Monday, May 10, 2010

Occupations

Career Cruising Top Ten Career Choices .....
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Gerontologist-This occupation has to do with working with understanding the elderly. They also try to understand and research the aging process. The yearly salary for this job can range from $40,000-$130,000
2. Allergist- These are people who diagnose and treat people with allergies. The median yearly salary for is $234,000, but an experienced Allergist can make $500,000 per year.
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Family Practitioner- They as the doctors closest to us everyday, they diagnose and refer patients to specialists for treatment. An average yearly salary for a Family Practitioner is $160,000, but some make over $250,000.
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Physician Assistant- They work under the supervision of doctors during surgeries and procedures. A P.A. makes about $79,000 per year.
5. Doctor-They diagnose patients with injuries and illnesses. A fully trained doctor can make upwards of $500,000 a year.
6. Neurologists- They examine patients who have been referred to them by other doctors, they try to diagnose problems with the nervous system. An average pay is $530,000 per year.
7. Nurse Practitioner- Highly-trained nurses that work with a doctor to diagnose a patient. They usually make upwards of $100,000 a year.
8. Cardiologist- They diagnose and treat patients with problems relating to the heart. A yearly salary for a cardiologist is about $3800,000.
9. Pediatrician- is a doctor that works with babies and children. Most earn between $100,000 to $250,000 a year.
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Obstetrician-Gynecologist- specialize in child birth. They help reduce the chance of death or premature births in babies. They earn between $100,000 to $350,000 a year.