Is autopsy pathology a field in pathology?

You need a medical degree. Qualification for autopsy pathology is an additional five months of residency in autopsy. Large hospitals perform 100 to 150 autopsies per year.

There is another field called Forensic Pathology. Medical doctors who specialize in forensic pathology examine bodies for the cause of death. Forensic Pathology is performed by coroners and medical examiners. Contact the National Association of Medical Examiners by writing 430 Pryor St. SW., Atlanta, GA 30312