Pathologists' assistants interact with pathologists in the same manner that physicians' assistants carry out their duties under the direction of physicians in surgical and medical practice. The ...

Forensic autopsy pathology training is a standard part of the curriculum in pathologists' assistant programs, as are clinical rotations at a medical examiner's or coroner's office.

Parcells holds a bachelor's degree in life sciences from Kansas State University and works as a forensic pathologist assistant. Nevada is currently the only state that requires licensing for that job.

A PATHOLOGIST PERSISTENT -- PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT IS CONSIDERED A PROFESSIONAL. HE HAS TAKEN PART IN SOME 1500 AUTOPSIES. HE SAYS HIS CREDENTIALS COME FROM EXPERIENCE.

KALAMAZOO, MI -- A new fellowship has been approved for forensic pathologists at the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine.