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Dreaming of a career in Healthcare, and not sure what role is best for you? If you'd like to learn more about training, pay, or the typical workday, then you're in the right place. Whether you're hoping to be a nurse, doctor, or a medical office clerk, these career profiles will help you confirm which particular healthcare profession best suits your skills and goals.
Allied Health Professions - Career Profile - What to Expect in Allied Health
Allied healthcare career profile Learn what to expect from a career in allied medical care Medical technologists medical technicians and medical assistants are all considered allied healthcare professionals
Cardiology Jobs - Career Overview of Top Cardiology Jobs
If you are interested in the field of cardiology, and finding cardiology jobs or careers in cardiovascular health, below are some of the top cardiology careers including a wide variety of education levels, skill levels, and income levels.
Dentist - Career Profile
Overview of a Dentist's Career, from About's Guide to Career Planning.
Hospitalist Career Profile
The role of hospitalist, and demand for their services has grown explosively over the past few years. Learn more about this exciting medical field, how to become a hospitalist, and what to expect in your future career as a hospitalist.
Internal Medicine Physician Career Profile
Internal medicine is one of the many types of medicine one could choose to practice if planning to become a physician. This profile provides an overview of the workload, education requirements, and day in the life of an internist.
Interview with a Pediatrician - Becoming a Pediatrician
Vincent Iannelli, M.D., our Guide to Pediatrics and a pediatrician himself, offers this interview about becoming a pediatrician including common questions education, salaries and more.
Jobs in Hospice Care - FAQ
What type of roles are available in Hospice care, also known as Palliative care?
Medical Assisting - Career Profile
Medical assisting is a versatile career option which doesn't require extensive education.
Medical Interpreter Career Profile - Overview of Medical Interpreters' Careers
Are you bilingual, or planning to study and learn a second language? If so, you may be an ideal candidate to be a medical interpreter.
Medical Transcriptionists Jobs - Overview of Careers in Medical Transcription
Medical transcriptionists type up physicians' notes after patient visits. Careers in medical transcription offer flexible options including telecommuting from home, and unique scheduling possibilities. Learn more about job options as a medical transcriptionist including salary information, work environment, and job outlook for medical transcriptionists.
Nursing Career Profile - Overview of Nursing Careers
The nursing workforce makes up the largest group of healthcare workers within the medical field overall. Find out more about this exciting field, including different types of nursing roles, how to become a nurse, and possible career paths for nurses.
Patient Advocate - Career Profile
Patient Advocacy is a rapidly growing field. About.com's Guide to Patient Empowerment, Trisha Torrey, provides a comprehensive overview of how to work in the exciting field of healthcare as a Patient Advocate.
Physical Therapy - Career Profiles
Our Guide to Career Planning, Dawn Rosenburg McKay, profiles careers in Physical Therapy.
Pharmacist Jobs - Career Overview and Prospects for Pharmacist Jobs
How do you become a pharmacist? What education and training is involved to obtain a pharmacist job? Learn about pharmacist salaries, job responsibilities, as well as pros and cons of pharmacy careers.
What Career Paths are Available to Pharmacists & How Do I Choose the Right One?
What are the career options available for pharmacists? Pharmacists may choose from a variety of job options in many different work settings. Compare and contrast pharmacist career tracks here.
Physician Career Profile
Physician career profile details compensation, average work day, education and training requirements, and skills needed. A brief overview of the physician's career in healthcare is also provided.

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