Career Spotlight

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 […]

Becoming a Forensic Pathologist

Forensic Pathologists use their specialized knowledge of anatomy to conduct autopsy and determine the exact cause of death. They also establish the links between injuries and deaths and play a vital role in police investigation. They usually examine body tissues and fluids in a morgue or laboratory, which is no easy task. Educational Requirements: There […]

Becoming a Dentist

A Dentist is entrusted with multiple tasks to treat your teeth and keep the mouth safe. He diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the mouth, teeth and gum apart from performing extractions, root canals and teeth replacements. The Dentists make sure to prevent the malformations of the teeth and jaws. Educational Requirements: It takes around 8 […]