Osteopathic Physician, D.O.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Osteopathic physicians use accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. Although they practice in all branches of medicine and surgery like allopathic physicians (M.D.s), they differ by emphasizing the importance of the musculoskeletal system, holistic medicine, proper nutrition, and environmental factors in maintaining good health.

 They work primarily in osteopathic hospitals or private practice, however many allopathic hospitals now accept osteopathic physicians as staff members. The majority of osteopaths are general practitioners, family practitioners, or emergency medicine specialists.

Salary: $110,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses (including AP or IB courses) available in science, math, and English.

After three or four years of college, prospective physicians must attend medical school. Undergraduate requirements for admission to all medical schools include one year of basic chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, and one year of physics. Some medical schools also require course work in calculus, English, the humanities, or social science.

Medical school usually includes two years of additional study in both basic and clinical sciences and is followed by a year-long hospital internship. Physicians who want to specialize must then undertake a three-year residency in their specialty.

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Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be a osteopathic physician because it’s not a field I’m interested in.

Student Success Statement

“The answers to these questions will determine your success or failure:

1. Can people trust me to do what’s right? Yes

2. Am I committed to doing my very best? Yes

3. Do I treat people the way I want to be treated? Sometimes

If the answers to these questions are YES, there is no way you can fail.

-Lou Holtz 

Reflection:I can personally admit and say yes to all these questions because people can trust me and it’s not so much about the people but I trust myself and I know that I’m responsible to what I get myself in to. I always try my best in anything I do and that’s the only way I know if I’m good at something or not, by simply trying. I personally treat other how they treat me because it’s not so much about how I treat others because I treat everyone the same, I won’t act different if I don’t like them ill just be me. But if they decide to treat me wrong well it’ll go back to them exactly how it went to me. I know I’m not perfect but I try my best to always say yes to these questions. If I’m close to success or fail I’ll just keep trying until I earn my success.

                                                Optometrist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Optometrists treat patients with vision problems. They treat vision problems by diagnosing the problem and then prescribing corrective eyeglasses, contact lenses, or vision therapy. Some optometrists specialize in industrial vision safety, treatment of vision related learning disabilities, and environmental vision care.

Optometrists are not physicians and may not write medical prescriptions, treat diseases, or perform surgery. Most optometrists are self-employed, however many work in hospitals, government agencies, optical manufacturers, or universities.

Salary: $78,000

Educational Requirements:

Students interested in becoming an optometrist should take the most challenging high school courses (AP or IB) available in math, science, and English. Before entering an optometry school at least two years of college in a pre-professional program is required. Optometry schools are four years in length. After being awarded the degree of Doctor of Optometry, optometrists must pass state exams before starting to practice.

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Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be an optometrist because it doesn't catch my attention.

Student Success Statement

“Never look to the ground for your next step. Greatness belongs to those who look to the horizon.” –Bud Greenspan

Reflection: one’s greatness comes to those that keep their head up at all moments, no matter the situation. For someone to look down, means that their ready to give up or their tired of the journey. The problem that many have is their so close to getting to the finish line but they start to murmur, give up, and let their tiredness of waiting stop them. When they stop losing patience they start getting tired and think that there are so many more steps when its only one left. In reality we let our minds take control over us instead of our desire of finishing. We must never give up on the journey of our life and no matter what happens, keep going, you will finish greater than when you started. 

 

Orthotist

                                     

Duties and Responsibilities:

Orthotists work with patients that need extra support for their muscles, spine, or limbs. They also design, make, and fit apparatuses made of plastic, wood, leather, and metal that help stabilize, strengthen or replace body parts. They also make and fit devices that help to align limbs that have grown in a cooked manner.

Orthotists work closely with physicians. Physicians might give a patient a prescription for an orthotic device or call in and consult an orthotist to plan and design a needed device. Orthotists often use computers to design their apparatuses. They may work in clinics or may own their own private business.

Salary: $25,000-$40,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take challenging science, math, and English courses in high school. Some colleges and universities offer bachelor degrees in orthotic programs. These programs include courses in anatomy, physics, mathematics, mechanical drawing, and the use of materials used in the making of devices. After a year of experience a person may apply for a certification.

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Reflection:

I don’t think I would like to be a orthotist because it’s not a field I’m interested in.

Reflection on JFK on physical fitness video:

What I learned about JFK was that physical fitness is important for everyone no matter your age or gender. We all need physical activity to be strong and healthy. He gave us advice when he said that physical fitness is the key to help us live longer. He wants everyone to interact in doing exercise because he cares about his people. I promise to eat healthy, exercise (because I really don’t, at all), stay away from drugs and alcohol and stay positive. I will do this for my own good so I can stay strong and live longer.  

“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. The relationship between the soundness of the body and the activities of the mind is subtle and complex. Much is not yet understood. But we do know what Greeks knew; that intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.” –President John F. Kennedy

                                    

       

Reflection:

Physical fitness is the most important activity for a person to live healthy and strong. Without physical fitness the body won’t know how to move and the body will only function unless we are strong and healthy. This can be seen in reaching a goal, how do you reach goal? You first must plan what you want to become, how you’re going to achieve it and how hard are you going to work. You first must practice the profession you want to achieve before taking on the real world. We must feed ourselves in the way of surrounding ourselves with those who are positive and will encourage you with your goal. Stay strong even though it might seem hard because the harder it is the stronger and wiser you will become out of it.