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Periodontist

Duties and Responsibilities: As a periodontist, you'll treat patients who have gum disease and other issues of the gums and bones surrounding the jaw. Your work may be surgical or non-surgical and might include tasks like placing implants, developing treatment plans, and providing preventative care. Salary: $305,820 Education: Periodontists are required to complete a periodontics residency, which is usually three years long. Demand or this Profession:  Strong communication and customer service skills  manual dexterity and attention to detail knowledge of business management concepts if starting a private practice Reflection: This career doesn't really interest me because when you're a periodontist you might have to do surgery on people and i don't like that. Also because being a dentist doctor doesn't really interest me.

Osteopathic Physician

Duties and Responsibilities: Inside Osteopathic Medicine. Doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) often treat their patients by manipulating the musculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, joints and muscles. DOs have the same responsibilities and privileges of MDs, such as prescribing medicine, performing surgery and diagnosing illness. Salary : $162,908 to $221,196 per year, while the reported averages for internists Education:  Graduates of osteopathic medical programs continue their training by enrolling in an internship program. The internship is followed by a residency program in a specialty area such as family or pediatric medicine.  Demand or Needs for Profession:  Are well-rounded Have good communication and interpersonal skills Have a record of community service Have a record of leadership Come from diverse backgrounds Are motivated to pursue a career in osteopathic medicine Reflection: This job does interest me ...

Orthopedic Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities:  Orthopedic surgeons treat patients' musculature system. This means they care for patients who have problems with their bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. They also examine, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of the musculature system with surgery and corrective mechanical devices.  Salary:  $ 519,000   Education: After completing a 4-year bachelor's degree program in biology, pre-medicine or a related field, aspiring orthopedic surgeons must complete four additional years of medical school, followed by a 4-to 5-year orthopedic surgery residency in a hospital. Need for profession:   a high degree of manual dexterity good hand-eye co-ordination, excellent vision and visuo-spatial awareness good organisational ability and effective decision-making skills excellent communication skills to deal with a wide range of colleagues, patients ...