About Pathology Subspecialties
One reason pathology is such an exciting field is because there are so many areas in which you can subspecialize. Evaluate what’s next on your career path as you consider fellowship training and the type of work you’d like to do.
As you start to narrow the options of where you can see yourself practicing, check out the pathology subspecialties below to get an idea of their training, case volume, patient interaction, and what a typical day in practice might look like.
Subspecialty Spotlight Series
Hear from experts representing a range of subspecialties.
Additional Career Development Resources
The CAP Career Center
The CAP offers an online career center. CAP members and nonmembers can connect with prospective employers and employees in the laboratory industry. This portal provides a range of services, including job alerts, resume assistance, and filterable search functionality for job seekers. As well as:
- A highly targeted approach to employment opportunities in the laboratory marketplace, including a focus on demographics and location
- The ability to post resumes and applications anonymously, thereby enabling job candidates to stay connected to the career center while maintaining full control over their confidential information
- An advanced job alert system that notifies a candidate of new opportunities matching criteria preselected according to the candidate’s desired postings
- Access to industry-specific jobs—and top-quality candidates—infrequently seen on the mass job boards
CAP for Medical Students
We encourage medical students to consider an exciting and rewarding career in pathology. Learn why the specialty of pathology is vital to healthcare from our resident members.
New-in-Practice-Pathologists
From entering the pathology profession through navigating the path to becoming a successful pathologist, the CAP has resources to help you succeed in your new role.
Pathology Career Development Toolkit
From your first position to leadership and beyond, the Career Development Toolkit can equip you for your career journey.
Additional Career Development Resources
CAP for Medical Students
We encourage medical students to consider an exciting and rewarding career in pathology. Learn why the specialty of pathology is vital to healthcare from our resident members.
New-in-Practice-Pathologists
From entering the pathology profession through navigating the path to becoming a successful pathologist, the CAP has resources to help you succeed in your new role.Â
The CAP Career Center
CAP members and nonmembers can connect with prospective employers and employees in the laboratory industry. This portal provides a range of services, including job alerts, resume assistance, and filterable search functionality for job seekers.Â
Pathology Career Development Toolkit
From your first position to leadership and beyond, the Career Development Toolkit can equip you for your career journey.
Be a part of the CAP community
Residents and Medical Students are invited to join the CAP for free to gain access to members-only content and other benefits.