Duties and responsibilities: Psychiatrists are [physicians who specialize in the problems of mental illness. As physicians, they are licensed to use a wide variety of treatments and may write prescriptions. Psychiatrists may work for the government, have their own private practice, or work for hospitals, clinic, or universities. Their duties include:
- Designing treatment programs
- Conducting psychotherapy sessions
- Prescribing potent mental illness drugs
- Supervising electrotherapy treatments
- Conducting research
- Leading a team of mental health care providers
Average Salary: $90,000 - $200,000
Educational Requirements: Bachelors, Masters, Ph. D. Degrees
In addition to completing the requirements for a degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine, psychiatrist must complete ab intensive three year residence in psychiatry
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Reflection: I personally would like to be a psychiatrist because i would like to help others with their problems and help them find a solution. It look's like a very interesting career to be in. The only not so good part is how many years you have to study in order to become this.
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