By Hugo Mendez and Carlos

Mendez

The medical world consists of an

unfathomable amount of careers. These

careers are characterized by the

educational requirements and the salary

offered by the profession.

Several examples of medical careers

include: Neurologists, Pediatricians,

Orthopedic surgeons, Orthodontists,

Physicians, Pathologists, etc.

The educational requirements vary from

simple vocational degrees to specialized

medical degrees. A prospective medical

student should begin to consider the

medical careers that would benefit them.

Many of the careers require an immense

amount of dedication and time.

A medical degree or (M.D) is obtained through attending a university for four or more years and then completing a rigorous application process in order to become admitted into what is known as medical school, there the student would begin an academic program in which he/she will explore the basic aspects associated with their interests. This phase consume two years of the students time. The next two or more years consist of clinical and laboratory training. If the student wishes to proceed into specialization he/she will have to enter a residency program which will consume 3-10 more years of an individual’s time based upon their specialization. Examples of such careers are: Allopathic Physicians, Specialized Physicians, Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Chiropractors, Psychologists, Neurologists, etc.

Bachelors and Under: These careers require 2-4

years or less of training or

education: Medical Assistant

Health Information Manager

Dental Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

Registered Nurses

Master’s Degree: These careers require 5-7

years of training and

education: Health Administrator

Social Worker

Epidemiologist

Genetic Counselor

Medical Library Technicians

Speech-Language Pathologist

Those who seek to obtain a career in the

medical field will require the following

characteristics/traits: Diligence

Perseverance

Patience

Servitude

Enthusiasm

Devotion

Linguistic abilities (must be proficient in at least one language other than

English)

Calligraphic Proficiency

Compassion

Medical specialties can be defined as a branch of medical science that consists of several careers. Medical specialties usually require multiple years of residency and internship after the completion of Medical School. Internship and Residency’s time span depends upon the specialization of the occupation. Medical specialties are organized into the following categories: Surgical, Medical (diagnosis and non-surgical treatment), and Diagnostic specialties.

Urologists

Neurologists

Cardiologists

Surgeons (Orthopedic, Cosmetic, etc.)

Pediatricians

Radiologists

Dermatologists

Gynecologists

Oncologists

Gastroenterologists

Otolaryngologists

Only individuals that are entitled a medical license either by a government approved professional association or a government agency. Medical School graduates must receive a license before he/she can be deemed a physician in legal terms. Medical graduates are not automatically granted a medical license, they must participate in a process (which spans from 3 to 6 months) that requires thorough examination by the medical board. The medical license is referred to as a legal documentation that allows an individual to practice medicine within a certain geographical region.

As depicted in the illustration many of the applicants did not matriculate/ were accepted into a medicinal institution due to the competitive aspect

of the application process which prompts academic excellence in the applicants. This proves to be an obstacle for the institutions admitting

such applicants.

Medical careers offer many financial advantages due to the demand for healthcare. For example, the median salary for an anesthesiologist in the state of California is $221,990. Although many medical careers require extensive education and training some only require a minimal amount of training/education. An example of this is the medical assistant profession which requires a high school diploma or an equivalent of a diploma and the median salary for this profession is $28,860.

Medical Careers offer numerous benefits

such as: Variety in career selection.

High-employment rate.

Suitable salaries.

Provides interaction with multiple individuals.

Servitude flourishes.

Allows you to select from various educational requirements needed for a

certain profession in the field of medicine.

It is a stimulating career.

Sadly there is a wide range of negative

aspects associated with medical careers

such as: Stressful working environment/conditions.

Irregular working hours.

Emotional strain.

Constant demand.

Extensive and rigorous education required for prestigious medical careers

(Example: Medical School.)

Medical school tuition fee is excruciatingly expensive which leaves most

indebted.

Decisions impact lives.

Responsibility for multiple patients since some can be disruptive.

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