Western Medicine Doctors

Duties and Responsibilities:
A western medicine doctor practices their field of work using industrialized medications instead of natural herbs like a eastern medicine doctor would normally use.

Salary:
$50,000 - $300,000

Education:
You will first need to receive a high school diploma then advance to a university or college to receive further education.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to become one? Why? Why not?
No, I would not like to become a Western Medicine Doctor. I say no because I no longer want to pursue into the medical field anymore.

Eastern Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:
These doctors treat disorders and illnesses using traditional Chinese practices. these doctors still treat their patients regularly. As in diagnosing the patient in order to see what needs to be done.

Salary:
They make approximately $30,000 - $15,000 a year.

Education:
an eastern medicine doctor must first have a high school diploma, then go on to a college or university. once they earn a bachelor's degree then start several training programs.

Reflection:
No, I would not like to become an eastern medicine doctor. I say no because I am already aware of what career I want to pursue.

Military Medical Careers

Duties and responsibilities:
The united states military offers hundreds of medical jobs. these jobs may range from medics to physicians to nurses. a requirement to become a medical professional would be to make it to their physical health standards. if you have any sort of impairment, or any type of disability, they may disqualify you from acceptance.

Salary:
it ranges from $18,000 - $60,000

Education:
Besides having to stay physically fit, you will receive paid training and education. you may also receive your medical degree, nursing degree, or other healthcare training.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?
No, I would rather be in the military than be in the medical area of it.

Oriental Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:
An oriental medicine doctor is a broad range of medicines practices. these practices share common concepts that were developed in China. most of their practices are based off of tradition from more than 2,000 years ago.

Salary:
$30,000 - $150,000

Education:
the length of training at most is 3 years of acupuncture, and another 4 years for the acupuncture medicine.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to become one? Why? Why not?
No I would not like to become one. I would rather pursue into a different career.

Sports Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:
sport medicine doctors will diagnose and treat athletes or other active people suffering from a sport related injury. sport medicine doctors will work with other medical professionals such as surgeons, physical therapists, physiologists, nutritionists, and coaches to help the person in recovery.

Median Salary:
$202,790

Education:
First, you will need a bachelor's degree in pre-medical curriculum. also you must attend a medical school to earn a doctor of medicine degree. these programs usually take up to four years to complete.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to become one? Why? Why not?
No, I would not like to become a sports medicine doctor, I say no because I would rather pursue into a different career.

Student Success Statement

"Have the courage to say no.

 Have the courage to face the truth.

 Do the right thing because it is right."

-W. Clement Stone

 

I agree with this quote by Clement Stone. I agree with his ideas that doing what is right is means to face the truth and understand that what is right isn't always a popular choice between everyday people.

 

Acupuncture

Acupuncture

Duties and responsibilities:
Acupuncturists treat patients that suffer from aches, tension, injuries and other ailments. they use a method of needling, and herbal medicine.

Salary:
120,000

Education:
Acupuncturists usually need a degree at bachelor's or doctoral level. the masters degree programs usually take up to 3-4 years to complete. doctoral degree programs usually take up to six semesters to complete.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to become one?Why? Why not?
no, I would not like to become one. I would prefer to pursue into a different career

Periodontist

Duties and responsibilities:
Periodontists are dentists that treat problems with a patient's teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. other duties may include removing decay, repairing cracked or fractured teeth, and using an x-ray on the jaw area.

Salary:
$149,310 Per year

Education:
if you wish to become a periodontist, you will at least need a bachelor's degree to enter a dental school. you should also take the most challenging high school courses in chemistry, physics, biology, anatomy, and mathematics.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to become one? Why? Why not?
No, I would not like to follow into this career. I say no because it doesn't catch my interest.

Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities:
ENT's evaluate a patients overall health, specific symptoms, and they may also examine the patient for signs of an injury or ailment. ENT's also use specialized equipment that allows the doctor to see into the throat. other tools may be able to let them see inside the inner ear.

Salary:
$327,517

Education:
to become an ENT you must need an undergraduate degree to gain acceptance to most medical schools. they may often major in biology, anatomy, chemistry, or biochemistry.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to become one? Why? Why not?
No, I would not like to become a ENT, I say no because this career doesn't really interest me.

Speech Pathologist

Duties and Responsibilities:
speech pathologists diagnose, treat, asses, and help people to prevent any communication problems, one such as a swallowing disorder. other duties may include communicating with their patients to see their level of speech, identify treatment options, and create and carrying out the treatment plan.  they may also teach their patients how to improve their voices, teach alternative communication methods, and counsel patients on how to cope with their communication disorders.

Salary:
$68,870

Education:
if you wish to become a speech pathologist, the standard level of education would be a master's degree. certain programs may be needed before entering the program.

Reflection: do you think you would like to become one? Why? Why not?
no, I would not like to become one I say no because this career doesn't interest me as a life long career. I would rather do something else.

Sonographer (Ultrasound Technician)

 Duties and Responsibilities:
sonographers work with equipment that allows them to produce images of internal organs, diseased masses, and fetuses. these images would then be used to treat the patients problems. sonographers may also check a patient's medical histories, explain procedures, and produce the images.

