An ER physician treats patients in the emergency room for injuries and diseases. They must have a medical degree and 2-4 years of emergency room experience prior to medical school. ER physicians earn an average salary of $250,000 per year. The career requires strong communication, problem solving, and multitasking skills to care for patients in urgent medical situations.
3. Job Description A Physician-ER Doctor treats patients in the emergency room (ER). This profession treats injuries and most have the ability to diagnose diseases. A Physician-ER Doctor also has to have follow up visits with the patient(if necessary).
4. EducationThis profession requires a degree in medicine(licensed to practice included)from a recognized college.Requires a 2-4 years of emergency-unit experience, prior to medical school.
5. Earnings Per YearOn average, a physician-ER Doctor earns about $250,000 per year.
6. Colleges Indiana University School of MedicineFlorida International University College of MedicineUniversity of Kentucky College of MedicineSouthern Illinois University College of MedicineSaint Louis University School of Medicine
7. Skills/Interests NeededAble to listenAble to solve problems Social skillsSteady handCommunication skillsMath and Science SkillsMultitask
8. Why does This Career Interest Me?I love helping people. That is the main reason why I want to be an Physician-ER Doctor. I also have many needed skills for this profession. I’m very social and love to communicate with people. The main reason of all, is that I’m very caring and always want to help people in need of help