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How Diverse is the Pathology Workforce?

Study finds rising female representation among US pathologists, but major racial and ethnic gaps remain

06/30/2026 News 3 min read

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Clinical Scorecard: How Diverse is the Pathology Workforce?

At a Glance

Category	Detail
Condition	Pathology Workforce Diversity
Key Mechanisms	Gender and racial/ethnic representation trends among pathologists.
Target Population	Board-certified pathologists in the United States.
Care Setting	Workforce analysis in pathology.

Key Highlights

53% of pathologists certified since 2006 are female.
Only 4% of pathologists certified since 2006 identify as Black or African American.
Women represent 25% of clinical informatics practitioners.
American Indian and Alaska Native individuals are underrepresented in pathology by approximately sevenfold.
Recruitment into pathology has become more diverse over time.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

Management

Continued efforts to recruit, retain, mentor, and advance pathologists from underrepresented groups.

Monitoring & Follow-up

Risks

Patient & Prescribing Data

Pathology patients served by a diverse workforce.

Diversity in the pathology workforce is linked to improved patient care.

Clinical Best Practices

Support medical students and residents from diverse backgrounds throughout their careers.

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