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Field Description
According to the American Association of Pathologists' Assistants (AAPA), "A pathologists' assistant is an intensively trained allied health professional who provides anatomic pathology services under the supervision of a pathologist (M.D. with board certification in Anatomic Pathology)." They perform a variety of tasks such as examining and processing and dissecting tissues.
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities can be found in university medical centers, medical examiner offices, private pathology laboratories and community/regional hospitals.
Professional Organization
Visit the following Web site to learn more about the field of a pathologists' assistant:
American Association of Pathologists Assistants (AAPA) - http://www.pathologistsassistants.org/
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