Factors Affecting Pathologist Salary

[Patho2009]

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Q. Can a pathologist ask for a salary higher than his peers, if:



A - he has an additional degree such as MPH or PhD

B - he has a subspecialty certification besides the primary certification (AP/CP).

C - he has done two fellowships, in contrast to another pathologist with no fellowship training.

D - None of the above because practical experience is the only factor that is taken into account.

 

[green mantis]

Q. Can a pathologist ask for a salary higher than his peers, if:



A - he has an additional degree such as MPH or PhD

B - he has a subspecialty certification besides the primary certification (AP/CP).

C - he has done two fellowships, in contrast to another pathologist with no fellowship training.

D - None of the above because practical experience is the only factor that is taken into account.

A - It depends on where you work. An academic place may pay more if you have a PhD. I'm not sure a MPH helps much in pathology.

B - It depends on the subspecialty. Some jobs are just looking for people w/ particular subspecialties.

C - Once again, it depends on the fellowships. Having done multiple fellowships helps you get the job over the person w/ none. It doesn't necessarily mean you'll get paid more.


----- Antony

 

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Q. Can a pathologist ask for a salary higher than his peers, if:



A - he has an additional degree such as MPH or PhD

B - he has a subspecialty certification besides the primary certification (AP/CP).

C - he has done two fellowships, in contrast to another pathologist with no fellowship training.

D - None of the above because practical experience is the only factor that is taken into account.

A - No.
B - Rarely.
C - No.
D - Yes, but not for the reason you mentioned.

 

[lipomas]

You can always ask, but it is unlikely to have a huge impact if it is a good job. It might have an impact in reference lab type of jobs. It also might impact your starting salary in some private practice positions, although if you make partner you are likely to be compensated the same amount unless your group has some other arrangement. Of course, some specialties may have higher compensation if that is all they do (like GI paths or dermpaths), but only in the context of comparison to other groups, not within the same group.

Some academics also get paid differently if they are in certain subspecialties, but that varies by many different factors including the institution, experience level, and the desperation of the department in general.