HPIAM
Huntington Park Institute
of Applied Medicine
Daily Enrichment for 2013-14
“Health-Related Careers and
Descriptions”
Allopathic Physician
(M.D.)
Part 1
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Allopathic Physicians, M.D.s, are medical doctors who treat
disease and injury using counteractive methods. For example, they will
prescribe antibiotics to kill bacteria that have caused an infection. Allopathic
physicians often work in public or private hospitals or clinics and many have
private practices. Their work hours can be long and irregular. Although many
allopathic physicians become internists, generalists, or family practitioners,
most specialize in other medical fields.
Specialties include:
·
Anesthesiologists-
administers anesthesia
·
Cardiologist-
treats heart disease
·
Dermatologist-
treats skin condition
·
Gastroenterologist-
treats digestive problems
·
Gerontologists-
provides care for the elderly
·
Gynecologist-
treats female reproductive system problems
·
Neurologist-
treats brain and nervous system problems
·
Obstetrician-
provides pregnancy care and delivers babies
·
Oncologist-
treats cancers
·
Orthopedist-
treats skeletal problems
·
Pathologist-
interprets disease in tissues
·
Pediatrician-
provides care for children
·
Pulmonologists-
treats respiratory problems
·
Surgeon-
performs operations
·
Urologists-
treats urinary problems
Average
Salary: $100,000- $275,000
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!
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