Allopathic Physician (M.D)

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Duties and Responsibilities: Allopathic physicians diagnose and treat conditions that affect every area of the body. Allopathic physicians perform physical examinations and interpret the information contained in diagnostic tests to determine the cause of a patient's symptoms. Doctors then develop treatment plans using prescription medications, surgery and other treatment methods.

Salary: $150,000 - $300,000

Education: Allopathic Physicians typically receive a four-year bachelor's degree and then attend medical school for four more years. Allopathic physicians must pass state medical licensing exams before beginning their residency and usually are required to pass a second exam at the end of their residency to gain certification in their field of specialty.

 Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why or why not?  I think I would be one because I’m heading to that direction because I want to be a doctor when I grow up and study in a career with others as to be a children’s doctor so I would like to be a one. J