1. Medical Careers HT05.03 Text section 4:7

2. Medical careers focus on diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.

3. Places of Employment Private practice Clinics Hospitals Universities Research Facilities Government Agencies

4. What does the doctor do? It depends on the specialty but they all.. Treat, Examine and Diagnose

5. Classifications of Physicians Doctor of Osteopathy DO Area of medicine that focuses on the entire body- a more holistic approach! Doctor of Podiatry DPM Doctor of Medicine MD Doctor of Chiropractics DC

6. Doctor of Medicine Type of doctor who examines, diagnoses and treats diseases/disorders. knows the anatomy and physiology of the human body

7. Osteopathic Medicine provides all of the benefits of modern medicine including prescription drugs, surgery, and the use of technology to diagnose disease and evaluate injury. It also offers the added benefit of hands-on diagnosis and treatment through a system of therapy known as osteopathic manipulative medicine. Osteopathic medicine emphasizes helping each person achieve a high level of wellness by focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.

8. Osteopathic Philosophy DOs are trained to look at the whole person from their first days of medical school, which means they see each person as more than just a collection of organ systems and body parts that may become injured or diseased. This holistic approach to patient care means that osteopathic medical students learn how to integrate the patient into the health care process as a partner. They are trained to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds, and they get the opportunity to practice these skills in their classrooms and learning laboratories, frequently with standardized and simulated patients

9. In addition to studying all of the typical subjects you would expect student physicians to master, osteopathic medical students take approximately 200 additional hours of training in the art of osteopathic manipulative medicine. This system of hands-on techniques helps alleviate pain, restores motion, supports the body’s natural functions and influences the body’s structure to help it function more efficiently.

10. Doctor of Podiatry Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPMs) strive to improve the overall health of their patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the foot and ankle.

11. Doctor of Chiropractics Chiropractors treat patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They use spinal adjustments, manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients' health concerns, such as back and neck pain.

12. Chiropractors must get a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree and a state license. Doctor of Chiropractic programs typically take 4 years to complete and require at least 3 years of undergraduate college education for admission.

14. Anesthesiologist This doctor helps keep you comfortable and maybe even take a nap during surgery!

15. Cardiologist This doctor works with diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

16. Dermatologist This doctor deals with diseases of your skin.

17. Gastroenterologist This doctor deals with disease of the stomach and intestine.

18. Gerontologist This doctor works with the elderly or geriatric population.

19. Gynecologist GIRLS RULE

20. Neurologist Mrs. Brown said, “Yooou are getting on my last neuron!” Maybe she should see this doctor.

21. Obstetrician OH BABY

22. Oncologist This doctor deals with cancerous tumors.

23. Ophthalmologist This doctor can help you see things his way! He deals with disorders of the eyes.

24. Orthopedist Don’t break a leg!! This type of doctor deals with your bones.

25. Otolaryngologist This doctor deals with the ear,nose and throat.

26. Pathologist This doctor examines tissue samples and dead bodies too!

27. Pediatrician You’ve got to love kids, or you can forget this job!

28. Psychiatrist If your boyfriend makes you loose your mind, you may need to visit this doctor.

29. Radiologist This doctor does not study the radio- he uses x-ray to study the inside of your body!

30. Thoracic Surgeon Which region of your body would this doctor operate on?

31. Urologist This doctor treats diseases of the kidney, bladder, or urinary system.

32. DO YOU THINK YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURSUE A MEDICAL CAREER?

33. Now…Let’s Mention Two People Who Make The Doctors Life A Lot Easier.

34. Physician Assistant- PA or PAC They help the doctor by doing routine physicals, making preliminary diagnoses and treating minor injuries.

35. Medical Assistant- MA 1-2 year HOE program or an associate’s degree Assist the doctor with basic procedures, record hx’s and perform secretary duties.

36. THE END