Salary:
$24,000 - $38,000

Education:
If you wish to become a sonographer, you should be willing to take the most challenging high school courses in science, math, and English. training programs are offered in community colleges and hospitals. these trainings can be completed in one to four years depending on work experience.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to become one? Why? Why not?
no, I would not like to become a sonographer. I say no because I'm not interested in this career, and I would rather do something else.

Social Worker

Duties and Responsibilities:
Social workers help people and their families adjust to the problems in their lives. these problems may include situations such as child abuse, substance abuse, mental illness, handicaps, juvenile delinquency, and anti-social behavior.

Salary:
$20,000 - $42,000

Education:
If you wish to become a social worker, then you should take the most challenging high school courses in English, Science, and Math. you are allowed to practice with a bachelor's degree in social work, but require a  graduate degree health and mental health positions.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to become one? Why? Why not?
No, I would not like to become a social worker. I say no because I already know I wouldn't do good at this career and I would rather do something else.

Recreation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:
Recreational Therapists plan, direct, and coordinate treatment programs for people with disabilities.injuries, or illnesses. some of these programs may include arts and crafts, drama, music, dance, sports, and games. these programs are used to maintain the patients physical, social, and emotional well-being.
 
Salary:
$42,280 per year

Education:
if you wish to become a recreational therapist, you will need a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy. you may also need a certified therapeutic specialist credential.

Reflection: do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?
No, I would not like to become one. I say no because I prefer to follow into a different career.

X-Ray Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:
x-ray technicians use x-ray machines, ultrasound machines, magnetic resonance scanners, positron emission scanners, and other technologically advanced machines that can be used to diagnose and treat illnesses or injuries. there are under the commands of a physician.

Salary:
$24,000 - $36,000

Education:
if you wish to become a x-ray technician, you should take the most difficult high school courses in science, math, and English. you have to complete a two year training program in a hospital or school. you need a high school diploma or a GED to enter any programs such as those.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to become one? Why? Why not?
no, I would not like to become a x-ray technician. I would prefer a career that does not relate to the medical field anymore.

Radiologic Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities:
Radiologic technologists use x-ray machines, Ultrasound machines, magnetic resonance scanners, positron emission scanners, and other technologically advanced machines to help treat illnesses and injuries under direction of a physician,. other duties may include explaining, and getting the patient ready for radiological tests. they also angle the equipment correctly according to the patients height or other aspects.

 Salary:
$24,000 - $36,000

Education:
if you wish to become a radiologic technologist, you should take the most challenging high school courses in science, math, and English. to become a registered radiologic technologist, you must complete a two year training program in a hospital, or school. a high school diploma, or a GED certificate is required to enter one of these programs.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to become one? Why? Why not?
no, I would not like to become a radiologic technologist. I say no because I prefer a more active career.

Radiation Therapist 

Duties and Responsibilities:
A radiation therapist assists radiologists and onocologists. They assist them in treating diseases by exposing areas of the patient's body to radiation . they also help by maintaining the radiation therapy equipment in good order, but they may also help by maintaining a patient's records.

Salary:
$22,000 - $36,000

Education:
if you wish to work in the field of a radiation therapist, you should take challenging high school courses in science, math, and English. you can train to become a radiation therapist over a one to two year program, they are offered by hospitals. a high school diploma or a GED is required to enter a two year course.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to become one? Why? Why not?
No, i would not like to become a radiation therapist, i say no because i would rather enter a different career in which i am more active and out exploring the world.

Student Success Statement Dr.Laura Schlessinger

Student Success Statement

"The reward for doing right is mostly an internal phenomenon: Self - Respect, dignity, integrity, and Self - Esteem."
-Dr. Laura Schlessinger

I believe this quote is saying that when we choose the right, we feel better on the inside such as emotionally, and mentally stable. in other words, we feel better after choosing good choices in life. we may each differ in how we may feel better, but it would be for the better.
 

Psychologist

Duties and Responsibilities:
psychologists are meant to study the behavior and actions of people to understand a difference in their behavior patterns. they may also provide counseling or therapy to those in need of it. psychologists work in schools, clinics, hospitals, and private practice. their duties may also include interviewing patients, developing and administrating tests, counseling others, developing mental health programs.

Average Salary:
$45,000 - $65,000

Educational Requirements:
if you wish to become a psychologist, you should take challenging AP or IB high school courses in English and science. you must earn a Ph.D in psychology to become a licensed psychologist.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?
No I would not like to become a psychologist. I say no because I wouldn't be very good at dealing with other people's problem, and I would prefer to follow into a different career.

Student Success Statement

"Right is right only when entire."
-Victor Hugo

This is a true statement, it says that if you are not choosing the right all the time, then it is almost as if you've never chosen the right before. this makes sense too. what's the point of choosing the right if you don't choose it all the time. then you are not choosing the right 100% in that case.
                                              

psychiatrist

Psychiatrist

Duties and Responsibilities:
psychiatrists specialize in the problems of mental illness. psychiatrists may work for the government, their own private practice, hospitals, clinics, or in universities. their duties involve designing treatment programs, conduct psychotherapy sessions, prescribing mental illness drugs, conducting research, and leading a team of mental health care providers.

Average Salary:
$90,000 - $200,000

Education:
Psychiatrists must have the requirements for a degree in a allopathic or osteopathic medicine. they must also undergo a three year residency in psychiatry.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one?Why? Why not?
No, I would not like to become a psychiatrist. I say no because I know myself that I wouldn't do very good at this job.