Neurologist

Neurologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Neurologists are medical doctors who specialize in the nervous system and study how the brain functions. They treat all kinds of disorders and diseases from brain tumors to basic migraines. They also work with head and nerve trauma patients as well. The career, like most doctoral professions, requires intensive and extensive amounts of education and hands on training. This is due to the fact that most neurological procedures are highly delicate and have little room for mistakes.

Average Salary: $178,564

Educational Requirements:

            Similar to other physicians, neurologists must begin their careers by going to college and then attending medical school. As an undergraduate, aspiring doctor who majors 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.

I would like to be a neurologist because I enjoy how the brain works.

Western Medicine Doctor

Western Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

            This type of doctor focuses on the use of drugs and surgery to treat symptoms. He is responsible for making sure the patient receives the correct treat and must have knowledge of these synthesized medicines.

Average Salary: $300,000

Educational Requirements:

            In all developed countries, entry-level medical education programs are tertiary-level courses, undertaken at a medical school attached to a university. Depending on jurisdiction and university, entry may follow directly from secondary school or require pre-requisite undergraduate education. The former commonly takes five or six years to complete. Programs that require previous undergraduate education are usually four or five years in length. Hence, gaining a basic medical degree may typically take from five to eight years, depending on jurisdiction and university.

I would not like to be a Western Medicine Doctor because it does not catch my attention.

Eastern Medicine Doctor

Eastern Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

            They are required to be well-versed in the preparation of unprocessed foods on how to prepare healthy meals. Based on their belief that each person has different nutritional requirements, they devise diets to meet their clients’ individual needs. Their treatment plans may also include physical practices such as yoga or acupuncture.

Average Salary: $72,710

Educational Requirements:

            Most hold a bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline, and some may even hold a master’s degree in a related field.

I would like to be an Eastern Medicine Doctor because I would like to learn more about natural remedies.

Oriental Medicine Doctor

Oriental Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

            They identify a pattern of energetic imbalance within a patient and redress the disharmony through a variety of therapies that may include acupuncture needling, cupping, acupressure, and exercises such as tai ji and qu gong, as well as Chinese herbal preparations.

Average Salary: $90,000

Education:

            One must complete a 4 year program at an AOM school in order to receive a degree. Typically one receives a Master’s Degree in any of the oriental medicine programs.

I am interested in learning more about this career because I find unorthodox medicinal treatments to be outstanding and interesting.

Sports Medicine Doctor

Sports Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Sports medicine doctors work to prevent and treat injuries associated with athletics. Most injuries sports physicians see deal with the joints, muscles, and bones. Sports physicians may work with nurses, physical therapists, exercise physiologists and nutritionists after an athlete or other active person is injured. They may also deal with other medical problems in athletes such as asthma, skin conditions, concussions, heart problems or diabetes. They also focus on preventing injury through promoting fitness and wellness.

Salary: $236,945

Educational Requirements:

            Sports physicians must go through all the training and education of a regular doctor and then pursue their specialty training. To become a physician, you must complete eight years of higher education followed by three to eight years of an internship and residency. After that, you must receive a license from the state you plan to practice.

I would like to be a sports physician because I really like sports and I also enjoy assisting athletes with the correct way to make them fit for their sport and assisting with injuries.

Acupuncturist

Acupuncture

Duties and Responsibilities:

            They are complementary health practitioner who takes a holistic approach to the maintenance of health and the management of disease, with a focus on improving overall wellbeing. They correct imbalances in the body by inserting fine needles into acupuncture points, thus maintaining or restoring good health and wellbeing.

Average Salary: $81,000

Educational Requirements:

            Education and training in acupuncture takes several years. Acupuncturists undergo training in a number of different areas, including acupuncture treatment, clinical acupuncture, diagnosis and evaluation, needle placement, stimulation techniques, and sterilization procedures.

I would like to be an acupuncturists because it fascinates me how needles can help the human body feel better

Wellness Professional

Wellness Professional

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Wellness professionals support and train people on their health and fitness goals. They types of concerns are as varied as weight and diabetes preventions 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.

Average Salary: $69,500

Educational Requirements:

            A wellness specialist often has a degree in a related discipline such as nursing, fitness, or sports medicine. Many times they are no prerequisites but on-the-job training and Certification from the International Association of Wellness Professionals is required for many positions.

I would enjoy being a wellness professional because it is easy for me to get people to live better and the salary is a nice per year.

Dental Hygienists

Oral Care Professional

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for sign of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.

Average Salary: $70,210

Educational Requirements:

            They require an associate’s degree in dental hygiene. All states require dental hygienists to be licensed; requirements vary by state.

I would enjoy being an oral care professional because it pays rather well and does not require much training to become one.

Periodontist

Periodontist

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Periodontists treat patients with gum disease and other issues in the gums and bones surrounding the jaws. Work may be surgical or non-surgical and might include tasks like placing implants, developing grafts or reductions to alter the way a person’s smile looks. Part of the job might also be to help patients resolve issues like tooth sensitivity.

Average Salary: $270,000

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.

I do not believe I would enjoy being periodontist because I do not believe I would enjoy looking a person’s mouth constantly.

Dental Technician

Dental Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Dental technicians construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances. They also restore natural teeth by fabricating crowns and bridges, correct dental irregularities buy manufacturing fixed or removable appliances, and replace missing facial and body tissues due to injury, disease, or developmental abnormality by fabricating maxilla-facial prostheses.

