What I want to do for a career is something I've pondered since I was a little kid. For years I had a clear idea of what I wanted to do. Unfortunately for me at the time, things played out in a manner which would prevent me from achieving my aspirations. Since this prevention I have had a complete change of mindset and have found my interest to be in science. I see limitless possibilities in the field and see myself as being satisfied working as some sort of doctor/scientist. I am a little torn as to what it is exactly I want to become, a medical doctor, or a scientist. I am a very theoretical person which would be a great strength for research, but I also love helping people. The most common major for med students is biology, although what major you have is irrelevant to getting accepted into med school. Biology fascinates me, although I also share a strong interest in psychology as well as physics. Here are three careers I see as possibilities in my future:
Oncologist: This is a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of cancer.
- Annual pay: $375,000 - CA= $278,000 - CT=$300,000
- Education: 4 years of medical school after 4 years university. Then requires several years of residency.
Oncologists need good people skills in order to effectively take care of their patients. They also need dedication and technology skills since they operate devices such as computers to run tests.
Psychiatrist: Medical doctor who specializes is the treatment of mentally ill patients. Not to be confused with a psychologist.
- Annual pay: $200,000 - Pays more on the West Coast on average as opposed to the East Coast.
- Education: Medical school as well as 3-4 years of residency after med school graduation.
Psychiatrists need to be good listeners. They have many 1 on 1 talks as part of their job to diagnose patients. People that like patiently hearing people's problems and finding solutions would likely make good psychiatrists.
Theoretical Physicist: Possesses a PhD in physics. Creates theories about how our universe works.
- Annual pay: $117,000 (researchers) location changes unknown
- Education: 7-12 years of college to earn a PhD in theoretical physics.
A theoretical physicist must be passionate about what he or she does as well as always be curious and asking questions. They want to find the missing pieces of the puzzle that is our universe.
Although you are torn on the exact job that you want to achieve in the future, it seems like you have a pretty clear idea of the general field that you want to head towards which is always a huge leap in the process! Nice Job!
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