Physicians, Pathologists

Does not pass

• Examine microscopic samples to identify diseases or other abnormalities.

  physical work, outside the screen · 12.1% of the role's time · $289M

• Diagnose diseases or study medical conditions, using techniques such as gross pathology, histology, cytology, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, immunology, flow cytometry, or molecular biology.

  physical work, outside the screen · 12.0% of the role's time · $287M

• Write pathology reports summarizing analyses, results, and conclusions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 11.6% of the role's time · $278M

• Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 9.9% of the role's time · $238M

• Communicate pathologic findings to surgeons or other physicians.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 7.8% of the role's time · $185M

• Consult with physicians about ordering and interpreting tests or providing treatments.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.1% of the role's time · $147M

• Analyze and interpret results from tests, such as microbial or parasite tests, urine analyses, hormonal assays, fine needle aspirations (FNAs), and polymerase chain reactions (PCRs).

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.7% of the role's time · $136M

• Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in pathology.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.7% of the role's time · $135M

• Review cases by analyzing autopsies, laboratory findings, or case investigation reports.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.5% of the role's time · $108M

• Manage medical laboratories.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.3% of the role's time · $104M

• Educate physicians, students, and other personnel in medical laboratory professions, such as medical technology, cytotechnology, or histotechnology.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.7% of the role's time · $88.1M

• Plan and supervise the work of the pathology staff, residents, or visiting pathologists.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $85.1M

• Diagnose infections, such as Hepatitis B and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), by conducting tests to detect the antibodies that patients' immune systems make to fight such infections.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.1% of the role's time · $74.6M

• Obtain specimens by performing procedures, such as biopsies or fine needle aspirations (FNAs) of superficial nodules.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.5% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Develop or adopt new tests or instruments to improve diagnosis of diseases.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.5% of the role's time · $58.6M

• Conduct genetic analyses of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or chromosomes to diagnose small biopsies and cell samples.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.1% of the role's time · $50.6M

• Conduct research and present scientific findings.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $35.1M

• Perform autopsies to determine causes of deaths.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $20.0M

• Testify in depositions or trials as an expert witness.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.5% of the role's time · $12.2M