This is my favourite one, as I aspire to do this in the future.
Scope of work: Forensic pathology is the practice of medicine concerning injury analysis and performance of autopsies to determine cause and manner of death. Pathology is a medical specialty - the study of disease. Pathologists study disease by performing a type of surgery called an autopsy. The forensic pathologist involvement and investigation may include visiting the scene of death. They also collect specimens, such as blood, urine, bile, stomach contents, and body tissues. They play an important role in communication with families and other law enforcement officers.
Education and Training: All forensic pathologists are medical doctors with an MD or DO degree. Therefore, the training requirements involve many years of studious effort. In the USA, after four years of college, four years of medical school, an apprenticeship in pathology, known as residency is required. Forensic pathology is a subspecialty of-of pathology, so an additional one-year fellowship in forensic pathology is required.
Career opportunities: Forensic pathologists are usually employed by medical examiner offices. Other options include private medical groups, consultants, and universities.