I researched 5 different career options that I could see myself doing in the future. I love kids so I researched an elementary teacher, a special education teacher, and a pediatric nurse. I also like to make a difference in people's lives so I researched a speech pathologist and a lawyer. All these careers require different levels of college education and all have different schools that are top in each certain career.…
“If your dreams don’t scare you they're not big enough!” Science is one thing that I love to do. What led me to this career to become a forensic scientist technician is science of course and watching a lot of NCIS and CSI on Netflix. Scientist are involved in solving problems and working in labs with chemicals and lab tools to help. Forensic science technician is also based on mostly writing reports.…
Pathologist assistants (PAs) are highly-trained medical professionals who work under the supervision of the pathologist. A pathology assistant is essential to helping make a pathologic diagnosis; however, it is the responsibility of the pathologist to render the diagnosis. Most pathologists’ assistants are tasked with dissecting anatomic pathology specimens, gross examination and performing postmortem examinations. The PA interacts with a pathologist in much the same way that a physician's assistant interacts with a physician.…
From childhood, curiosity with the human body and its functions has engulfed me. Having been surrounded by health care professionals all my life, my family and endocrinologist have motivated me to prepare for a medical career. Over the years I have asked many questions concerning medicine because I have a desire to gain more knowledge and excel in the medical field. My experience as a caregiver for a patient with Lou Gehrig’s disease has also influenced me to pursue a career in medicine. Like many of my family members, I want to help people.…
The career I have chosen for this project is a biologist. The role of a biologist can consist of multiple different studies, but primarily focuses on living things. Some biologists study things as small as the molecules that form organisms, how they work, and how they combine to create a working living thing. Others take a look at the ecosystems that contain living things. Biology can include experiments in a lab, or hands-on field studies.…
If you asked me a year and a half ago what I wanted my vocation to be, I would have promptly blurted out: “Forensic pathologist.” If you ask me now, I will respond with: “I don’t know, it may change, but I’ve got an idea.” While my interests remain within the world of science, it’s still an entire world nonetheless. I have opened myself up to exploring new career paths within this world because of one factor during the end of my sophomore year of high school—exploring the unknown. I did not know what to expect when I joined a neuroscience research facility at Case Western Reserve University.…
I was excited to learn about the biopsychosocial model of medicine, as it takes into account biological (or physical), psychological, and social issues when diagnosing and treating the patient. I found it to be an insightful way of acknowledging the different, but interconnected, factors that play into how a patient is going to respond to the illness and medical…
One-third of the applicants that want to go into dermatology are declined. My goal is to be one of the majority and become a dermatologist. Dermatology is the field where physicians specialize in skin, hair, and nails. It will take a lot of effort to reach my dream career due to it being one of the most competitive doctor occupations. Furthermore, essential skills to becoming a dermatologist consists of being patient, durable, and organized.…
In the last few years Health Science has become one of the most growing professions there is. With its broad range in occupations and specializations the interest for professionals in the field is booming fast. The need for professionals to provide health care to others will always be on demand. Therefore, Health Science is a good career choice that would always have jobs, opportunity to advance in this profession and will always help other humans with their health concerns.…
There are so many different subfields that do several diverse jobs. I understand that becoming a forensic psychologist requires rigorous work and an abundant amount of time, but I think that it’s all worth it. I would have a brilliant career that I’m actually interested in. Since I’m planning on double majoring I will have many varying career options if I am ever uninterested in my current occupation. I’m now even more interested in the field now that I have done all of this research and read about actual people in the field and what they do.…
Forensic Scientist helps investigate crimes by collecting and analyzing crime scene evidence (Occupational Outlook Handbook). The scientist can have a focus of the crime scene or laboratory work. Forensic scientist needs some knowledge in writing for the lab reports needed after an investigation. This work environment interested me as a begin high school being in a program from the Chattanooga Police Department. In the program, we learned the lifestyle of the officers and everyday scenarios they had to complete.…
The job of a Forensic pathologist has always fascinated me. Forensic pathologist are more commonly know as medical examiners, not to be confused with a coroner. A medical examiner assists the government in determining the cause of death by examining a corpse,a process known as an autopsy. Medical examiners are not limited to forensic pathology, they can also become clinical pathologist and perform an autopsy upon request. I have always been intrigued by the science of pathology and anatomy, the human body holds a multitude of secrets and has endless capabilities.…
Although I respect the job that law enforcement officers do, my passion is clearly on the forensics side. Therefore, I plan to become a Crime Scene Investigator. Another one of the reasons I want to pursue a career in the forensics field is that I want to help people that have been exposed to traumatic situations or been victims of crime. Due to my inquisitive nature, I enjoy figuring out how the pieces of a puzzle fit. For instance, when you have a list of suspects and you can narrow it down by fingerprints and alibis, etc.…
The day a person chooses their occupation is the most important day of their life. For one, the rest of your life will depend on the job you choose. The money you make, the vacation days you can take, and much more will revolve around your job. What most people do not understand is that it is essential to choose a job in which you feel passionate about. It is not about the money being made.…
Ones job choice is a very large and important decision one must make in there early adulthood. It is something they will do for a majority of their lives, as well as be ones income. When choosing a job it is important to look at many factors for it is not just something you can fall right into. Job qualifications can range from certain college degrees all the way to the hours required. Being in the criminal justice field, I have found that the career of a crime scene investigator (CSI) interests me.…