Oncologist

Duties and responsibilities: Oncology doctors, or oncologists, are specialists in the treatment of cancer patients, either as clinicians or in research and academic settings. As with all doctors, the pathway to this career is a long and demanding one; after earning an undergraduate degree, aspiring oncology doctors must complete medical school and a residency and earn licensure.

Salary: A PayScale.com report from September 2014 showed that oncologists in general earned a median annual salary of $217,856 at that time.

Education: All oncology doctors must complete an undergraduate degree program, four years of medical school and a residency or fellowship program that usually lasts two to four years, depending on the oncology specialty. Specialty areas include medical oncology, pediatric oncology, radiation oncology, or gynecological oncology.

            Student Success Statement 

1. Have the courage to say no.
2. Have the courage to face the truth.
3. Do the right thing because it is right.

These are the 3 magic keys to living your life with integrity."

                          W. Clement Stone 

             Health Sciences Librarian

Duties and responsibility:  A health science librarian conducts in-depth research on different medical topics in order to find the latest information available. These librarians are in charge of arranging and distributing clinical, scientific, and biomedical information for texts, journals, and electronic databases. Health science librarians are skilled at producing detailed bibliographies related to many different health fields, as well as publications and abstracts           

Salary:  In 2012, the average health science librarian earned an annual salary of around $52,000 (indeed.com). The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that a professional working in an executive federal position could earn as much as $80,170, while those working in a legal field earned around $68,750.

Education:  To become a professional health science librarian, you must first complete a high school education with courses in science, math, and information technology and management. A bachelor’s degree in life sciences should then be followed by a master’s degree in library science (MLS), which is licensed through the American Library Association. 

                                

     Veterans Day

What is Veterans Day: Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day.'

What is the purpose of Veterans Day? This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918.

Why is it important show honor on Veterans Day? For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”

When is it? In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918.

         Healthcare Administrator

Duties and Responsibility: As part of their day-to-day tasks, medical office administrators might answer phones, schedule appointments and organize medical records. They process insurance forms, prepare reports and assist physicians with various presentations or articles.

Salary: According to May 2014 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), most medical assistants, including those who complete administrative tasks, earn anywhere from $10.36 to $20.56 per hour. A medical administrator's pay depends on her or his experience and education, as well as on the type of facility being managed.

Education: Every state has different requirements, however, so be sure to check with the state health board of the state in which you want to practice before setting out to begin your new career.

  

                 Ear, Nose and Throat

Duties and Responsibilities:  Ear, nose, and throat specialists, also known as otolaryngologists or ENT specialists, are medical doctors responsible for surgical and medical treatment of the ears, nose, and throat, as well as the related head and neck areas.

Salary: Currently, there are only 104 residency programs offering 280 spots for medical graduates.  This makes the competition pretty stiff.  Indeed, last year, 98.9% of spots filled before the scramble.  Most of which were American trained medical students.  Only 2 foreign medical graduates got an ENT residency last year.

Education: The first step in the road to becoming an ENT physician is a four-year college degree. While many students complete pre-med programs, it is not required. Regardless of your major, medical schools will want to see a strong college record in math and science, particularly in biology and chemistry.

                            Student Success Statement

Choice 

Success is not an accident. Success is actually a choice.  Are the habits you have today on par with the dreams you have of tomorrow.