How do they match: Physicians, Pathologists

  • Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.

  • Testify in depositions or trials as an expert witness.
  • Analyze and interpret results from tests, such as microbial or parasite tests, urine analyses, hormonal assays, fine needle aspirations (FNAs), and polymerase chain reactions (PCRs).
  • Conduct genetic analyses of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or chromosomes to diagnose small biopsies and cell samples.
  • Consult with physicians about ordering and interpreting tests or providing treatments.
  • Develop or adopt new tests or instruments to improve diagnosis of diseases.
  • 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.
  • Examine microscopic samples to identify diseases or other abnormalities.

  • Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions.
  • Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
  • Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
  • Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.
  • Supervise technical medical personnel.