Average Salary: $39,780

Educational Requirements:

            They must receive their education through a two year program at a community college, vocational school, technical college, university or dental school. They must receive at least an associate’s degree but it is possible be a part of a four year baccalaureate program in dental technology.

I would not like to be a Dental technician because they do not earn the amount of money that I would like to earn per year.

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgeon

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities:

            The job of such a physician may include surgery, especially reconstructive surgery. However, they are mostly concerned with diagnoses and treatments of problems in the ears, nose, and throat.

Average Salary: $325,000

Educational Requirements:

            ENT physicians must complete about 15 years of education and training, including a 4-year undergraduate program, 4-year medical program, at least 5 years of specialty training and a 1- to 2-year residency program.

I may want to become an ENT surgeon because it seems pretty easy to work in these parts of the body and it pays an hefty amount of money.

Clinical Manager

Clinical Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Medical and health services managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility or specialize in managing a specific clinical area or department, or manage a medical practice for a group of physicians. Medical and health services managers must be able to adapt to changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and technology.

Average Salary: $88,580

Educational Requirements:

Most medical and health services managers have at least a bachelor’s degree before entering the field; however having a master’s degree is also common, but the pre-requisites differ by facility.

I do not believe I would enjoy being a Clinical Manager because I do not enjoy the work they have to put up with.

Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Speech pathologists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. Speech , language, and swallowing disorders result from a variety of causes, such as a stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, a cleft palate, cerebral palsy, or emotional problems.

Average Salary: $69,870

Educational Requirements:

            Speech- language pathologists typically need at least a master’s degree. They must be licensed in most states; requirements usually vary by state.

I would like to become a speech pathologist because you make a decent amount of money and you help others with issues in speech.

Sonographer (Ultrasound Technician)

Sonographer (Ultrasound Technician)

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians, including vascular technologists, operate special imaging equipment to create images or conduct tests. The images and test results help physicians assess and diagnose medical conditions. Some technologists assist physicians and surgeons during surgical procedures.

Average Salary: $60,350

Educational Requirements:

            To become a sonographer, you must have an associate’s degree in order to become a sonographer. Some employers may require you to earn a professional certificate as well.

I would not like to be one because I do not think there is enough pressure on the job.

Research Scientist

Research Scientist

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Computer and information research scientists invent and design new approaches to computing technology and find innovative uses for existing technology. They study and solve complex problems in computing for business, medicine, science, and other fields.

Average Salary: $102,190

Educational Requirements:

            Most jobs for computer and information research scientists require a Ph.D. in computer science or a related field. In the federal government, a bachelor’s degree may be sufficient for some jobs.

Respiratory System

Respiratory System

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Respiratory therapists care for patients who have trouble breathing—for example, from a chronic respiratory disease, such as asthma or emphysema. Their patients range from premature infants with undeveloped lungs to elderly patients who have diseased lungs. They also provide emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock.

Average Salary: $55,870

Education Requirements:

            Respiratory therapists typically need an associate’s degree, but some have bachelor’s degrees. Respiratory therapists are licensed in all states except Alaska; requirements vary by state.

Recreation Therapist

Recreation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Recreational therapists plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses. They usually plan things such as arts and crafts, drama, music, dance, sports, and games to help improve a person’s well-being.

Average Salary: $42,280

Education Requirements:

             At least a bachelor’s degree is required for an entry level position.

I could do it for as a part time job in order to help people because I am very active and enjoy doing activities with people.

Thoracic Surgeon

Thoracic Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Specializing in surgical procedures related to the chest, thoracic surgeons are some of the remarkably few people who can say they have held someone's heart in their hands -- literally. These medical professionals undergo many years of education and rigorous training to prepare them for a career in the operating room -- often working long, irregular hours on their feet. A thoracic surgeon's job is far from easy, but the career may appeal to those who enjoy helping others and love working under pressure.

Salary: $350,000

Education Requirements:

            Students seeking to become a thoracic surgeon should look into taking the highest level of courses in math and biological science. In college one would look to major in a biological science and do well in these courses.

I would want to become a thoracic surgeon because surgery or helping people is extremely satisfying to me but I do not have the requirements to become one.

Radiologic Technologist

Radiologic Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

            RT’s use x-ray machines, ultrasound machines, magnetic resonance scanner, positron emission scanners, and other technologically advanced machines to help diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries under the direction of a physician. They are responsible for explaining and getting patients ready for radiological tests and treatment that will be performed. They place the equipment at the right distance and right angle from the patient to make the appropriate images for the physician. Radiographers also assist physicians in performing sophisticated procedures. It is their responsibility to ensure that the radiology equipment is properly maintained.

Average Salary $24,000 - $36,000

Educational Requirements

            Students should take the most challenging courses in science, math, and 

English in their high school career.

            To become registered, a student must complete a two year training program in a hospital or school and usually a GED or HS Diploma is required to enter these programs.

I would be interested in becoming a radiologic technologist if it payde more but the field itself is very interesting.

Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Radiation therapists assist radiologists and oncologists in treating diseases by exposing areas of patients’ bodies to ionizing radiation. In addition to helping with treatments, technologists are responsible for maintaining the radiation therapy equipment and helping to maintain patient records. Radiation therapy is provided in hospitals, public health clinics, cancer treatment center, and private offices.

Average Salary: $22,000 - $36,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging science math, and English courses available in high school.

            Students can train to become a radiation therapist in either one or two programs. One year programs are often offered by hospitals. To qualify for a one year program, an applicant must have graduated from an approved program in radiologic technology or been a nurse with education in radiation physics. A high school diploma or a GED is required to enter two year courses.