Doctor

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Overview: A doctor is someone who not only make speople feel better but they can save lives whether or not they work in a hospital. Doctors are almost always on call. A doctor can work in many different places, some being hospitals, private offices, or practices.
Schooling: An average physician needs a college degree with 3- 7 years of medical school. Certain physicians need residency at a hospital. Depending on the type of physician, you may need any where from 4- 8 years of  residency.
Salary:A doctor's salary can range from all different amounts. If you are a physician the average amount you can make is $120,000. When you first start out as a physician you usually make $115,000. Because of the different needs of doctors, there are specially trained doctors in one part of the human body. These different doctors make more money than an average doctor. To learn more about these specialties and how much they make go to http://www.allied-physicians.com/salary_surveys/physician-salaries.htm. There is a shortage of doctors around the world so salaries are steadly growing.
Job Opportunities: There is a shortage of physicians around the world so hospitals and offices are willing to pay a nice salary for a physician. Private offices are also a good solution but be ready to pay loans back.

• interview your doctor - I interviewed a pediatrician
• do community service at your local hospital
• get the doctor play kits and study the materials inside
• pay attention in science and health class
• read books about physicians and medicine practice

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