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Physician: Specialist from: http://www.communityhealthcareers.com/careers_physician_specialist.htmPeople with injuries and disorders that cannot be treated by family physicians are referred to specialized physicians. These physicians are doctors who have taken their medical training one step further by focusing on one of 50 different specialization areas recognized in Canada. They might identify or treat diseases, study diseases in laboratories, or perform or supervise operations. Whatever their area of expertise, specialist physicians use their advanced knowledge of medicine to help people become well. The Cool Things They Do:
Specialist physicians work in a variety of areas and settings, such as medical offices, laboratories or operating rooms. Many specialists, such as cardiologists, surgeons, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and anaesthesiologists work in hospitals. Other specialists work in private or group clinics and serve in hospitals on an on-call basis. Their schedules are irregular and demand many extra hours. Because each day involves treating many different people with their own unique problems, specialist physicians must have a great deal of mental concentration, emotional strength, and physical strength. Many risk constant exposure to disease and sickness.
Most Specialist Physicians Work In:
Bachelor’s Degree and Doctor of Medicine certificate followed by 2-5 years of training in a given specialty and a 2-3 year residency program Length of Study/Training : 8-16 years post-secondary depending on specialization Certification (s): National: licensing by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Ontario : licensing by College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Helpful High School Courses:
Canada’s aging population requires an ever-increasing supply of medical services and the number of recent graduates will not likely meet the demand created. Rural and low-income areas and group practices/clinics provide the greatest opportunities for employment. Earnings:
Average annual salary: $100,000 to $200,000 depending on place and region of practice. More Information:
Canadian Medical Association College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Association of Canadian Medical Colleges Canadian Federation of Medical Students Canadian Medical Association Journal Canadian Association of Interns and Residents Job Futures: Specialist Physicians |
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