Pathology Pathologist Assistant
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of pathologists, to assist in the performance of autopsies, obtaining and preparing surgical specimens, preparing autopsy reports, and interacting with other clinicians, officials, and individuals. Includes instruction in anatomy; physiology; medical terminology; general, systemic, forensic, and pediatric pathology; autopsy procedures; surgical technique; medical photography; tissue preparation; record keeping and laboratory administration; interpersonal skills; and applicable standards and regulations.
Degree Statistics
This program is offered at 10 institutions across the United States, with a total of 561 degrees awarded annually.
Master's Degrees
187
degrees awarded
Other Awards
374
awards given
Top Schools for Pathology Pathologist Assistant
These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.
| Rank | Institution | Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Virginia Medical School Norfolk, VA | 141 |
| 2 | Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science North Chicago, IL | 90 |
| 3 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | 84 |
| 4 | Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA | 54 |
| 5 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | 45 |
| 6 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | 42 |
| 7 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | 36 |
| 8 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | 36 |
| 9 | University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, MD | 30 |
| 10 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | 3 |