What studies are necessary to become a pathologist?

In the U.S., a pathologist must first obtain a M.D. degree and then would specialize in courses pertinent to pathology, such as advanced physiology and anatomy and biochemistry, etc. In addition, it looks like you are interested in forensic pathology, and that would involve even more specialized courses in criminology, etc. So the short answer to the question is that you have to like school a lot to be a pathologist.