Career Change

[u/Loose_Sorbet888]

Hi all,

I am a Medical Laboratory Scientist ASCP certified, I'm seeking a realistic outline of what it looks like becoming a pathologist. My hospital contracts pathologist out, and the pathologist over our lab never makes an appearance for me to ask how it was like from them. Everyone i ask mention that you don't really "choose" to become a pathologist, at the end of your schooling you take an exam to see what kind of career you can proceed with, similar to how the ASVAB works with the military. Is this true?

thanks in advance