Oncologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Oncology specialist collects medical histories and performs medical evaluations in addition to basic administrative duties. They also perform a wide variety of diagnostic procedures to ascertain the condition of tissues and detect cancer.

Salary: $217,856

Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D) degree, fulfill state licensure requirements; complete residency training programs and subspecialty training programs.

Reflection: I would not want to have this job because knowing me I would get attached to the patients and I would not want to give them any bad news. 

Health Science Librarian

Duties and Responsibilities: Locate medical literature by conducting research through databases and reference sources. Their skills are required by private businesses, public agencies and medical researchers.

Salary: $47,611

Education:  Master’s degree in library science with a concentration in the health science, medical library or similar discipline.

Reflection: I would not want to be a Health Science Librarian because this is not something that I am interested in. 

   Crime Scene Investigator

Duties and Responsibilities: Crime scene investigators secure, examine, and analyze crime scenes. Investigators usually work together with law enforcements but can also work over them. They are required to be on call and available to work flexible hours.

Salary: $55,660

Education: Bachelor’s degree in forensic science, forensic anthropology or forensic biology. Completion of a 4-year degree in biology or chemistry is also acceptable.

Reflection: I would be interested in this career because it looks like something I would enjoy doing yet it requires to be on call so that would be a problem. 

Healthcare Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate the activities of medical organizations ranging from doctors’ offices to hospital departments to health care corporations. They create and communicate them to the employees to help them achieve the goals.

Salary: $64,821 per year

Education: Master’s degree in public health or business, hospital or nursing administration.  A bachelor’s degree can be sufficient to enter at one of the low positions in this career. Certification and licensing is required as well

Reflection: I myself would not consider this career for the fact that I am not interested in the medical field. I would not be able to run or plan a hospital or work under that much pressure