Physician

Physicians

Duties and Responsibilities:

Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. They often counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare.

Salary: $190,530

Education:

Doctoral or Professional Degree.

Demand for this particular Career:

Total physician demand is projected to grow by up to 17 percent, with population aging/growth accounting for the majority. Full implementation of the Affordable Care Act accounts for about 2 percent of the projected growth in demand.

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

I would like to be one because i like to amount if money they make plus i would be a doctor. I also like the career pathway.