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jessica asked in HealthMental Health · 1 decade ago

i want to become a doctor but the thing is, i dont know what kinds so could you give me a list to help me ?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Physician or Surgeon (MD, DO, MBBS, MBChB, MDCM, etc.)

    Dentist (DDS, DMD, BDent, BDS, BDSc, etc.)

    Optometrist (OD, BOptom)

    Podiatrist (DPM, DP, BPod, PodB, or PodD)

    Psychologist (Ph.D., Psy.D.)

    Chiropractor (DC, DCM, BChiro, or MChiro)

    Naturopath (ND)

    Naprapath (DN)

    Veterinarian (DVM, BVS, BVSc, VMD, etc.)

    Pharmacist (PharmD, PharmB, MPharm)

    Nurse (DNP or Doctor of Nursing Practice)

    Nurse (DNS or Doctor of Nursing Science)

    Nurse (Ph.D. in Nursing)

    Minister (DMin)

  • 1 decade ago

    Here are just a few and their descriptions:

    Anesthesiologists - An anesthesiologist is the one who 'puts you out' for surgery and who monitors the patient's vitals.

    Dermatologists - If you have a skin problem, go see a dermatologist. As a dermatologist you'll diagnose and treat things like psoriasis, eczema, skin cancer, scabies, and acne.

    Emergency Medicine Doctors - If you have ever watched the television show ER, then you have a rough idea as to what emergency medicine doctors do. They work in a hospital's emergency room, responding to myriad medical conditions.

    Family Practice Doctors or General Practitioners - As a family doctor you'll have regular patients, whole families, who see you for referrals to specialists, for sprained ankles, skin problems, you name it.

    Neurologists - If the brain and central nervous system are fascinating to you, then become a neurologist. In this field you may be treating spinal cord injuries or deep brain injuries.

    Obstetricians/Gynecologists - As an OB/GYN you could work in a hospital, private practice, or both. Your patients will be women. Every day you will be consulting on pregnancies and childbirth related issues as well as other women's healthcare issues.

    Oncologists - Treating cancer is what an oncologist does. Oncologists may end up specializing in the treatment of specific cancers.

    Pediatricians - Do you like working with and being around kids? If so, then become a pediatrician. It's a very rewarding job, and you'll often have a steady, devoted clientele.

    Plastic Surgeons - Are you the next Dr. 90210? As a plastic or cosmetic surgeon your job will be extremely varied, from doing breast augmentations and facelifts to helping burn victims.

    Psychiatry - Unlike psychologists, a psychiatrist is a medical doctor who has graduated from medical school and can prescribe medications. You will be working with people who suffer from a variety of mental illnesses, and could be located in a hospital's psychiatric ward or in private practice, or both.

    Urologists - Ah, the dreaded bladder infection! Time to go see your family doctor, who might refer you to a urologist, a type of doctor specializing in ailments related to the urinary tract.

  • 1 decade ago

    Why don't you take one step at a time? When you start your studies towards medicine you'll be exposed to the various different specialties.

    You might also want to think about WHY you want to become a doctor.

    Doctors have been through many years of training. RESEARCH methods are usually included in this training. In order to make a diagnosis you'll have to learn to research and think for yourself.

    If you really want to be a doctor you'll have to start taking some initiative. Start doing the research on your own.

    But ...I've decided to help you with your request. .

  • 1 decade ago

    I'm going to start by asking what you like to do. Most physicians become successful because they pursue a passion. Your specialty isn't something you just pick. It's something you believe in.

    Just take a second and say "who am I inspired to help?" "What interests me?"

    Many people who have family members who they lost to cancer become Oncologists to help others with cancer.

    Many people who enjoy children choose to go into pediatrics.

    But to answer your question, you may find help here:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Board_of_Med...

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  • 1 decade ago

    You should look in the Occupational Outlook Handbook for a list of different kinds of doctors and descriptions of what they do.

    http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

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