Psychiatrist 

Duties and responsibilities: 

  Psychiatrist are physicians who evaluate patient data and test or examination findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorder. Prescribe, direct, and administer psycho-therapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.  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 in hospitals, clinics, or universities. Their duties include: 

•  designing treatment programs 
• conducting psychotherapy sessions 
• prescribing potent mental illness drugs
• supervising  electro therapy treatments
• conducting research 
• lading a team of mental health car 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, psychiatrists must complete an intensive three year residency in psychiatry. 

Reflection: I do not think I'd like to be one just because it isn't something I am moved by. It might be good money but I am more of a hands on  when it becomes to medical careers whether it be a surgeon or a veterinarian.  I wouldn't like to just sit around and work.