HPIAM
Huntington Park
Institute of Applied Medicine
Daily enrichment for
2013-14
“Heath-Related
Careers and Descriptions”
Allopathic Physician
(M.D.)
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
cause an infection. Allopathic often work in private or private hospital or
clinics and many have private practice. Their work hours can be long and
irregular. Although many allopathic become internists, generalists, or family
practitioners, most specialize in other medical fields.
Specialties include:
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Anesthesiologist – administers anesthesia
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Cardiologist – treat heart disease
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Dermatologist – treats skin conditions
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Gastroenterologist – treats digestive
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Gerontologist –provides care for elderly
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Gynecologist –female r.s.p.
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Oncologist – treats cancer
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Orthopedist m- treats skeletal problems
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Pathologist – interprets disease in tissues
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Pediatrician – provides care for children
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Pulmonologist – treats respiratory problems
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Surgeon – performs operations
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Urologist – treats urinary problems
Average salary: $100,000-$275,000
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