Plastic Surgeon

Duties & Responsibilities:

Reconstructive plastic surgery is performed to correct problems caused by burns, traumatic injuries, congenital abnormalities, developmental abnormalities, infection and disease, and cancer or tumors. While the general purpose of reconstructive plastic surgery is to improve function, it may also be performed to restore or approximate a normal appearance.

Salary:  $285,000- $501,000+

Education:

The first two years of medical school, referred to as the pre-clinical years, teach students the fundamentals of body systems, diseases and patient care. The final two years are the clinical years and place students in healthcare facilities to perform clinical rotations. Surgery is a required rotation and some schools offer clerkship in plastic surgery.

After graduating from medical school, individuals typically have two options when selecting residency programs. Some schools offer combined general and plastic surgery programs that last around six years, while others offer 2- or 3-year plastic surgery residencies independently and require individuals to first complete at least three years in general surgery residencies.

Western Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Western medicine is the term used to describe the treatment of medical conditions with medications, by doctors, nurses and other conventional healthcare providers who employ methods developed according to Western medical and scientific traditions. Other names for Western medicine include traditional medicine or allopathic medicine. It differs from Eastern, or alternative, medicine, in its approach to treatment, which relies heavily upon industrially produced medications and a strict adherence to the formal scientific process.

Salary: $50,000- $100,000

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Eastern Medicine Doctor 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Oriental medicine practitioners use forms of acupuncture and treatment through the Chinese concept of “qi,” which means energy. Oriental medicine treats a variety of ailments including headaches, back pain, arthritis, or other illnesses by identifying patterns of imbalance within a body’s energy levels and working to readjust fluids or tissues in order to keep the body in balance and relieve pain. Oriental medicine techniques include acupuncture, cupping, acupressure, and herbal supplements that are applied to specific body parts or tissues. Practitioners must be able to evaluate a patient’s symptoms and identify what organs or tissues are causing the ailment, and come up with a customized plan that incorporates oriental herbs and practices into a treatment.

 Salary:

 $61,000 a year

Education:

Education and training requirements vary state to state for becoming an oriental medicine practitioner. Some practitioners are licensed to be a physician’s assistant and then take classes to become certified in oriental medicine. Most practitioners earn a Bachelor’s degree in biology or another medical related field, then go on to fill state requirements for practicing oriental medicine. Most states require students to work as an intern or apprentice for a specific number of hours in order to qualify for certification, and then have them take an examination to become certified through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Most training is obtained during an internship or apprenticeship, and many students who work as intern often get hired in as a full-time practitioner once their certification is obtained.

Sports Medicine Doctor
Duties & Responsibilities:

Sports doctors are medical professionals whose specialty is the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries from athletic activities. These doctors generally focus on joint, bone and muscle health, although they also offer more generalized medical care as well to the people with whom they work. Sports medicine prepares these doctors for work either in a traditional hospital or clinic setting, or in sporting events at both the professional and college levels. No matter where they choose to work, sports doctors enjoy the deep gratification of helping active people recover from sports-related injuries and return to the lifestyles they love.

Salary:

$279,000- $350,000

Education:

Many students who are interested in going on to medical school complete a bachelor’s degree with a pre-med concentration that gives them a solid foundation in biology, chemistry and physics. Getting into medical school can be competitive, so students must complete the courses and have excellent grades to be a good applicant. Students will also be required to pass the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) in order to get into medical school. Those interested in sports medicine are usually sports lovers themselves, often involved in some kind of team or individual sports activity.

 

I wouldnt want to be one, because i am not much of a doctor type of person.

Student Success Statement 

"Have the courage to say no. 

Have the coverage to face the truth. 

Do the right thing because it's."

W. Clement Stone

I agree with this quote because  if you do the right thing then you'll never be wrong even if people judge you or make fun of you because you had the courage to do the right thing

Student  Success Statement

"courage is being scared to death and doing the right thing anyway."

Chae Richardson  

I believe that regardless of how scared you are, you should still do the right thing. Despite the consequences doing the right thing is always the most important thing to do.

Wellness Professional

Duties and responsibilities:

 The types of concerns are as varied as weight and diabetes prevention and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. A specialist often consults with people directly on lifestyle, eating and exercise habits and may direct an individual to a doctor for any serious health concerns. he main duties of a wellness specialist are to educate the public on how to improve their daily choices, prevent illness or access local resources a wellness specialist may advise employers on the best insurance provider to meet employee needs

Salary:

$53,000- $60,000

Education:

There are no specific requirements, but many positions require on-the-job training in addition to certification from accredited wellness organizations such as the International Association of Wellness Professionals.

