Plastic surgeon

Plastic surgeon

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Plastic surgeons have lengthy education requirements, including a medical doctor degree and a minimum of five years of residency training. The article below discusses training in more detail and provides plastic surgeons' job duties and career outlook. Schools offering Surgical Technology degrees can also be found in these popular choices.

Salary:

The annual wage of a plastic surgeon $343,848

Education:

Plastic surgeons require extensive training in medical and surgical procedures. To become a plastic surgeon, you typically must first hold a 4-year undergraduate degree and complete pre-medical courses, such as biology, chemistry and physics. You'll then spend another four years in medical school to earn a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why Not?

I don’t think I would be interested in being a plastic surgeon.

neurologist

Neurologist

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Neurologists may work in hospitals, clinics or universities treating patients, conducting research or teaching students. They are experts at the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders, including stroke, dementia and intramuscular diseases. As clinicians, neurologists examine patients and may order and interpret diagnostic tests in order to determine the best course of treatment. As researchers, they may participate in clinical studies and other research, write articles for medical journals and give presentations at professional meetings.

Salary:

Median $228,161

Education:

Similar to other physicians, neurologists must begin their careers by going to college and then attending medical school. As an undergraduate, aspiring doctor who major in a science, such as biology, chemistry or physics, will be better prepared for a medical school curriculum. Although most colleges do not have a pre-med major because medical schools do not require any specific major, some schools do offer a pre-med concentration that may include the biology, chemistry, physics and math courses required by medical schools.

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I would actually be interested in becoming a neurologist because it sounds interesting.

Western medicine doctor

Western medicine doctor

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Many people seeking respite from chronic pain have discovered the healing powers of Eastern medicine. Complementary procedures, used in conjunction with Western techniques, can help patients find relief. Treatments include acupuncture, therapeutic massage, tai chi exercises, herbal medicine and alterations to medication intake.

Salary:

$30,000-$35,000

Education:

Must have a doctoral degree.

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I don’t think I would like to become one just because it is not of my interest.

Eastern medicine doctor

Eastern medicine doctor

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Eastern medicine doctor treat disorders and illnesses through the application of traditional Chinese medicine practices such as Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture and (remedial massage).Chinese medicine practitioners may perform the following tasks:

Diagnose health problems through discussions with the patient; checking the patient's pulse and tongue; and observing abnormalities in sleep, appetite, perspiration and body temperature

Formulate traditional Chinese medicine treatment plans based on the patient's diagnosis

Prescribe medicinal substances derived from roots, flowers, seeds and leaves in the form of teas, capsules, tinctures or powders Advise on dietary and lifestyle choices Apply other therapies such as acupuncture, cupping (applying a heated cup to the skin to create suction), and exercise and breathing therapy.

Salary:

$25,000 - $35,000

Education:

They must have a doctoral degree and also must have training while working.

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It is not of my interest .

sports medicine doctor

Sports Medicine Doctor

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As a sports medicine doctor, they will diagnose and treat athletes and other active people suffering from a sports-related injury or illness. They will have the opportunity to work with medical professionals such as surgeons, physical therapists, physiologists, nutritionists and coaches to help patients in their recovery. They may also be asked to come up with ways of preventing injury and promoting health for individuals actively involved in sports and exercise.

Salary:

Median $202,790-$205,000

Education:

After obtaining a bachelor's degree with a strong pre-medical curriculum, you must attend an accredited medical school to earn a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.). These similar programs take four years to complete and include coursework in the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, biochemistry and physiology, as well as the legal aspects of medicine, among other topics.

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I would not mind being one but it’s not a career that I am interested in.

wellness professional

Wellness professional

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Wellness specialists work for schools, local governments, companies or other organizations to suggest, support and train people on their health and fitness goals. The types of concerns are as varied as weight and diabetes prevention and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. A specialist often consults with people directly on lifestyle, eating and exercise habits and may direct an individual to a doctor for any serious health concerns.

Salary:

Annual wage is: $55,254

Education:

A wellness specialist often has a degree in a related discipline such as nursing, fitness or sports medicine. There are no specific requirements, but many positions require on-the-job training in addition to certification from accredited wellness organizations such as the International Association of Wellness Professionals

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Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why Not?

I don’t think I would like to be one cause its is not of my Interest.

periodontist

Periodontist

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Are you interested in the field of dentistry? Did you know there are nine specialty areas in which you can practice? Periodontics is one of these specialties that may interest you.

