Blog #3: Majors and Jobs

In college I plan to major in physiology, human biology, and/or chemistry. I would like to explore other science classes as well but I have found so far that physiology has fascinated me the most, and hope to put the majority of my focus there. I would like to find other classes along with physiology that would better prepare me for medical school.

Surgeon

Average Salary: The salary of a surgeon varies a lot based on their specialty and skill. The average annual income of a surgeon in the United States is $351,794.

Education Requirements: Becoming a surgeon requires 4 years  undergrad, 4 years of medical school, a 5-7 year residency in a hospital, and a 1 year fellowship. The long process is why most people do not strive to become surgeons, that and the blood.  

Personality Traits: intelligent, conscientious, creative, courageous, responsible and demonstrate perseverance.

Anesthesiologist

Average  Salary: On average, anesthesiologists make $300,000. As they make progress in their careers, they can earn up to 450,000.

Education Requirements: Although the process is not nearly as long as becoming a surgeon, it is still 4 years undergrad, 4 years medical school, and 3 years of residency.

Personality Traits: Attentive, proficient multitaskers, good bedside manner, and detail oriented.

Family Physician

Average Salary: Family physicians on average make $189,000, but this number can vary based on the company they work for.

Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree (4 years), 4 years of medical school, Family medicine internship, and 5 year residency

Personality Traits: Excellent interpersonal skills, compassionate, good work ethic, enthusiasm to learn, maturity, honesty, trustworthy, and a sense of humor.