r/pathology • u/Gwish1 • 8d ago

Pathologist-Scientist Insight

Hello! I am an MD-PhD student who wants to become a pathologist-scientist. I envision myself matching into a path PSTP and aiming for the "traditional" 80:20 split between research and clinical duties.

Are there any pathologist-scientists who have followed this path or similar? I am interested in any insights on what your life is like, if you feel you are fairly compensated, if you would choose this career path again, and any advice you would give to someone in my shoes. Thanks!

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u/NT_Rahi 7d ago

Adjudication of the research to service time is going to be challenging, please choose major academic centers and find mentors. Your service work v research is derived from the subspecialty you are signing out. Neuropathology and Hematopathology are great examples. I am yet to come across a Surgical Pathologist who does research at 50:50 or any split at all. Good luck.

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u/Gwish1 7d ago

Hemepath is what I am most interested in, could you elaborate?

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u/NT_Rahi 7d ago

Please DM me, I'll help identify mentors and you can correspond with them.