From a time, longer than I could remember, I had always known that I wanted to have a career in the medical field. My first choice was in Obstetrics, then after a few years, it changed to Dentistry. It was not until around the age of 11 that I discovered the career that I wanted to pursue after college, which was Orthopedic Surgery. Now to this day, this has been the first career choice that I still follow, research, and can proudly say I still hope to obtain. Truthfully, I can say that I did not really have anyone who particularly influenced me to choose the career path that I desire. I will say however that my drive to become an Orthopedic Surgeon became much stronger when I realized the lack of women in the profession. Most women do not prefer career in this field because of the long hours and strenuous activity. Generally, people would rather shorter work weeks and more flexible hours. While Orthopedic Surgery may not be the most popular choice in the medical field, it is one of the top three most high paying ones. A general Orthopedic Surgeon that is just starting out earns a salary of $315,000 a year. Depending on the specialization in the field, the salary will vary as well. The median salary annually, per this year’s records (in Atlanta), is around $444,753, which is not a bad start for professionals in my field. Although the pay is great, it …show more content…
Surgeons that are trying to work in this specific field must develop very specific knowledge of medical technology and ethics, especially since they must learn how to work quickly under pressure. Surgeons in the profession diagnose and assess injuries through testing, although, there are times when treatment can be done non-invasively. Some non-invasive treatments include splinting and rehabilitative exercise. Due to the variety of specialties for Orthopedic Surgery, the time allotted for training may very more for some than for
As a young girl I always knew that in my future I would go into a career that consisted of helping others. I also knew that I wanted to have a career in the medical field. When I put the two together and after researching different careers in the medical field, I knew being a physician’s assistant was the best fit for me. Not only would I be able to work helping others but I would be in the field that in my eyes is the best field to be in.
When I was born, my father was in medical school. He was a practicing doctor by the time I was four and was the first person in southern California to get an MRI machine for his office. Being one of the pioneers of Magnetic Resonance Imagining has made him very successful and allowed for my family to be very well off. From this I have always considered being a doctor. My father's job has always be so exciting, new, and progressive, that I have also wanted to go into medicine If the invention of MRI had not occurred in history I never would have grown up the way ...
Becoming a doctor has been a lifelong dream of mine and my family. My dream started taking shape when I was selected in Medical school. Medical School helped me grow personally, emotionally and intellectually. Each patient taught me something new. The clinical rotations strengthened my clinical knowledge and sharpened my clinical skills.
The career I have chosen for my future is to become a registered dental hygienist. It wasn’t until I actually learned what dental hygienists do that influenced my interest from medical to dentistry. The first honest reason I was gravitated to dental hygiene was because of the salary. I didn’t really know what Dental Hygienist actually did until I did some research.
I always knew I wanted to pursue a career in healthcare, but it was difficult for me to find a vocation I felt I could dedicate my life to doing. As I explored the different aspects of healthcare, it was my experiences in dental settings that have most captivated me. A dentist has the ability to blend science with art, the opportunity to form close relationships with patients, and the capability to mentor their community. The multifaceted nature of this field is the reason I am so passionate about it and I know dentistry is my calling.
I have always been interested in becoming a surgical technologist. Working hands on with the surgeon and helping improve patient’s health are two main reasons I would like to pursue this career. A typical day usually starts with knowing what surgeries you will participate in. The types of procedures
My childhood unleashed a desire. A desire of dressing up and playing with pretend medical instruments which soon flourished into using real surgical instruments as a dental nurse. My love for the health field combined with my compassionate manner lead me to become a carer and now into a more specific interest as a Operation Department Practitioner; and in the future a plastic surgery assistant.
I made the choice that I wanted to become an occupational therapist when my roommate had a brain injury and he had to go to a clinic for therapy. That was the first time I have ever heard about a profession called Occupational Therapy. I was amazed how my friend made
For as long as I can remember, I knew I was destined for the medical field. I can recall being as young as seven, reading books about human anatomy and watching shows that shadowed real life doctors. I was hooked from the start. Eleven years later and this passion still burns strong within me. It is my goal in life to help those in my community. For this reason, I will be pursuing a career in forensic pathology. My journey will begin at Cal State Fullerton where I will work to obtain a B.S. in Biological Sciences.
The salary of the osteopathic physician is comparable to the practicing M.D. Median income per year after expenses is currently between $140,000 to $300,000. An osteopathic doctor’s salary is based on a diversity of years of work experience, geographical location, field of specialization, and type of employer. “According to the Health Care Training Center website, the average salary for an osteopathic physician based on the type of specialty is as follows: An osteopath in the field of radiology receives a highest median salary of about $276,684 per annum when compared to osteopaths in other specialties. An osteopath in a pediatric field receives a lowest average salary of about $142,254. Other physicians of osteopathy receive an annual salary of average salaries of about: a surgeon earns about $249,504, in internal medicine field earns about $149,136, psychiatrist earns about $162,469, an oncologist receives about $235,381, ob gynecologist earns about $220,180 and a neurologist earns about $178,564” (http://www.healthcare-salaries.com/physicians/osteopath-salary). The best paying states for an osteopathic physician are Washington $290,000, Arizona $182,466, California $179,010, Florida $147,782, New Jersey $128,380, Ohio $140,000, and Pennsylvania $111,000. An osteopath working
Growing up, I knew I wanted to do something in the medical field—no hesitation about it. I knew I wanted to devote my time to aiding others in need. Because of my aspiration to guide others, it led to the inconsistency of my career choices that I wanted pursue. It would change from the desire to become a pediatrician to an orthodontist to a clinical psychologist. However, after a specific incident that took place, I realized that becoming a physical therapist would be my purpose. Thus, leading for the desire to study kinesiology.
I chose to become a dentist as being a child I had to visit a dentist many times for correction of malaligned teeth that i had. So my dentist who was also a specialist in the field of orthodontics inspired me deeply as it gave me a vague idea of how can i also bring smile and self confidence back to an individual by providing him with a competent smile again by incorporating the blend of my hand creativity and mental alertness, same as my dentist did for me thus returning me my self esteem and the confidence to smile again .Thus i found this field very satisfying and fulfilling.
From a young age, I was drawn to the healthcare field, not because the amount of money doctors, nurses and other health professionals made, but because of the dedication and contentment I saw on their faces helping someone in need. Growing up everyone wanted to become a doctor or a nurse and as a little child being a doctor or a nurse was a profession many parents wanted their child to pursue as a career. Needless to say, I fell into that category because I had high hopes that one day I will become a nurse. However, that dream came to a halt.
When I was at my rotation in medical school, after seeing patients in the medicine unit and learning about diabetes, hypertension, and various other diseases, I immersed myself in the field. I tried to figure out ways of contributing to the specialty even though I was just a medical student, and made up my mind to become an internist. After finishing my internal medicine rotations, I was sent to complete obstetrics and gynecology rotations. During the rotation, I was watching the senior doctors delivering babies and treat different diseases that women encountered. I looked at the new mothers and witnessed their happiness which drove my motivation in obstetrics and gynecology. After three months of obstetrics and gynecology rotations, I began a pediatrics rotation. Seeing the children there growing and overcoming whatever ailed them, with all their tears, pain, and joy, made me so overwhelmed I wanted to become a pediatrician.
As a child I had always been interested in medicine and the medical world. My passion of learning about the human body started when I was younger. I encountered many health problems throughout my toddler years. I looked up to the doctors and medical staff around me and continue to look up to them, they were and are still my heros. That is why my goal in life is to become a general surgeon. I want to be able to save many lives since it is possible now to do so now.