Osteopathic Physician

Osteopathic Physician

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Trained to focus on the whole person, working in partnership with patients to help them achieve a high level of wellness by focusing on health promotion and disease prevention. They practice the full scope of medicine in all medical specialties, from pediatrics to geriatrics, sports medicine to trauma surgery. 

Salary:

$156, 010

Education:

3 years of college

Bachelor degree, Complete medical school, Obtain Licensure 

Demand for this particular career:

Must pass the Comprehensive osteopathic medical Licensing Examination, Board certification from the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners 

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Reflection:
 Do you think you would like to be one? 
Why? Why not?

I would not like to become a Osteopathic Physician because it isn't interesting enough for me. This isn't the type of field that i would like to invest my time in. 

Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedic Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities: 

They diagnose and treat conditions of the bones, joints, muscle, tendons, ligaments, nerves and skin. These doctors conduct interviews with patients, examine them, and perform tests to make diagnoses. They then determine the sort of treatment that is warranted. Surgical procedures include mending broken bones, reattaching ligaments and tendons, and replacing hips and joints with prosthetic devices.

Salary:

$363,900- $598,862

Education:

4 year bachelor's degree 

4 year medical school program 

Demand for this particular career:

5 additional years of residency program 

Must be licensed to practice 

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Reflection:
 Do you think you would like to be one? 
Why? Why not?

i would not like to be a Orthopedic Surgeon because I would not be able to stand seeing broken bones. I wouldn't have the stomach for his job.