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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES An osteopathic physician focuses on the whole of a person. They treat, diagnose, and prescribe diseases and symptoms. They may also perform required surgeries. They practice medicine as a whole and work with all medical specialties.  SALARY $162, 908 - $236, 544 EDUCATION The minimum required to become an Osteopathic physician is three years of college and a Bachelor's degree or any other higher degree. GPA's must be as high as possible. Courses such as math, science, or overall should be as high as possible. DEMAND FOR CAREER This career is highly necessary when it comes to the medical field. These physicians are of assistance in all medical specialties. They prove themselves highly useful in any given situation.  REFLECTION This career does interest me. It does sound like something I would enjoy pursuing a career in. I will need to look into this career more in order to get further information. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The main concept of an Orthodontist is to correct teeth alignment and guide proper facial development. They straighten teeth and correct bites. The responsibility of an Orthodontist is to locate and position their oral development. They may use x rays and plaster molds to identify a patients needs. They also apply dental appliances such as braces, retainers, and space maintainers. They must plan custom treatment plans to each individual patient. Orthodontists may guide, supervise, and instruct orthodontic technicians.  SALARY $188,000  EDUCATION The first step in becoming an Orthodontist is to attend and graduate a dental school with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM). Required courses include chemistry, biology, physics, and organic chemistry. You must take a Dental Acceptance Test (DAT). You will receive clinical training and experience. From there courses depend on with dental field you choose to ente...

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The main duty of an optometrist is to examine the eyes and other parts of vision. They may test and prescribe on ones vision. They recommend eye wear such as contacts and eyeglasses as needed. Optometrists also diagnose and treat disorders, visual problems, and injuries of the eyes.  SALARY $106,140 EDUCATION Optometry requires a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.), three years of post secondary education, coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, English, and math. Applicants must take the Optometry Admissions Test (OAT)  to apply for programs. The DOC takes four years to complete. Coursework includes anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, optics, visual science, and the diagnoses and treatment disorders of the visual system. Finally they must be licensed by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.  DEMAND FOR PROFESSION This profession is needed for the care in optical health. Without them our eyes would not get the treatments needed....