1. Psychiatrist Sam Carmola

2. Description of Psychiatry Psychiatrists are medical specialists that diagnose and treat patients with mental health issues. Psychiatrists order and oversee diagnostic tests and procedures, formulate treatment plans and offer psychotherapeutic and medicinal treatment. Though often confused with psychologists, psychiatrists are different because of their ability to prescribe medication.

3. Duties and Responsibilities Interview disturbed patients Offer care to suicidal patients Conduct personal and medical interviews Evaluate medical test results Oversee the work of assistants and medical technicians Prescribe appropriate medication

4. Earnings A psychiatrists earnings depend on his or her experience, patient workload, and location of employment. Median annual earnings for psychiatrists were $212,736 in 2012. Below is a list of New York cities and their corresponding average salaries for psychiatrists. Albany $206,716 Buffalo $197,373 New York City $249,028 Rochester $200,485 Syracuse $188,046

5. Advancement and Employment Opportunities Most psychiatrists start out working for insurance companies as independent contractors. Psychiatrists practicing in a group or HMO setting can receive benefits by corporate policies, which may include paid vacations, holidays, and sick days; life and health insurance; and retirement benefits. Advancement is possible through the starting of one’s own practice.

6. Suggested HS courses Biology Chemistry English Physics Physiology Psychology Science Sociology The following High School courses are recommended for future Psychiatrists:

7. Future Outlook There were 3,640 people employed in this occupation in New York in 2006. The number employed in 2016 is expected to be 3,620, a decrease of 1 percent.

8. Required Education and Training As undergraduate students, many future psychiatrists earn a bachelor's degree in biology or psychology. These 4-year degree programs provide the basis for future studies in medical areas. Professional Medical degree

9. Colleges for Psychology Cornell University – Ithaca, New York Crichton College – Memphis, Tennessee Duke University – Durham, NC

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