Potential Career/Occupation Information

Occupation Information table

Overview:	Diagnose and provide non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults who have a wide range of problems associated with the internal organs.
Duties:	Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and problems of the lung, brain, kidney, and gastrointestinal tract. Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient. Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury. Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital.Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza and pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
Degree(s):	A.S. Health Sciences  A.S. Liberal Arts and Sciences (Mathematics and Science)
Job Outlook:	Employment in this field is projected to grow 9% to 13% from 2018 to 2028, which is faster than the average projected growth for all occupations.
Education Level:	This occupation generally requires an advanced degree (e.g. Ph.D.). The typical commitment is a minimum of 3 years of study beyond a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree.
Additional Training/Education:	Requires the successful completion of medical school and residency program.
Recommended Skills:	Weighing out the options in a situation or a problem and logically choosing the best course of action. Actively looking for ways to help people. Paying attention to what other people are saying, and taking time to understand the points being made. Using your hands to operated fine instruments and precision tools. Ability to identify a problem, review related information, develop and evaluate options, and implement a solution. The ability to understand complex written paragraphs, instructions, or reports. Using logic to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Using scientific methods to investigate and conduct experiments. Talking, giving speeches, or speaking in a group to convey information, explain ideas, or give instructions. Teaching others how to do something.
Recommended Values:	Gaining the respect of others by the nature and/or level of responsibility of your work. Doing something to contribute to the betterment of the world. Doing something for the greater good. Being involved in helping other people in a direct way either individually or in a small group. Having a level of income that will afford you with luxuries, and which will allow you to become financially independent. Being able to decide on how to get something done without significant direction from someone else.

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Understanding acquiring positions in this field may be enhanced through continuing academic study (i.e. earning a baccalaureate or a master's degree) and/or work experience in the field, Queensborough Community College has established transfer agreements with other institutions for students who wish to further pursue their educational goals. Students are highly encouraged to meet with one of our Career Services to fully understand the opportunities available through study in their degree program.