By Sabrina Ashley
A neonatal doctor treats newborn babies. Technically, "neonatal" refers to the first four weeks of life. Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatric medicine, and doctors who train in this branch of medicine are called neonatologists. These doctors deal with the illnesses and treatment of newborn and premature babies. After completing medical school, a person completes three years as a resident ...
By Emily D'antuono
The overall goal of a doctor for kids, generally referred to as a primary pediatrician, is to ensure the social, behavioral, physical and mental health of patients from infancy to adolescence. A pediatrician accomplishes this goal in a variety of ways. A pediatrician must see patients under two years of age for routine examinations every few months to administer vaccinations and track developmental ...
By Caroline Richmond
A registered nurse, or RN, can become a doctor by graduating from medical school and completing a residency. Although holding RN status does not provide a shortcut to becoming a doctor, registered nurses possess practical experience that will prepare them for medical school and residency. The education and training to become a doctor is stressful and rigorous. Make sure you are ...
By Diana Bocco
Pharmacists are health professionals with a degree in pharmacy, which allows them to understand drugs, their composition, use in patients and quality assurance. Because of the many facets of the drug industry covered during their careers, there are many opportunities for employment available and many go beyond the typical behind-the-counter position. While working in a hospital pharmacy may seem ...
By Barbara Dunlap
Osteopathic doctors (DOs) look at the whole you. They view your body as a network of connections and treat disease as it affects your complete state of health. DOs receive the same amount of education as alIopathic doctors (MDs), and they also get trained in skeletal and muscular manipulation. They often specialize in noninvasive treatments that MDs don't offer. Attend the best four-year...
By Barbara Dunlap
Becoming a doctor is a tremendous challenge, and so is working to heal people in third-world countries. But the rewards are huge, too. By providing medical care in places like Africa and the Caribbean, you offer the gift of health that wouldn't exist otherwise. Conditions may be tough and the work may seem overwhelming at times, but you'll be practicing in a part of the world that urgently ...
By M. Renee Wright
This is a four-year program leading to the MD (medical doctor) degree. Medical school coursework focuses on academic and clinical skills. Complete a medical internship. This is mandatory on-the-job training for first-year doctors. You will choose a specialty during your internship. Take the USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Exam). You must pass this exam in order to become a fully licensed ...
By Sabah Karimi
They are primarily responsible for preparing the patient for surgery, monitoring the patient with EKG equipment and reporting the patient's condition to the doctor. Cardiovascular technicians may complete a 2 or 4-year degree program and will receive on-the-job training to learn the protocol and procedures of their clinic or hospital. When a patient is undergoing heart surgery, the cardiovascular ...
By Timothy Sexton
The decision to become a doctor gets more complicated with each successive specialization. A hundred years ago, most of the doctor careers that are a necessity today did not even exist. As technology evolves and grows, it can be expected that a hundred years from now there will be new career paths for physicians that are just a dream today. Until those dream jobs along, these different ...
By Brandy Burgess
Licensed practical nurses, or LPNs, help to take care of sick, elderly, disabled and terminally ill patients. LPNs typically work under the instructions of doctors and registered nurses. LPNs perform their duties not only in hospitals, but in private homes and health clinics as well. In health clinics, LPNs administer IVs and drips as prescribed by physicians. They also perform clerical duties...