 

Student Success Statement

"I would prefer even to fail with honor than with by cheating." 

Sophocles 

 I agree with this statement because he'd rather  have an honest win than a  win that in un-honest way

Periodontist

Duties & Responsibilities:

 To prevent, diagnose and treat periodontal disease. They are also experts in the treat of oral inflammation. Periodontists often treat more problematic periodontal cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical history. Periodontists offer a wide range of treatments, such as scaling and root planning (in which the infected surface of the root is cleaned) or root surface debridement (in which damaged tissue is removed). They can also treat patients with severe gum problems using a range of surgical procedures. In addition, periodontists are specially trained in the placement and repair of dental implants.

Salary: $97,000-$241,000

Education:

 Periodontists usually take 3 years of education beyond dental school.

Dental Technician

Duties & Responsibilities:

A dental technician constructs custom made restorative and dental appliances. Some of these things are called fixed prosthesis and they include crowns, bridges, and implants. There are also Removable prosthesis which include dentures.

Salary: $36,000- $100,000

 

Student Success Statement 

"You can't hire someone else to do your push-ups for you." 

Jim Rohn 

I agree with Jim , because lets say you want to get better at anything you cant pay anyone to do them for you. Yet you'll see them do it but you wont get better at anything. You could hire someone to help you get better at something , but not to do it for you. 

Environmental Health Specialist Sanitarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

Sanitarians enforce government regulations and advise and educate clients. They also improve water and sanitation facilities and are involved in improvising the quality of community environments. They often

Ú Collect and analyze samples

Ú Screen samples for possible health hazards

Ú Design or manage sanitation, disposal, and water systems

Ú Oversee disposal of infectious wastes

Ú Develop and manage prevention and education programs.

Ú Evaluate and identify health hazards and ensure compliance with regulations

Average salary: $25,000- $50,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take college preparatory courses, especially in mathematics and science, during high school.  A career as a sanitarian or environmental health specialist requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in environmental health or environmental engineering.  Many jobs require certification and/or a Master's Degree in these, or related fields.

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I wouldn't want to be one because I’m not into that and i wouldn't want to deal with any type of waste 

Research Scientist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Research Scientists work to improve life and health by increasing the world's knowledge about their chosen field of study.  Their interests are many and varied, and often they focus their research in biochemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, marine biology, molecular biology, physics, or pathology.  Research scientists may work independently or as part of a team.  Most work in research laboratories, but many work in field situations or teach in colleges, universities, and medical schools.

Average Salary:  $25,000 - $75,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available in high school including advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses.

To work in biomedical scientific research requires at least a master's degree, and a doctorate is required to conduct advanced work or manage research programs or departments.

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Student Success Statement 

Regarding Successful Living:

"There's no giant step that does it. It's a lot of little steps." 

ANON

I agree with this statement because there cant be one giant step that does it. Only by taking little steps you will get to do what you wanted to because you didn't miss a thing, but with a giant step you may get it done but you miss so much by simply just stepping over them or passing it by.

Recreation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Recreation therapists work with patients to keep them from becoming depressed with themselves and life in general. They keep patients busy with activities and projects like athletic events, field trips, dances, games, and crafts.  Recreation therapists also use dogs or kittens to keep their patients happy and interested. Frequently, they work with mentally ill, aged, and physically disabled patients in medical centers, nursing homes, adult day care centers, mental health agencies, park programs, and recreational centers.

Average Salary: $32,000- $35,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take challenging science, math and English courses in high school. A bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation is usually required to become a recreational therapist. Physiology, helping skills, anatomy, characteristics of illness, and psychology are some of the required courses. Many states require that therapists be licensed.   

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Thoracic Surgeon

Duties & Responsibilities:

 A thoracic surgeon is a medical doctor who performs operations on the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest. This also includes surgeons who can be called cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, general thoracic surgeons, and congenital heart surgeons. Thoracic surgeons operate on diseases that occur in the organs inside the chest, and in the bony structures and tissues that form the chest cavity. Coronary artery disease is one of the most common diseases treated by cardiac and cardiovascular surgeons. General thoracic surgeons treat a lot of lung cancer and diseases of the esophagus. Congenital heart surgeons care for babies and children with holes between the heart chambers or abnormal connections within the heart. Listed below are some examples of diseases treated by thoracic surgeons.

Education:

Thoracic surgeons have to graduate from medical school and commonly go on to complete a five-year general surgery residency. After this they must successfully matriculate through an approved cardiothoracic surgery residency program for either two or three years. Some thoracic surgeons choose to do additional training in a sub-specialized area but this training is largely optional, except for congenital heart surgery.

Salary:

$150,000-$400,000

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