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Occupation #1

Physician/Doctor, Neurologist

2012 Median Pay

$187,200

Entry-Level Education

Doctoral or professional degree

On-the-Job Training

Internship/residency

Number of Jobs, 2012

691,400

Job Outlook, 2012-22

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020

18% (Faster than average)

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123,300
Treat illnesses or injuries. Examine patients; take medical
histories; prescribe medication. Often counsel patients on
diets hygiene and preventive healthcare. Surgeon work on
people with broken bones diseases such as cancerous
tumors.
Education-At least a bachelors degree and many
have advanced degrees. No specific major is
required all students must complete undergrad
work in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics,
and English. Humanities and social sciences.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations- Most

students submit transcripts from the (MCAT) and
letters of recommendation. Schools also consider
an applicants personality, leadership qualities and
participation in extracurricular activities.

Important Qualities (only what is bold)

Communication skills, Compassion, Detail
oriented, Dexterity, Leadership skills, Organization
skills, Patience, Physical stamina & Problemsolving skills.

For this job in particular the pay is, 4367,885.

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Occupation #2

Epidemiologists

2012 Median Pay

$65,270

Entry-Level Education

Masters Degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

5,100

Job Outlook, 2012-22

10% (As fast as average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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500

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Employment, 2012: 691,400

Projected Employment, 2022: 814,700
Change in Percent: 18%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 123,300

They investigate the health patterns and causes of disease

and injury in humans. They seek to reduce the risk and
occurrence of negative health through community
education and health policy
Education
An Epidemiologist needs at least a masters degree from
an accredited postsecondary institution. A masters degree
in public health, with an emphasis in epidemiology is most
common, but epidemiologists can earn degrees in a wide
range of related fields and specializations. Epidemiologists
who direct research projectsincluding those who work as
postsecondary teachers in colleges and universities- have a
Ph.D. in their chosen field.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Coursework in epidemiology includes public health
biological and physical sciences and, math and statistics
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Communication skills Critical-thinking skills, Detail
oriented, Math and, statistical skills and Teaching Skills

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The Median wage for epidemiologist was $65,270 in

May 2012. The median wage is the wage at which
half the workers in a occupation earned more than
that amount of half earned less.

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Occupation #3

Audiologists

2012 Median Pay

$69,720 per year or 33.52 per hour

Entry-Level Education

Doctoral or professional degree

On-the-Job Training

none

Number of Jobs, 2012

13,000

Job Outlook, 2012-22

34% (Much faster than average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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4,300

Employment, 2012: 5,100

Projected Employment, 2022: 10% growth
Change in Percent: 10
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 500

Examine patients who have hearing, balance, or related

ear problems
Assess the results of the examination and diagnose
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problems
Determine and administer treatment
Administerreliefproceduresforvariousformsofvertigo
Fitanddispensehearingaids
Counselpatientsandtheirfamiliesonwaystolistenandcommunicate,
suchasbylipreadingorthroughAmericanSignLanguage
Seepatientsregularlytocheckonhearingandbalanceandtocontinueor
changethetreatmentplan
Keeprecordsontheprogressofpatients
Conductresearchrelatedtothecausesandtreatmentofhearingand
balancedisorders
Education
Au.D. Is a graduate program typically lasting 4 years. A
bachelors degree in any field is needed to enter one of
these programs. Also mush Graduate coursework from
anatomy, physiology, physics, genetics, normal and
abnormal communication development, diagnosis and
treatment, pharmacology, and ethics
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Audiologistsmustbelicensedinallstates;requirementsvarybystate.For
specificrequirements,contactyourstateslicensingboardforaudiologists.
AudiologistscanearntheCertificateofClinicalCompetenceinAudiology
(CCCA),offeredbytheAmericanSpeechLanguageHearingassociation
Important Qualities (only what is bold)
Communication skills, Compassion, Critical-thinking skills,
Patience and Problem Solving skills.

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Themedianannualwageforaudiologistswas$69,720inMay2012.The
medianwageisthewageatwhichhalftheworkersinanoccupation
earnedmorethanthatamountandhalfearnedless.Thelowest10percent
earnedlessthan$43,820,andthetop10percentearnedmorethan
$101,130.Mostaudiologistsworkfulltime.Somemayworkweekends
andeveningstomeetpatientsneeds.Thosewhoworkonacontractbasis
mayspendalotoftimetravelingbetweenfacilities.

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Employment, 2012: 13,000

Projected Employment, 2022: 17,300
Change in Percent: 34%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 4,300

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