The Naturopathic Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

A Naturopathic is responsible for making a health plan for patients. At the Naturopathic Doctor you discuss about any health issue you might have and also go over your medical history. Additionally when you go for a visit at the Naturopathic Doctor you are provided with information that includes disease prevention, lifestyle choices, and ect.

Salary:

$68,800(annually) or $33.08 (hourly)

Education:

The first step in becoming a Naturopathic doctor is finishing school with a Bachelor’s Degree. Second you would need to go to an approved medical school and receive a Medical Degree. Then you would need to complete a Graduate-Level Program in the medicine of Naturopathic. After that you need pass the State Requirements and then get licensed. Lastly, you would need to participate in a Residency Program.

Need for this profession:

The Naturopathic Doctor is not in high or low need. We might only need a Naturopathic Doctor when we break a bone or are sent to their office from a hospital. Without the Naturopathic doctor we would have no one there to go over our medical history. They will always be there in times of need.  

Reflection:

The Naturopathic Doctor is definitely a career I would not consider pursuing. One reason I would not want to pursue this profession is because it is a long career. Another reason as to why I would not like to pursue this career is because it just isn’t appealing to me. In the long run why would you want to spend you life in a career you do not like.