Western Medicine Doctor

 

Duties and Responsibilities: Western Medicine doctors diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses. They have minor dermatological surgery, electromyography, pulmonary function testing, electrocardiography, joint injection therapy, medical nutritional therapy, and acupuncture. People who excel in this career take an allopathic approach to medicine. They rely heavily on industrially produced medicine. They use conventional medical treatment like surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and physical therapy. The practitioners of Western medicine are doctors, nurses, physical, occupational, and respiratory therapists. Their effectiveness is scientifically proven.

Salary: $181,162

Education: While in high school you should take the most challenging mathematics and science courses. In college you must get a bachelors or masters in science relating to medicine and also go to medical school. Special training and internships are available.