THE EDUCATION OF A PATHOLOGIST

A pathologist, dissatisfied with his career, decided to change fields in his mid-thirties. Despite a vigorous and often demanding internal medicine training, he enjoyed clinical medicine. In his medical oncology fellowship he enjoyed the chance to interact with and help his patients directly, especially finding the utmost joy and satisfaction in the development of closeness between a physician and his patients. This was exemplified by his interaction with one of his patients, Mrs. E. Now, as a solo oncologist in a small town, he feels blessed with his opportunity to directly contribute to the carte of his patients.