student succes statement

Thomas S. Monson
"Our very business in life is not to get ahead of others.... but to get ahead of ourselves"
Reflection: his quote is saying that we have to try to be a better person evrey day.

Allopathic Physician (M.D.)

             Allopathic Physician (M.D.)

Duties and Responsibilities:  The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredits training programs in 133 specialties and subspecialties, and the American Board of Medical Specialties represents 24 board-certified specialties (with many sub-specialties within each of these major specialties. The duties, training, salaries and workforce information are significantly different among these specialty fields.

Physicians work in a variety of healthcare settings.  Many work in private practice, either alone or as part of a medical practice.  Others work in hospitals, medical centers, universities and other public agencies.

Salary: $150,000-$300,000

Education:  10-15 years in school, 3 years in Medical School, and have at least a Bachelor’s Degree

Reflection: no I wouldn’t like to be one because it seems boring.

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

Og Mandino

 "True wealth is of the heart, not of the purse."


What the quote is saying that you can have all the money in the world, but you still wont be wealthy insode of you and thats what really matters.

Allergist/ Immunologist

Allergist/ Immunologist

Duties and Responsibilities:  Present research findings at national meetings or in peer-reviewed journals.

2) Engage in self-directed learning and continuing education activities.

3) Document patients' medical histories.

4) Conduct laboratory or clinical research on allergy or immunology topics.

5) Provide allergy or immunology consultation or education to physicians or other health care providers.

Salary: $225,814

Education: 4 Years of Undergraduate Study

- Minimum of 3 years Medical School

- 2 years of Allergy and Immunology Training

Reflection: I wouldn’t like to be an allergist because I don’t really like it and your putting yourself at risk of catching incurable deadly dieses.

Student Succes Statement

                                   "Real wealth is not so much what we have as what we are"


                                                                   Sterling W. Sill

Acupuncture

                      ACUPUNCTURE

Duties and Responsibilities: Unlike conventional Western medical practice, acupuncture professionals are trained to treat the entire individual rather than the specific illness or condition. They take into account a patient's physical, mental and emotional condition in order to determine the proper course of treatment. In addition to providing acupuncture therapy, practitioners help their patients achieve balance and wellness in their everyday lives.

Salary: between 56,000 and 84,000

Education: Most acupuncture and TCM training programs require students to have a bachelor's degree. While the degree can be in any subject, classes in physiology, anatomy, biology and psychology will help prepare aspiring acupuncturists for successful careers. A bachelor's degree in a health care or alternative medicine related subject is especially helpful for a career as an acupuncturist

Reflection: I guess I would like to be an acupuncturist it pays a lot of money. It would be nice to be one but that’s not what I really want to be but I guess it would be nice to be one. 

Student Succes Statement

                                          "You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible,"

                                                                     Ezra T. Benson

               ezra's quote means you cant feel right if you do something wrong, if you do something wrong you will feel guilty.





 

Acupressure

Acupressure

Duties and Responsibilities: Unlike conventional Western medical practice, acupuncture professionals are trained to treat the entire individual rather than the specific illness or condition. They take into account a patient's physical, mental and emotional condition in order to determine the proper course of treatment. In addition to providing acupuncture therapy, practitioners help their patients achieve balance and wellness in their everyday lives.

Salary: $31,390-$81,830

Education: At a minimum, applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate to become an acupressure professional. The most common option for candidates to learn the art of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a 1-year certificate program, with associate's degree programs as another option.

Reflection: no I wouldn’t like to be in the line of acupressure. I wouldn’t want to be one cause its not something I’m really in to, if I were to be one I wouldn’t be very happy cause in my opinion it would be boring. I feel you should pick a job and do something you like.

Ophtalmologist

                OPHTALMOLOGIST

            Duties and Responsibilities:

               Ophthalmologists are physicians who specialize in the special treatment of eye disorders and dieses. They treat vision problems and write prescriptions for both pharmaceuticals and corrective eyeglass lenses. When necessary they perform eye surgery. Most ophthalmologist are in private practice, however some are employed by hospitals or clinics, and others preform research.

Average Salary: $90,000- $150,000

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Only physicians may study to become ophthalmologist. After completing medical school and an internship, an ophthalmologists must then complete a three to five year residency in an approved ophthalmology program. After completing their residency program they must pass an    examination to be certified.

REFLECTION: I would not like to be an ophthalmologist because it doesn’t really catch my attention and it would not be something I would like to do.