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Physician Assistant PAs practice medicine under the supervision of a Physician or Surgeon. PAs generally work in primary care but they can be found ERs, pediatrics, and psychiatry. Physicians assistants generally spend the most amount of hands-on time with patients. Average salary:$90,930 Number of jobs: 86,700/38% increase Education required: Master's degree. This is obtained by attending a 2 year PA program after receiving a bachelor's degree as well as healthcare work experience. To be licensed and certified, PAs must pass the PANCE. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physician-assistants.htm

Nurse Anesthetist Nurse anesthetists(or CRNAs) are specialized nurses who administer and assist the administration of anesthesia in the healthcare setting. These specialists are registered nurses, however the career requires at least a master’s degree, if not a doctorate. In order to apply to a graduate program, 1-2 years of experience in an acute care setting is required.

CNRAs (Nurse Anesthetists) Salary: $157,000-214,000 Nurse anesthetists have an attractive job outlook. The healthcare field is desperately seeking nurses to hire. Drawbacks to the career include high malpractice insurance rates and lots of responsibility. Tests: NCLEX(undergrad), CRNAE(graduate) http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/Career/80/Nurse_Anesthetist

http://study.com/articles/Dermatologist_Job_Info_for_Students_Considering_a_Career_as_a_Dermatologist.html Dermatology Description:It is a branch of medicine that deals specifically with the diagnosis of skin disorders School Requiring: Receive a Bachelor’s Degree and take courses in sciences Earn 90 hours undergrad coursework Doctor of Podiatric Medicine(requires 4 years to complete) After DPM must work 3 years residency Salary: Male Dermatologists: $330,000 Female Dermatologists: $270,000 Job Availability: predicted to grow 18% nationwide from 2012 to 2020 Tests required: MCAT GRE

Physical Therapy Average Salary (2012): $77,990 Education: Bachelor's Degree with science coursework Professional Doctorate from 3-4 year program Pass National Physical Therapy exam (NPTE) Renew license every 5 years Number of Jobs: 204,000 as of 2012 Availability: expected 30% growth in jobs between 2008 and 2018

Public Health Description: Employment: Education: Global Health & Epidemics Description: Public Health has a mission to create conditions in which people can be healthy. Their primary focus is on prevention of disease and injury rather than treatment. Types: Health Educator Epidemiologist Social Workers Statistician Health Policy/Management Employment: Biomedical Statistician Public Health Director Water Quality Investigator Director of Industrial Hygiene Director of Environmental Health Epidemiologist Education: Most people in public health have at least a master’s degree (usually an MPH, Master of Public Health, but sometimes an MSPH which is a Master of Science in Public Health). Public health degrees are usually interdisciplinary and incorporate a wide range of interests and abilities.

Radiologic Science cont. What is it? Radiologic science is the health profession concerned with the imaging for medical diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of disease. Technological advances and the creation of new imaging place radiologic science among the most dynamic, expanding, high-demand fields in clinical medicine Salaries (from 2012) Sonographer $60,350 yearly Radiologic Technician $56,000 yearly Radiologists $276,657 yearly Nuclear Medicine $72,000 yearly Radiation Therapy $76,560 yearly

Radiologic Science Career Specialization Education Sonography Computerized Tomography Radiologic Technology Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Nuclear Medicine Radiation Therapy Radiologist Assistant Cardiovascular Technology Quality Assurance Education Because careers in radiologic science encompass a variety of jobs and skill levels, the amount of education required by employers varies tremendously. While some jobs may require a one-year certification or two-year associate degree, some may require a four-year bachelor's degree. A career as a full-fledged radiologist requires medical school. The typical person radiologic technician spends one to two years in school.

Pharmacy (Before/During Pharmacy School) Description: Pharmacists dispense medications to patients and offer their expertise in safe drug usage. Pharmacists also may provide advice on health and wellness and immunizations. Before/During Pharmacy School Some Areas of Specialization Clinical Pharmacy Intravenous Nutrition Support Oncology Nuclear Pharmacy Geriatric Pharmacy Psychopharmacotherapy Research Public Health Test Required: PCAT Schooling Required: After spending 2 to 3 years in undergraduate coursework, the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) requires 4 academic years. Many applicants to pharmacy school have completed a bachelor’s degree.

Pharmacy (After Pharmacy School) Where can you work? Hospitals Nursing homes Mental health institutions Health clinics Retail chains Government agencies including: Food and Drug Administration Public Health Service Department of Veteran’s Affairs Armed Services Pharmaceutical companies Health insurance firms Universities Salary- $116,670 per year /$56.09 per hour

Dentistry Work with patients to diagnose and treat oral health issues and inform patient on preventative care. (perform exams, fill cavities, extract teeth). Schooling: Bachelor’s degree prior to admission to dental school (4 yrs). Then, doctoral degree in dental medicine (4 yrs). Requirements: DAT (Dental Admissions Test), competitive GPA, extracurriculars, letters of recommendations, Personal interview, shadowing Career Options: private practice, hospital practice, research, international health care Salary: ~ $145,000 Projected Job Growth: 16% (within 7 years)