1. General Doctor By: Rafael Ahumada

2. Content Slides 3-7: Main presentation info Slide 8: Questions Slide 9: Summary Slide 10: References

3. Getting to know a doctor Doctors diagnose patients with an injury and/or an illness Often counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and other life-style changes

4. Education A minimum of four years are required for a bachelor´s degree Studying for a specialty during residency program can be a long time At least 3-8 years of studying, depending on specialty

5. College Programs for Doctors Some of the most prestigious colleges that offer this program are: Harvard University, Boston Stanford University, Stanford John Hopkins University, Baltimore There are at least 5-10 colleges that promote medicine in California

6. Salary Depends on specialty Salaries range from: $234,950 to $177,330 Family & general doctors the salary per year is $177,330 Anesthesiologists are the ones that get paid the most, due to their risks

7. Job outlook for the future Doctors will be on the rise for jobs Job opportunities soar on a 24% rise from 2010-2020 Much faster than the 14% for all other professionals in other industries

8. Questions What did you learn about a family doctor? (General doctor also) Is it cheap to study? How much study time does it require? (In years approx.)

9. Summary Doctors are the base for a healthy society Treat patients with serious illnesses Perform high-risk surgeries to save patients Transplant organs for people who need them

10. References http://grad- schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best- graduate-schools/top-medical-schools/research- rankings US News: Grad School http://grad- schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best- graduate-schools/top-medical-schools/research- rankings http://work.chron.com/doctor-career-information- 7879.html http://work.chron.com/doctor-career-information- 7879.html