CAREER CHOICESBy: Carson

Career choice?

A doctor

A brief description of what you do as a doctor During this job you will give checkups to

people. You will give people medicine and perform surgeries.

Education required to be a doctor First you must earn a undergraduate

degree. Second you need to pass the Medical

college admission test. Third you need to attend medical school. Then you need to complete residency

training and then get licensed. http://education-portal.com/training_needed_to_become_a_doctor.html

3 colleges that offer the appropriate education 1. Duke university 2. Stanford university 3. Harvard university

http://www.usnewsuniversitydirectory.com/graduate-schools/medical.aspx?page=1

Average salary for a doctor About 156,000 to 471,000

http://healthland.time.com/2012/04/27/doctors-salaries-who-earns-the-most-and-the-least/

1-3 companies who would employ a doctor 1. Hospitals 2. Clinics

Typical duties for a doctor Diagnose medical conditions Performing specific surgeries Teaching junior doctors and medical

students Work with other doctors as part of a

team. http://www.prospects.ac.uk/hospital_doctor_job_description.htm

3 skills needed to be a doctor 1. Intelligence 2. Patience 3. Good communication skills

Percentage of growth or decline

Faster than average 20 to 28%

Pros and Cons Pros- Job growth has increased High salaries Job security Cons- Stress Debt after medical school Emergency calls

Why I chose this job? I chose this job because saving peoples

lives fascinates me. I would also like this job because you get paid well and you get to perform surgeries and help people.