Histopathologist

REF 1826601

12.06.2025 | Al Ain | full time

Description: Histopathologists examine tissue samples, such as biopsies or surgical resections, to identify changes that cause a patients illness.
Prepare samples
Histopathologists prepare tissue samples for examination by cutting, staining, and pressing them between glass slides.
Use microscopes
Histopathologists use microscopes to examine cells and assess their health and architecture.
Write reports
Histopathologists write reports on specimens and consult literature to help diagnose patients.
Plan treatment
Histopathologists play a key role in planning treatment for patients with cancer by staging and grading their tumors.
Work with other professionals
Histopathologists work with other doctors, scientists, and healthcare staff to manage patient care.
Teach and research
Some histopathologists have teaching and research responsibilities.
Attend meetings
Histopathologists attend multi-disciplinary meetings to discuss their findings with other clinicians.
Perform autopsies
Some histopathologists perform autopsies in the mortuary.
Histopathologists may specialize in specific organs, such as the liver or skin. They may also work in forensic pathology, neuropathology, or paediatric pathology

Requirements: A Ph.D. in medicine.
A minimum of 4 years of specialist training in histopathology.
Completion of the United States Medical Licensing exam.
Extensive knowledge of tissue sampling and analysis techniques.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.