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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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
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