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.