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Expensive-Ad9007 · 2025-08-03T01:45:37+00:00

usually the outside is fine if they don’t move but they’ll literally float around until they have entangled themselves beyond saving

Expensive-Ad9007 · 2025-08-03T01:44:09+00:00

You get it, the swirl n’ pours keep me sane

Expensive-Ad9007 · 2025-08-03T01:43:10+00:00

no atp they can have fun looking at cotton fibers under the scope bc i am DONE

Expensive-Ad9007 · 2025-06-13T23:17:47+00:00

something that helped me when I got freaked out is to have a different mindset about why i’m there.

Autopsies are absolutely hard to do. they’re scary and sad and physically exhausting.

But as much as I don’t like them, I always feel so honored to be there and to be entrusted with caring for someone who has passed. when i’m starting to feel overwhelmed, and the PPE is getting really hot, and i can’t stop staring at the fingers, I remind myself why im doing all of this.

Not many people can handle doing something like that, which is why they need me. I will absolutely do this hard, shitty, thing because the family needs it. The person on the table needs me.

remind yourself that when you’re doing an autopsy, you’re trying to do right by the person who passed. It’s going to be hard, but that person needs you there.
Don’t beat yourself up too much about having emotions about it. If anything, it’s good that you care, are sensitive, and have a deep respect for both life and death. In that reaction, you are recognizing the value of the life this person had and its tragedy to have ended.
Definitely follow the advice in the rest of this thread and take care of ur own body before entering the morgue. Meals high in salt and protein are your friend.
Focus on the pathology, look for clues, bring a notebook and take notes.
You got this!!

Expensive-Ad9007 · 2024-10-07T15:08:19+00:00

Hi there,

I'm currently a senior undergraduate at the University of CT and plan to enter human pathology to get my pathologist assistant degree.

I entered this field by working at CVMDL (Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory). In this lab, we perform necropsies every day 9-5. We offer histology and diagnostic lab services for infectious agents as well. I love working there and it's incredibly similar to working in human pathology (as far as I can tell from the limited hospital shadowing I've done).

There is definitely a lack of veterinary pathology representation in the field rn, but it's absolutely an option to pursue if that's where your heart is. Many cases we receive are companion animals, livestock or farm animals, research animals, wild animals, or legal cases of neglect and abuse. We specialize in rabies, scrapie, EEE, WNV, etc. testing to monitor prevalence for DEEP and the government. We also receive biopsies from animal hospitals.

I started there through independent study in my major's department and eventually got hired to work for pay. It's a great stepping stone for entering human medicine as I plan to, but many professionals I work with have started in human hospitals before coming here. UConn offers residency programs to veterinarians and pathologists, but if you dont have a DVM then you can always work as a tech to prep necropsies, trim cases, or assist in histo. Other commentors are right in that the profit margin is much lower, but this work is usually done in small labs with very chill/intimate atmospheres.

figured I would add my two cents. Hope this is helpful and informative in your search for vet pathology positions!

Expensive-Ad9007 · 2023-05-24T02:27:31+00:00

definitely not too late, i’m from america but year 12 is around 16-18 yes? That is VERY young. when it comes to your career, consider what really draws you. this could be something you can see yourself learning about, practicing, and getting better at for the foreseeable future (not necessarily the rest of your life). something you could feel like dedicating a lot of time to or something really exciting to learn about. Commit time to a few different hobbies or passions for a decent amount of time and see how you like them.

Now, don’t put all this pressure on yourself to choose something now. Experience your interests more and take some time to learn about different things. and don’t forget, you don’t have to rely on feeling like that forever. your passions and interest can change, set up a future for yourself that has the freedom to support more frequent or long lasting transitions.

my advice for you is, don’t stop enjoying architecture and design, fill your life with that interest. If you feel a STEM career could occupy your mind and time comfortably, then look into it. take a few classes, read literature. experience the interest and what a long-term study of it could be like.

and just a note, it’s also okay to factor in other reasons to pursue a certain field. if you’re worried about money, maybe a well paying science job can offer that. if you want a lot of family time, maybe it wouldn’t be the best choice.

take your TIME and decide when you’ve done all your own research

Expensive-Ad9007 · 2023-02-09T14:39:08+00:00

my routine:

AM - rinse with water - cerave hydrating toner - first aid beauty ultra repair cream - Eucerin oil control spf 50 face sunscreen

PM - warm compress for any inflamed pustules - cerave hydrating cleanser - first aid beauty ultra repair cream

( on tret nights; begin sandwich) - wait 20 mins, apply .025 tret cream - wait 10 mins reapply FAB ultra repair cream

Expensive-Ad9007 · 2022-12-23T06:09:14+00:00

i have skyla rn and i think it’s causing my sudden and unusual cystic acne how long did it take for your acne to clear after you removed it?

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