Dermatologist

Duties and responsibilities:

Dermatologists are physicians who treat conditions related to the skin, though they may also treat disorders related to the hair and nails. Dermatological screenings involve checking the body for visible symptoms, suspicious lesions and potentially problematic areas. Dermatologists may go over the skin using a series of lights to check for cancerous or pre-cancerous moles, melanomas or tumors, as well as eczema patches and other abnormalities. They may also feel patients lymph nodes to check for any suspicious lumps or swelling. Routine dermatological screenings are recommended for everyone, so dermatologists can expect to regularly perform such inspections in their work.

Salary: male $300,00// female $262,500

Education: Dermatologists undergo additional specialized training beyond receiving a medical degree to become experts in skincare, and they must also obtain a license to practice. This career requires lots of training: Undergraduate degree from a four year college, including ore medical courses in biology, organic chemistry, physics, and general chemistry, attending a four year accredited medical school; students must perform well on the medical college admissions test in order to be accepted into medical school. It takes about 12 years to become a dermatologist.  

·         Bachelor’s degree (4 years)

·         Medical degree (4 years)

·         Residency training (3 years)

·         Mohs surgery training (optional) 1-2 years

Reflection: i would not like to chase this career path way because i feel like it isn't for me. I'm interested in something else.

Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities:

Surgeons are medical doctors with additional training to perform general or specialized types of surgeries. While surgeons spend time preparing for procedures, reviewing files and meeting with patients, their most critical role is to perform accurately and efficiently in the operating room. During a procedure, the surgeon carries out the steps outlined with the patient in pre-surgery appointments. Specific actions vary based on the type of surgery but the surgeon typically uses standard equipment and tools to perform operations. These include scalpels, laser technology, scissors and clamps. The surgeon also relies on her team to assist during the procedure. In this role, she communicates her equipment and tool needs as well adjustments to oxygen and IV levels throughout the procedure. The surgeon is responsible for quickly identifying problems and working to correct them during the procedure.

Salary: $305,479-$428,714

Education:

Before entering medical school, aspiring surgeons must complete undergraduate school to earn a bachelor’s degree. These 4 year degrees do not have to focus specifically on medicine; however curricula should focus heavily on physical sciences to prepare students for the strong emphasis on science in medical school. Courses in Anatomy, biology, chemistry, math and physiology may be beneficial. After medical school students must continue their medical training in residency programs, the programs can last 3-7 years depending on the specialty.  Students must stay another 1-3 years in postdoctoral training in fellowship programs.  A surgeon mainly focuses on operating on patients and requires a bachelor’s degree, medical degree, and license.

Demand for this particular career

The job outlook has increased by 14% .

Reflection:

I want to become a doctor. Im considering in the career path of a surgeon but it's not for sure. I want to be a surgeon because i want to help people, i want to save lives.

"What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a basketball player."

-John Wooden

Your actions, your personality, your reputation and everything about you is way more important than your label. You could be the best basketball player in the world but if you treat people unfairly because your "famous" people will slowly start to disrespect you. John Wooden didn't care about winning. He just cared about being a good, fair person and look where it got hum. Your actions say it all. If your actions show something negative about you, your basketball skills don't matter at all. If you're considered a very good basketball player, that will be your label. But once you do something you're not supposed to people will criticize you. The label you were given "very good basketball player" will be removed and all people will remember it as the negative action you committed. So that is why your character is more important than your "skills".

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

-Pathros

Money doesn't matter, it only seems like it does. Yes we need money in order to buy our necessities but when you think about it, money is just paper that controls our lives. I think that this is pretty sad. You can have all the money in the world and be completely alone and you still wouldn't be wealthy from the heart. Money does not buy happiness, people only make it seem that way. People who are wealthy from the heart care about others more than themselves, they do anything possible to make people feel better, they want to do good to others and their surrounds but most of all they have more love in them than hatred. These are only a few of the qualities that real wealthy people have. if you have some of these qualities you should feel proud of yourself because not everyone has them. True wealth is not about having alot of money, houses, cars or etc, its about your personality, the way you are, the little things that you have and the way you treat others.

Dental assistant

Duties and responsibilities:

Dental Assistants perform many tasks, ranging from providing patient care and taking x-rays to record keeping and scheduling appointments. Their duties vary by state and by the dentist’s offices where they work.  Dentists assistants ensure that patients are comfortable in the dental chair, prepare patients and the work area for treatments and procedures, help dentists by hanging them instruments during procedures, keep records of dental treatments and etc.

Salary: $35,980 per year // $17.30 per hour

Education:

Some states require dental assistants to graduate from an accredited program and pass an exam. Most programs are offered by community colleges, although they also may be offered by vocational or technical schools. Most programs take about 1 year to complete and lead a certificate or diploma. Programs that last 2 years are less common and lead to a associate’s degree.  Accredited programs include classroom and laboratory work in which students learn about teeth, gums, jaws, and other areas that dentists work on.

Demand or need for this profession:

The job outlook increased by 18% or 58,600 more jobs

Reflection:

I do not want to be a dentist assistant because i'm not interested in this career path way. I want to help people doing something else.

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

-Ezra T. Benson 

If you do bad you will feel regret afterwards. You can try your very best to fake that you are okay with the action you committed but deep down you'll feel guilt and that is not okay. If you always choose the right, you ll never feel this way. If you were to cheat on the person you supposedly loved, you would feel horrible. You would do anything to hide this from him/her and make sure she/he  never finds out. But why cheat in the first place ? Why chose the wrong over right if it doesn't bring you anything good ? When you chose the wrong, all the that comes after it is repercussions. 

Dentist

Duties and responsibilities:

Dentists diagnose and treat problems with a patient’s teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide advice and instructions on taking care of teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health.  Some of the things dentists do are; removing decay from teeth and fill cavities, repair cracked or fractured teeth and remove teeth, straighten teeth to correct bite issues, administer anesthetics to keep patients from feeling pain during procedure and etc. Dentists use a variety of equipment, including x-ray machines, drills, mouth mirrors, probes, forceps, brushes, and scalpels.

Median salary: $152,700

Education Required:

·         Bachelor’s degree prior to admission to dental school

·         Doctoral degree in dental medicine or dental surgery

·         Some dental specializations require completion of a residency

·         Licensing is required for dentists in all states

Demand or need for this profession:

Dentists held about 146,800 jobs in 2012. Some dentists own their own businesses and work alone or with a small staff. Other dentists have partners in their practice.  Employment of dentists is projected to grow 18 percent from 2014 to 2024.

Reflection:

I don't want to be a dentist because it has never interested me. I never liked to go to the dentist as a kid and well because of that i wouldn't like to become one.