" Our very business in life is not to get ahead of others... but to get ahead of ourselves."

Thomas S. Monson

Reflection:  This quote means that don't worry about others because they will not matter in the future what will matter is the life you will have.

Allopathic Physician (M.D.)

Duties and responsibilities: An allopathic doctor treats diseases by prescribing appropriate antibiotics. The physician treats injuries and disorders apart from normal problems a person faces in his or her daily life. Allopathic physicians have gained market in other parts of the world of late, but people accepted this modern scientific way to heal diseases as it is also the fastest way to recover. An infection caused by bacteria or virus, allopathic treatment is the best solution to overcome all these. 

Salary: $100,000-$300,000

Education:  There are 126 allopathic medical schools in the United State. Most MD programs require 4 years of study, including emphasis on basic science, clinical work, and social science. 

Reflection: I really don’t want to be a Allopathic Physician because I have another career on my mind.

Student Success Statement

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

This quote means that the wealth is in ones heart and not the purse because you spend money.

Allergist/ Immunologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

1) Present research findings at national meetings or in peer-reviewed journals.
2) Engage in self-directed learning and continuing education activities.
3) Document patients' medical histories.
4) Conduct laboratory or clinical research on allergy or immunology topics.
5) Provide allergy or immunology consultation or education to physicians or other health care providers.

Salary: Annual Median $225,814

Education: An allergist/immunologist is a physician trained to prevent, diagnose, manage, and treat allergic disease. As a result of extensive study and training, allergists/immunologists are highly qualified to manage immune system disorders such as allergies, asthma, inherited immunodeficiency diseases, and autoimmune diseases.

Reflection: I don't like to be one because this did not catch my attention.

'' Real wealth is not so much what we have as what we are"

Sterling W. Sill

Reflection: This quote is trying to tell us that we don't need money because at the end of life it is what we did that stays with us.

Acupuncture

Duties and Responsibilities: Unlike conventional Western medical practice, acupuncture professionals are trained to treat the entire individual rather than the specific illness or condition. They take into account a patient's physical, mental and emotional condition in order to determine the proper course of treatment. In addition to providing acupuncture therapy, practitioners help their patients achieve balance and wellness in their everyday lives.

Salary: $41,000-$75,000

Education: In almost every school in the US, acupuncture studies begin at master’s level where students could opt for a major or concentration in acupuncture. A master’s degree program is 3 to 4 years which includes assessment procedures and therapeutic treatment of illnesses. The main focus is curriculum in on Western and Oriental medicines along with basic and advanced acupuncture treatment methods.

Reflection: I would NOT like to be one because it looks very boring.

" You cannot do the wrong and feel right. It is impossible.''
                                         Ezra T. Benson

Reflection: This quote means you can't do the wrong thing because It's not right to do it and you can;t feel alright about it.

Acupressure

Duties and Responsibilities: Acupressure is trained to treat a specific illness or a condition. They do physical metal emotional conditions to find out there treatments in order to help them. They can also do massages to help your problem. They also analyze medical histories as well as more diagnoses.

Salary:

Median Annual Wage: $81,830

Median Hourly Wage: $39.34

Total Employed Nationally: $31,390

 Education:

·         Anatomy and physiology

·         Acupressure points and meridians

·         Theories of Chinese medicine

·         Acupressure techniques and protocols

·         Health, hygiene and contraindications

·         Neuromuscular techniques

·         Clinical practice

Reflection: I would NOT want to be one because this is not want I want to be when I’m older.

Ophthalmologist 

Duties and Responsible

Ophthalmologists  are physicians who specialize in the treatment of the eye disorders and diseases. They treat vision problems and write prescriptions for both pharmaceuticals and corrective eyeglasses lens. Most ophthalmologists are in private practice, however some are employed by hospitals or clinics, and others perform research.

Average Salary: $90,000-$150,000

Educational Requirements:

Only physicians may study to become ophthalmologists. After completing medical school and an internship, an ophthalmologists 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: I would like to be one because an ophthalmologist go to medical school and would like to go to medical school but I am not going to be one.