Medical Career

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Major Medical Careers Surgeon Anesthesiologist Obstetricians/Gynecologist Orthodontist Psychiatrist Prosthodontics Athletic Trainer Podiatrist Dentist (general) Family & General Practitioner

Surgeon & Anesthesiologist

Salary: $71,462-$516,641

Surgeons specialize in operating on patients in order to cure, repair, or remove any diseases or injuries.

Cardiac and neurosurgeons are the highest paid surgeons

Salary: $99,156- $362,422

They are doctors who specialize in pain management of surgical patients.

They determine what type and how much anesthesia for a patient.

Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Salary: $60,281- $271,033

They specialize in women's health.

They focus more on pregnancy and child birth

Veterinary Technologist & Technician

Veterinary technologist and technicians are like animal nurses

They handle lab work, radiology, nursing care, surgery assistance, & many of other tasks.

They do not diagnose, prescribe or perform surgery

median salary is about $30,140 

Orthodontist Prosthodontics

Salary: $57,812- $244,408

Orthodontist are specialized dentist focusing on the prevention & treatment of irregularities in the teeth, jaw, and facial structures around the mouth

Salary: $52,072- $226,662

Are experts in the restoration and repair of missing or damaged teeth as well as other oral structures, related to the jaw and mouth, usually as means of preserving or repairing a person’s appearance.

Psychiatrist

Psychiatrists study, diagnose, and treat disorders, illnesses, and abnormalities of the mind with a combination of psychotherapy and medication. They can practice generally or specialize

Athletic Trainer

An athletic trainer works closely with coaches & players to prevent, diagnose and even treat injuries.

To qualify for a license or certification as an athletic trainer, a minimum of a bachelor's degree is required.

Highest paid in medical specialties

Radiology: $315,000 Orthopedics: $315,000 Cardiology: $314,000 Anesthesiology: $309,000 Urology: $309,000

Lowest paid

Pediatrics: $156,00 Family medicine: $158,000 Internal medicine: $165,000 Diabetes/endocrinology: $168,000 Psychiatry: $170,000

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Good Salaries Saving lives Ability to support & provide others

Takes a lot of patience Long hours of work Long education Stress Getting emotional attached to a paitent

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Bibliography

http://gradschool.about.com/od/medicalschool/f/advdoc.htm

http://www.bls.gov/spotlight/2009/health_care/

http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/best-healthcare-jobs