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Podiatrist   Duties and Responsibilities: Podiatrists, also known as chiropodists, diagnose and treat ailments, injuries and diseases of the foot, ankle and lower leg. They are doctors with medical degrees who perform several major duties.   Salary: The median salary for a Podiatrist is $124,830.   Education: In addition to earning bachelor's degrees, podiatrist are required to attend 4- year, podiatry schools followed by residency programs.   Demand for this particular career: Podiatrists confront fewer emergency situations than many other doctors, but they still must be willing to work on an on-call basis at times. Good communications and people skills will ensure that aspiring podiatrists will work well with patients, other specialists and medical office staff.   Reflection: I would not want to be a podiatrist because they have to deal with everyone's feet and I find that nasty.      

Plastic Surgeon   Duties and Responsibilities: the responsibilities of a plastic surgeon include, meet with a patient to learn complaints, symptoms, needs and desires, and medical history. Then they diagnose the problem, suggest a medical procedure to correct it, and explain the benefits and risks.   Salary: The median annual surgeon makes $374,485.   Education: Most prospective plastic surgeons complete undergraduate degrees prior to attending medical school. Although bachelor's degrees in any major are acceptable, premedical students must complete certain prerequisite courses, including chemistry, biology, and physics.   Demand for this particular career: Physicians typically need a bachelor's degree, a degree from a medical school, which takes 4 years to complete, and depending on their specialty, 3 to 7 years in internship and residency programs.   Reflection: I would not want to be a plastic surgeon because it takes up to 14 years.   

''Character is higher than intellect'' by Ralph Waldo Emerson   If your a really smart person and have straight A's but you have a very poor character then most likely you wont get chosen to be in certain activities. It is important to have character and intellect. If you don't have a good character then no one will want to work with you or deal with you at all. If your in a sport and your trying to be the best player on your team then you need to show that you are a great player AND that you have a good character. A coach is not going to want a player on their team that is rude or doesn't know how to act properly.     

Physical Therapist Assistant   Duties and Responsibilities: The job duties of a physical therapy assistant are, measure the patients motor function. Record strength and muscle performance. Assist physical therapists in developing treatment plans. Observe patients and write progress reports.   Salary: The median salary is $45,290 USD   Education: Most physical therapists aides are trained on the job, but most physical therapist assistants earn an associate degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Some states require licensing and training. Employers typically require physical therapist aides to have a high school diploma.   Demand for this particular career: Physical therapist assistants, sometimes called PTA's and physical therapist aides work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists. They help patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses regain movement and manage pain.   Reflection: I would not want to

''I trust that my hard work will pay off" by Tyler Haws   If you practice and work hard for something then you will surely achieve it. If your a lazy person then that will show in everything you do. For example, if you have an F in your math class because you never turn in your homework and you don't study and your not doing anything to try and change that bad grade then it will stay the same. But if you stay late at night studying for hours and you    make time to go to a tutoring class then your hard work will pay off. This goes for everything you do in life. Its all a matter of trying and putting effort into what your trying to achieve. You need to just worry about the effort and time that you make for the things your trying to do and your hard work will pay off. If Tyler Haws didn't put all those hours into practicing with his dad or going to the gym and working out then he wouldn't have gotten as far as he did. A lot of people just thought he was a go

Physical Therapist     Duties and Responsibilities: Regular duties of a physical therapist include, consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. They also teach patients how to properly use exercise techniques.   Salary: The median salary for a physical therapist is $85,400 USD   Education: All programs offer a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. The program typically lasts 3 years. Most programs require a bachelors degree for admission as well as specific educational prerequisites, such as classes in anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, and physics.   Demand for this particular career: Being a physical therapist is very rewarding. You get to work with patients one-on-one, see them progress through treatment, and know that you are really making a difference in their lives.   Reflection: Yes I would want to be a physical therapist because it would be great to see how my patients are getting better.   

''True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what's right.'' Brigham Young            When you show that you always choose the right and that your a mature person then you can earn your freedom. You can be trusted to do what's right and be independent because you don't need anyone telling you what to do anymore since you know the difference between right and wrong. If your working in earning your freedom then you need to show that you deserve it. Being mature and a ctr person all the time will show that you deserve it. But if your constantly lying or being dishonest then no one is going to trust you and they will notice that your not someone that deserves to have freedom and independence.

Pharmacist   Duties and Responsibilities: Pharmacists prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders and detecting therapeutic incompatibilities. They also control medications by monitoring drug therapies and advising interventions.   Salary:  The median annual Pharmacist Salary is $126,880 as of March 01, 2018.   Education: A doctor of Pharmacy degree is required in order to become a pharmacist in the United States. Before you enter the Pharm.D. degree program, you'll need to complete prerequisite coursework in biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, humanities, and social studies.   Demand for this particular career: Most pharmacists work full time, although about 1 in 5 worked part time in 2016. Because many pharmacies are open at all hours, some pharmacists work nights and weekends.   Reflection: When I was younger I actually wanted to be a Pharmacist because it interested me.   

''They're only truly great who are truly good'' George Chapman   This statement means that you always need to be honest and do good no matter where your at. It doesn't matter if your at school, home, work, or in public. The way you act defines you as a person. You shouldn't act good only when you feel like it because then people are going to think you only act right when you feel like

Periodontist   Duties and Responsibilities: As a Periodontist, you'll treat patients with who have gum disease and other issues of the gums and bones surrounding the jaw. Your work may be surgical or non surgical and might include tasks like placing implants, developing treatment plans, and providing preventative care.   Salary: The median salary is $168,697   Education: Becoming a periodontist starts along the same path as becoming a dentist. You need to complete dental school, followed by a residency in periodontics. Admission to dental school usually entails passage of the Dental Admissions Test and at least two years of prior college study, but it's common for students to earn a bachelor's degree before gaining admission.   Demand for this particular career: All states require dentists to be licensed. To earn a dental license, you must pass written and practical exams. While the practical exam is typically state administered, the written component may

''Many think that the short term gain will be worth the long term pain, but it isn't. In addition, using steroids is cheating, and there is nothing worse in sports than a cheater . Don't do it.'' George Mitchell.     This statement is true because cheating is bad in many ways, you should always be honest and truthful with yourself or else you will regret it later on in the future. If you make a wrong choice because of pressure and you do something to just win then you will feel great about it for the moment but later on in the future you will really regret it. For example if your in a sport and you take drugs to win a game then your not being honest with yourself because you didn't win because of your good skills you won because of the drugs you were putting in your system. 

Physical Therapist   Duties and Responsibilities: Physical Therapists treat patients by teaching them different exercises intended to strengthen or stretch muscles as well as alleviate pain. Prior to this, you’ll consult with the patient on their symptoms and develop a rehabilitation plan. Throughout the process, a large part of your job will include being supportive and understanding. Providing encouraging words is just as important as the physical aspect of the job.   Salary: The median salary is $85,400 USD in 2016   Education: To become a physical therapist, a person must obtain a professional degree, usually a doctorate in physically therapy. College programs in physical therapy are typically a combination of coursework and clinical rotations. Additionally, states require individuals to be licensed to legally work as physical therapists.   Demand for this particular career: Physical therapists typically work in private offices and clinics, hospitals, patients’ ho