Pathologist Duties and Responsibilities: As a Pathologist, you might examine and diagnose bodily fluids, such as blood and urine, or tissues from biopsies and Pap smears, to diagnose disease. You may possibly perform autopsies to determine a cause of death. Salary: The average salary for a Pathologist is 302,610 USD Education: A forensic pathologist must first earn a bachelor's degree, then a medical degree, either an MD. or DO. Extensive additional education and training is required, including four to five years of training in anatomic, clinical and forensic pathology and a one year residency or fellowship in forensic pathology. Demand for this career: many of these jobs require completion of medical school as well as post graduate training. Licensure is required for all kinds of physicians. Reflection: No I wouldn't be interested in pursuing this career.