Salary:

$101,181 - $245,538 a year

Education:

Becoming a periodontist starts along the same path as becoming a dentist. You need to complete dental school followed by a residency in periodontics. Admission to dental school usually entails passage of the Dental Admissions Test and at least two years of prior college study, but it's common for students to earn bachelor's degrees before gaining admission. You might earn your degree in an area of science, which may prepare you for the extensive science coursework required in dental school; however, a degree in any major is usually acceptable as long as you meet science prerequisites.

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It is not of my interest.

clinical manager

Clinical manager

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They make sure that the clinical and administrative staff is working on what they have to do.

Salary:

Annual wage is: $76,000-$80,000

Education:

 A bachelor's degree in a field like medical services administration or health care administration. Coursework in a relevant 4-year, bachelor degree program includes courses on health care law and ethics, health care financial management, organization and management in health care, information systems for health care, health care administration, and case management.

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Why? Why not?

I think I would not like to become one because just like all the other medical field career I am not interested except two either pediatrician or vet. 

speech pathologist

Speech pathologist

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When diagnosing patients, speech-language pathologists typically do the following:

·       Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty

·       Determine the extent of communication problems by having a patient complete basic reading and vocalizing tasks or by giving standardized tests

·       Identify treatment options

·       Create and carry out an individualized treatment plan

When treating patients, speech-language pathologists typically do the following:

·       Teach patients how to make sounds and improve their voices

·       Teach alternative communication methods, such as sign language, to patients with little or no speech capability

·       Work with patients to improve their ability to read and write correctly

·       Work with patients to develop and strengthen the muscles used to swallow

·       Counsel patients and families on how to cope with communication disorders

Salary:

Annual wage is $69,870

Education:

They must have a master’s degree. They must be taking training before entering a course.

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I think I would not like to become one because it is not of my interest.

Sonographer (ultrasound technician)

Sonographer (ultrasound technician)

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The duties and responsibilities of an ultrasound technician are that they use special machines and equipment to operate on sound waves and determine medical problems for patients. Many specialize in pregnancy, heart health, gynecology, abdominal sonography and many others. Each of these specializations have varying duties but they all involve helping to give doctors the answers to what is going on inside the human body. Sound waves are highly accurate and capable tools in the fight against disease and conditions.

Salary:

Their salary is about $65,000 thousand per years.

Education:

Students must obtain a high school diploma and or a college degree. They must have a master in science, English and math.

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Reflection: do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not? I would not like to become and ultrasound technician  because it is not of my interest.

Environmental health specialist-sanitarian

Environmental health specialist-sanitarian

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Sanitarians, or environmental health specialists, enforce government regulations and advise and educate clients.  They also improve water and sanitation facilities and are involved in improving the quality of community environments.  They often:

Collect and analyze samples.

Screen samples for possible health hazards.

Design or manage sanitation, disposal, and water systems.

Salary:

$25,000 - $50,000

Education:

Students should take college preparatory courses, especially in mathematics and science, during high school. They must have a college degree and must take training while beginning to work.

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I think I would not like to become one because it is not of my interest.

Respiratory therapy assistant

Respiratory therapy assistant

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 Respiratory therapy technicians evaluate, monitor, treat and care for patients with breathing disorders. They provide specific respiratory procedures under the supervision of doctors and respiratory therapists

•Test the capacity of a patient's lungs

·        Treat patient's health problems such as asthma, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia and bronchitis.

·        Adhere to the safety rules of the equipment

•Perform diagnostic procedures to evaluate the severity of the patient's respiratory problem

•Provide respiratory care using well-defined therapeutic techniques under the supervision of doctors and respiratory therapists

Salary:

$41,000-$50,000

Education:

They must have a master’s degree and must get 2 years of training.

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I would not like to become one because it is not of my interest but if I had to pick  a career and I would not be able to get  the one I wanted I would have in mind respiratory therapy assistant.

pharmacy technician

Pharmacy technician

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Pharmacy technicians work in pharmacies ender direction of a pharmacist. Their main responsibilities are filling prescription according to doctors’ orders for patients. Technician’s measure out correct amounts of medication.

