Acupuncture

Duties and Responsibilities: Acupuncturist must treat an entire individual rather than an illness or disease. They plan an individual’s therapy based on their health. This is an alternative form of medicine.

Salary: $75,000

Education: Acupuncturist must have a master’s degree which could take 3 to 4 years to receive.

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

I can’t stand the sight of needles and if I’m around them for too long I get dizzy so I don’t think this is a job I would enjoy this career. If I were an acupuncturist I would probably faint in the middle of therapy.

Acupressure

Duties and Responsibilities: Acupressure is an alternative medical technique similar to acupuncture. Pressure is applied to acupuncture points with hands, elbows, etc. Acupressure releases tension, increases circulation, and reduces pain.

Salary: $82,000

Education: To study acupressure you must study at an acupressure school. They must study a total of 150 to 250 hours of study.

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

I don’t think I would ever want to practice acupressure because I prefer receiving a message rather than giving it. Also it does not pay enough I want a career that pays good or seems a bit more educated.

Ophthalmologist

Duties and responsibilities:

Ophthalmologist is physicians who specialize in the treatment of eye disorders and diseases. They treat vision problems and write prescriptions for both pharmaceuticals and corrective eyeglass lenses. When necessary, they preform eye surgery. Most Ophthalmologist are private practice, however some are employed by hospitals or clinics, and other 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 ophthalmologist 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: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I don’t think I would enjoy this career. It seems boring. Also I wouldn’t be okay with doing surgery. What if I made a mistake while operating? It would just get me nervous. It is also too many years of school.

Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Psychiatrists are physicians who specialize in the problems of mental illness. As physicians, they are licensed to use a wide variety of treatments and may write prescriptions. Psychiatrists may work for the government, have their own private practice, or work in hospitals, clinics, or universities. Their duties include:

• Designing treatment programs.
• Conducting psychotherapy sessions.
• Prescribing potent mental illness drugs.
• Supervising electrotherapy treatments.
• Conducting research.
• Leading a team of mental health care providers.

Average Salary: $90,000 - $200,000

Educational Requirements: Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D. degrees

In addition to completing the requirement for a degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine, psychiatrists must complete an intensive three year residency in psychiatry.

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

I wouldn't personally enjoy choosing this career. The wait to actually become a licensed psychiatrist is too long. I’m not patient enough for that. I also don’t want to deal with the mentally ill. I don’t think I’d be able to prescribe the correct medications. It is also too much school.