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Becoming an Osteopathic Physician

An Osteopathic Physician or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) works closely with the patients to treat them with traditional medical techniques. They diagnose the problems with one part of the body, which threatens to affect other parts too. The Osteopathic Physicians use hands-on techniques that help reduce pain, restore motion, and help the body function […]

Becoming a Geriatric Psychiatrist

While we have a lot of healthcare facilities for regular patients at hospitals, clinics and elsewhere, we tend to forget that the elderly people always need special care and attention. A Geriatric Psychiatrist works with senior people at retirement homes or shelters. He also deals with the people who suffer from mental problems at a […]

Becoming an Exercise Physiologist

An Exercise Physiologist has multiple tasks to perform whether it’s studying the body’s response to exercise or providing treatment to patients based on this analysis. The treatments offered by the Exercise Physiologists mostly include improvement of health and fitness, rehabilitation of heart and other chronic ailments and counseling of athletes and sportspersons. They also study […]

Becoming a Dental Assistant

Not to be confused with a Dentist, the roles of Dental Assistants vary from patient care to laboratory duties. They schedule the appointments with patients, receive them, maintain the records, send invoices, receive payments and take care of dental supplies and materials. The Dental Assistants also prepare the dental procedures and give advice and tips […]

Becoming a Speech Language Pathologist

A Speech Language Pathologist, also known as Speech Therapist, helps people who find it difficult communicating with others. They diagnose and treat all types of speech disorders and provide effective treatment to overcome the problems. The Speech Therapists use vocal exercises and cognitive therapies to improve the communication skills among the patients. Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s […]

Becoming a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographers are trained to use sophisticated medical equipments and ultrasound technology to determine the sex of the unborn inside the mother’s womb. They also use sonograms to help diagnose other medical conditions by creating images of organs and tissues inside the body. While hospitals seek such professionals in large numbers, they also […]

Becoming a Geriatric Pharmacist

Unlike a Pharmacist, who acts as per the directions of a Doctor while dispensing and preparing medication, the Geriatric Pharmacists play a key role in providing and overseeing the medications for elderly patients on their own. They also act as the primary medical consultants to the elder patients. Educational Requirements: Whatever education and training needed […]

Becoming a Disaster Medical Specialist

Disaster Medical Specialists are trained doctors, who treat people affected by emergencies, casualties and natural disasters. They plan pre-disaster preparations, oversee treatment at the disaster scenes and then ensure transportation of victims to hospitals or any other medical facilities for further treatment. Educational Requirements: A Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Medicine, can be considered as […]