Psychiatrist

Duties and Responsibilities

Psychiatrists are physicians who specialize in the problems of mental illness.  As physicians, they are licensed to use a very wide variety of treatment and may write prescriptions.  Psychiatrists may work for the government, have their own private practice, or work in hospitals, clinics, or universities.

Salary:

$90,000 - $200,000

Education:

In addition to completing the requirements for a degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine, psychiatrists must complete an intensive three year residency in psychiatry.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one?

Why? Why not?

 I think that i would like to be one because it looks like a good job.