Pathology is a fascinating subject according to Dr Ernest Gradwell, Consultant Pathologist and clinical subdean at Liverpool. Nicole Chiang asked him to dissect the benefits and disadvantages of this career path.

How did you become interested in pathology?
I was a student of the old curriculum and there was great emphasis on the teaching of science subjects in the preclinical years such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pathology. I came across a great teacher in pathology and he really sparked my interest in the subject. It’s often the way in life, you meet somebody who is very good at something and you become interested in it yourself.