Linda University

Professional organizations

National: American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants

pathassist.org

To learn more about this career and explore job postings, please visit UCLA Health Careers.

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