How to become a pathologist? What is the minimum eligibility? How to open my own pathology?

Hi, Pathologists should possess Master’s Degree in Pathology from any Institute recognized by Medical Council of India. They should also have done internship or residency training in Pathology. They should be licensed to practice in any hospital. Fellowships in pathology can be done in the following areas given below from any recognized University after doing Master’s Degree course. Cytopathlogy Gynecologic pathology Surgical pathology Clinical pathology Neuropathology Pediatric pathology Forensic pathology Who are eligible to apply? Those who possess MBBS degree from any Institute recognized by Medical Council of India can apply for the Master’s Degree course in Pathology. Several colleges in India are providing Master’s Degree course in Pathology for the candidates selected from the corresponding entrance test. Candidates should pass plus two or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology to apply for the MBBS course. Such candidates should also qualify the entrance test to get admission to the MBBS course offered in various colleges across India. Key elements in the process Pass plus two Complete MBBS course Complete MD in Pathology Do any fellowship in Pathology (optional) Apply for the job Skills required for Pathologist Pathologists should have knowledge of different diseases and illnesses, different treatments and their effects, anatomy and medical surgical procedures. They should have the knowledge of the chemistry of the body. As they diagnose diseases, they should develop a good analytical skill. They should be aware of the new practices and discoveries in the concerned field. They should also possess good communication skills and report writing skills. They should be able to concentrate for longer periods. They should be able to withstand the pressure from their work. mohit17886 is invited to share details on "how to open a pathology lab". Feel free to discuss further. Found this useful? Click on the thumbs up below or mark as best.

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Hi, Firstly we need- Scale: Decide how elaborate your lab would be in terms of tests you can perform there, or will have to refer Space-Owned or rented (Check building permits for 24 hour functioning) Equipment: -Basic machines covering the routine tests, -Test kits, reagents, -Working equipment in terms of glassware,etc, -A computer, a printer, Stationary -Refrigeration,Telephones,etc -Bio medical waste disposal Referrals and Advertising: A list of major GPs, nursing homes, and residential societies in approximately 5-10 km radius. In this case, advertising though not explicit,but indirectly is critical for the survival and out-reach of your unit. Staff: Trained pathologists, Lab technicians, Collection staff, A cleaner in shifts A financial plan: Depending on the capital invested, the scale of lab-size planned, and the time expected to break even, you need to have a sound cash-flow plan in place. Path-labs can initially take time to pick-up, so you must be prepared to for the initial investment by yourself. As with any other establishment, it goes without saying that you must visit atleast 5-10 different sized units of Path labs before starting you own in terms of set-up, interior and infrastructure, referrals etc to learn from what is being done. On a larger scale, it would be also helpful to look at the standardized chain models currently in the country, who may also be interested in Franchise models for their labs! Great hands-on learning experience. Major Path Lab chains in India: Super-Religare Labs (SRL-Ranbaxy) Metropolis Thyrocare Apollo clinics Nicholas Piramal Labs Dr. Lal's path labs Vimta Labs Quest Diagnostics Also check out: National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories Some of the companies manufacturing diagnostic kits include: Accurex Biomedicals, Beacon Diagnostics, Bhat Biotech, Bio-systems Diagnostics J Mitra & Co, Monozyme India, Span Diagnostics Ltd, Transasia Biomedicals, Tulip Group and XCyton Diagnostics If you found the information useful, raise a thumbs up or mark it as best.

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