Phychiatrists

Psychiatrist

Psychiatrists are physicians who specialize in the problems of mental illness. As physicians, they are licensed to use a wide variety of treatments and may write prescriptions. Psychiatrists mat work for the government , have their own private practice, or work in hospitals, clinics, or universities. Their duties include:
•  Conducting psychotherapy sessions
•   Prescribing potent mental illness sessions
•   supervising electrotherapy treatments
•  conducting research
•   Leading a team of mental illness care prov   Designing treatment programs.
 Average Salary: $90,000-$200,000
Educational requirements: Bachelors, Masters, PH.D
In addition to completing the requirements for a degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine, psychiatrists must complete an intensive three year residency in psychiatry.
 No I don’t have any interest in being in the field or study