Career Journal Activity # ____6____ Full Name_________Jhalen Ascue__________________ Date _____11-14-12_____Block _4th Name of Career:_______________ Epidemiologist______________________ Educational Degrees

required: High School only Technical College Special Training and/or Certifications required: Masters Degree ____________________________________ Graduate Professional

Job Description: (be specific for the job) They must research the causes and consequences of illness and disease.

List of Specific Responsibilities: 1. Study relationship between medical conditions & their cause 2. Must be able to work in the field and in a lab 3. Study medical conditions that occur as a result of exposure 4. Must not be afraid of getting life threatening diseases 5. Must be critical thinkers and able to solve mysteries 6. Must be able to interview and find clues like a detective Salary in SC: 1st year Self Reflection: Two things I would like about this career are 1. Being able to meet different people everyday 2. Helping people in need and for a good cause Two things I would not like about this career are 1. The pay 2. Going out into the field in very hostile plaaces $42,360 With experience $98,380

Career Journal Activity # ____6____ Full Name_________Jhalen Ascue__________________ Date _____11-14-12_____Block _4th I (would / would not)consider this as a career.

Career Journal Activity # ____6____ Full Name_________Jhalen Ascue__________________ Date _____11-14-12_____Block _4th Name of Career:_________________ Hematologist__________________ Educational Degrees required: High School only Technical College Special Training and/or Certifications required: _______Must complete a residency___________________________ _______Must complete a fellowship__________________________ Graduate Professional

Job Description: (be specific for the job) A medical Specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the blood

List of Specific Responsibilities: 1. Analyzing patients blood sample (sometimes in lab) 2. Make a Diagnosis based on blood sample 3. May have to perform GREAT deals of research 4. Prescribe & perform many different blood tests 5. May have to perform surgeries if needed 6. Walk with patient every step of the way and treat him/her Salary in SC: 1st year_____$102,439_______ Self Reflection: Two things I would like about this career are 3. The Pay 4. Meeting new people everyday Two things I would not like about this career are 3. Dealing with LOTS of blood 4. Working in a lab analyzing blood With experience____$200,000___

Career Journal Activity # ____6____ Full Name_________Jhalen Ascue__________________ Date _____11-14-12_____Block _4th I (would / would not)consider this as a career.