Salary:

Average Salary:  $15,000 - $25,000

Education:

Student should take a math, science (especially chemistry), and typing courses in high school. A high school diploma is usually required to begin pharmacy technician training.  Two year courses leading to certificates are available at most community colleges.  Six month programs are offered at privately operated schools.

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I don’t think I would like to become a  pharmacist technician because I think it would be boring for the type of personality that I have and I would like to have a job about something I actually like and not just a back -up plan because I want to be successful in life..

pharmacist

Pharmacist

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Pharmacists compound, or prepare, prescriptions written by physicians, dentists, and other practitioners.  They review these prescriptions to validate their accuracy and then prepare the medication.  This can involve weighing, measuring, and mixing drugs.

Salary:

Average Salary:  $33,000 - $51,000

Education:

Students should take the most challenging high school classes (including AP or IB) available in English, science, and math.

All pharmacists must graduate from a college of pharmacy.  Most pharmacy schools require applicants to take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (P-CAT), and some require up to two years of pre-pharmacy education.  Other colleges will admit students directly from high school.

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I think I would not like to be a pharmacist because it is not of my interest and because I am interested in becoming a pediatrician. J

Perfusionist

Perfusionist

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The clinical perfisionist operate circulation equipment during medical situation such as hearth surgeries and other similar operations.

·      Operating heart-lung machines.

·      Administering some types of anesthesia.

                                             ·        Administering some types of medication.

Salary:

Average salary: $50,000

Educational requirements:

A high school diploma and also a strong background in biology and chemistry is required to be accepted in their training programs.

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I don’t think I would like to become a Perfusionist because it is not of my interest

Osteopathic physician, D.O.

Osteopathic physician, D.O.

(D.O. =doctor of)

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Osteopathic physicians use accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and other diseases. Although they work in all kind of medical and surgeries.  They also differ by emphasizing the importance of the musculature system; holistic medicine, proper nutrition, and environmental factors in maintain good health.

Salary:

Average Salary:  $110,000

Education:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses (including AP or IB courses) available in science, math and English. After three or four years of college, prospective physicians must attend medical school. Undergraduate requirements for admission to all medical schools include one year of basic chemistry, one years of organic chemistry, one years of biology and also one year of physics. Also medical schools require courses of calculus, English the humanities, or social science.

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I think I would not like to be a osteopathic physician because it is not of my interest. LLJJ

optometrist

Optometrist

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Optometrist treats vision problems. They treat vision problems by diagnosing the problem and prescribing a certain kind of treatment so that it can help the patient with the problem. For example they give them a certain type of eyeglasses with e certain type of prescription. They can also prescribe vision therapy.

Salary:

Average salary: $78,000

Education:

Students should take most challenging high school courses (AP or IB) available in math, science and English.  Before entering an optometrist school at least two years of college and a pre-professional program is required. The school that is needed for this career the school is four year, after you need to be awarded with a degree of doctor. Optometrist must pass all state exams before beginning to practice.

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I think I would actually not be interested in this type of job. L

orthotist

Orthotist

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Orthotists work with patients that need extra support for their muscles, spine, or limbs, and also diagnose what other parts of there muscles are getting hurt to. orthitist also work with physicians to make instruments that they need like for example wooden legs and other types of instruments.  

Salary:

Average Salary:  $25,000 - $40,000

Education:

Student should take challenging science, math, and English courses. Some colleges provide with GED in some courses. it also requires a bachelors degree.

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I think I would like to be an orthotist because I would be helping people that can’t help themselves any more. 

Optical laboratory technicians

Optical laboratory technicians

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Optical laboratory technicians grind and fit eyeglasses lances according to the prescriptions that the ophthalmologist. Technicians set lens grinding machine so that lens blanks are ground and polished. They then fit the polished lenses into eyeglass frames and, depending upon where they work, fit the frames to the patients.

Salary:

Average salary: $15,000-$20,000

Education:

 A high school diploma or a GED certificate is needed to begin with the optical laboratory training.

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I think that I would not like to be an optical laboratory technician because it is really not of my interest and because if I would get a job like that I would make sure that I like it.

Ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologist

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Ophthalmologists are physicians who specialize in treatment of eye disorders and diseases. They check for eye problems and subscribe eye glasses if needed.

Salary:

Average salary: $90,000-$150,000

Education:

They must go to medical school and earn a high school diploma and or a GED.

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I think I would not like to be an ophthalmologist because it is not of my interest.