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By : Carson. Career choices. Career choice?. A doctor. A brief description of what you do as a doctor. During this job you will give checkups to people. You will give people medicine and perform surgeries. Education required to be a doctor. First you must earn a undergraduate degree.
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By: Carson Career choices
Career choice? • A doctor
A brief description of what you do as a doctor • During this job you will give checkups to people. You will give people medicine and perform surgeries.
Education required to be a doctor • First you must earn a undergraduate degree. • Second you need to pass the Medical college admission test. • Third you need to attend medical school. • Then you need to complete residency training and then get licensed. http://education-portal.com/training_needed_to_become_a_doctor.html
3 colleges that offer the appropriate education • 1. Duke university • 2. Stanford university • 3. Harvard university http://www.usnewsuniversitydirectory.com/graduate-schools/medical.aspx?page=1
Average salary for a doctor • About 156,000 to 471,000 http://healthland.time.com/2012/04/27/doctors-salaries-who-earns-the-most-and-the-least/
1-3 companies who would employ a doctor • 1. Hospitals • 2. Clinics
Typical duties for a doctor • Diagnose medical conditions • Performing specific surgeries • Teaching junior doctors and medical students • Work with other doctors as part of a team. http://www.prospects.ac.uk/hospital_doctor_job_description.htm
3 skills needed to be a doctor • 1. Intelligence • 2. Patience • 3. Good communication skills
Percentage of growth or decline • Faster than average 20 to 28%
Pros and Cons • Pros- • Job growth has increased • High salaries • Job security • Cons- • Stress • Debt after medical school • Emergency calls
Why I chose this job? • I chose this job because saving peoples lives fascinates me. I would also like this job because you get paid well and you get to perform surgeries and help people.