I clock into work, sit at my desk, and log into my computer to see a board of patients. I list them in order of importance and see them accordingly. I help patients immediately if it's a life or death situation. I then will see others and come up with plans, sometimes calling consultants, performing procedures, or admitting or discharging from the hospital.
CAREER
Emergency Medicine Physicians
Overview
Hourly Median (2020)
$0
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+4.3% (slower than the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Emergency Medicine Physicians Do
Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department.
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Analyze records, examination information, or test results to diagnose medical conditions.
- Assess patients' pain levels or sedation requirements.
- Collect and record patient information, such as medical history or examination results, in electronic or handwritten medical records.
- Communicate likely outcomes of medical diseases or traumatic conditions to patients or their representatives.
- Conduct primary patient assessments that include information from prior medical care.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Emergency Medicine Physicians
No data currently available.
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Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Biology, General
Doctorate
Medicine
Certification / License
Emergency Medicine Residency
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Have or learn empathy for people who need help as it's a very important if not the most important quality to have. Work hard for your passion, if you have empathy for the people or group you serve, working hard for them will be easy.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
College Students
I recommend getting into shadowing, volunteering at the hospital, and EMT. Take courses such as biomedical science and anatomy early on. If possible, one should also work as a CNA, scribe, EMT, or firefighter. But sometimes doing non-medical work is good too, like work that involves working with people and planning critically. Such as being a manager or working in a restaurant.
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