Allopathic physicians (M.D)
Physicians:
examine patients; obtain medical histories; order, perform and interpret
diagnostic tests; and prescribe and administer treatment for people suffering
from injury or disease. They counsel
patients about illness, injuries, health conditions and preventive healthcare
(diet/fitness, smoking cessation, etc.). They can also conduct medical
research, teach and run medical centers.
People with medical education are in demand in many areas. Physicians work in one or more specialties,
including, among others.
Salary:
$150,000 - $300,000
Education:
10 – 15 years in
school. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
accredits training programs in 133 specialties and subspecialties, and the
American Board of Medical Specialties represents 24 board-certified specialties
(with many sub-specialties within each of these major specialties. The duties,
training, salaries and workforce information are significantly different among
these specialty fields.
Reflection:
I think this takes a lot of dedication and hard work in a career that can help
others be healthy and okay. It does take a lot of school years to develop steady
hands and a steady mind.